@@offTheLeftEye No, thank God for the amazing brain that created within you so you can think the way you think. Hallelujah 🙏. Absolutely love you as a human being that helps other beings.
Yeah, it really brings some perspective on what we can realistically expect, of ourselves and of others! I'm glad this made sense to you, Bonnie. And yes, God sure loves everyone, and has amazing patience with us all!
offTheLeftEye I’m starting to put together lessons about how we change slowly, gradually so it sticks, and to accept that as the best way for a lasting change of heart . A slow gentle shift, and as long as we keep getting better it’s a good thing and we can be careful not to leave others behind if they want to come along on this journey to a greater good.
@@bonniegates486 I love how you have expressed this. Slow change is lasting change! And it allows for more understanding - of ourselves and of others - along the way.
I loved this news from heaven. It's super interesting to think about how impressionable we all are. Swedenborg seems to talk about this a lot, how spirits can figure out how to sway others and all that. It makes me appreciate how you leave the door open for us to take this as lightly or heavily as we choose, Curtis, and with such good humor! I am now a bit concerned about my effluvia, however. ;)
Haha about the effluvia! :D I hear you on that one. ;) I'm so glad you find this interesting. It's true that knowing about how these aura energies work can give dark spirits means to manipulate others, but good spirits and angels understanding of what people are dealing with, and how to help them!
So true. Another thing that is a part of life that we never thought about until you brought it up. Explains why it took me so long to get over stuff that was bad for me when I knew it was bad for me. Another piece of the puzzle. Thank you and God bless!
Yeah, this really sheds light on why change can seem to move so slowly in our hearts and minds sometimes. I’m so glad this felt helpful to you, Ken! Wishing God’s blessings to you, too!
I listened to Curtis' presentation again, but twice this morning. I want the lessons contained in it to become part of me and the memory of my soul and part of my external interaction as well. It is much of which to become conscious, aware and to pull into the self. Yes, we are always at odds with the world around us because within are energies from hell and Heaven. Evil is trying always to justify to us what we should not deny to ourselves those things which are evil, and worse, evil presents itself often as good. If we find pleasure in things that are evil and view them as justice or as justifying due to some other evil in another, then we have allowed evil to come into us, wipe its filthy feet on our clean floors and rugs, and we have not noticed that while it strives within our household, our inner selves, it is bruising our souls by breaking us down so we are blind to it. If we are aware of it we seek reasons to allow it to stay and express itself. It is a frightening realization that within us at any given time is both hell and Heaven, but we want that Heaven clean our internal homes, mend the bad and bind it up so that Heaven will be the force we choose wantonly and because it is the force that has our best interests in mind. We want it to be the force or energy that fulfills us, guides, leads and blocks evil from even a glimpse. Hell in others pulls at us. We feel so sorry for others and ourselves too, but the fact we are becoming more aware of these things through the OTLE presentations and discussion is a Godsend! It is a true blessing just as Swedenborg was to his family, colleagues, friends, neighbors and his readers. I am so glad about this. Still, we all have things we try to justify. The example Curtis gives is trying to punish others on the road. We all do this. We just have to become aware first and then work on it by trying to see what it is that is tricking us. If we could see evil clearly, we would run. Evil is always cunning, tricking, coaxing, lying. If we could smell it, we all would all throw up. Our assignment on Earth is more complex than we are aware, and it is only complex because of evil, but it becomes simpler when we see how easy it is to choose goodness and truth. But we wrestle with evil when we are not conscious of its tricks and deceit. Then, we are becoming conscious, it is still, though, working 24-7 to come up with a way to roost in our rafters. We are fighting to keep it out of our internal houses or homes, our little Heavens, and meanwhile, it comes through a basement windows. We hear the clanking and realize it is there. We push it out, and there it is plastering its green moldy self against the window. We wrestle with love of evil and we want that we be saved from it. The way is always to look into what is good and true, but when evil stands in front of it, we in these bodies cannot always see clearly because evil is at work trying to defeat us with everything it has. So, we lean on Christ, and everytime we make a mistake we run to Him. He is the embodiment of goodness and truth, and without Him we will not recognize innocence or forgive. Because of the OTLE's work I have come to understand that when others are behaving badly, they are being attacked and puppeted. We are being attacked through them. Naturally, we get away from such people, but we should pray for them and whenever possible leave something from Heaven in its wake and possibly it will be the little seed that grows long after we are absent from Earth.
We always love reading how you have absorbed these concepts, pondered them for yourself, and made them your own. Thank you so much, friend! You are a blessing to us!
I think that is really useful information. It helps to clarify the reasons why I sometimes have inner conflict. I might feel very strongly about something, or that I'm right and another person is wrong. Yet somehow it doesn't feel good because it makes me angry... and angry doesn't seem to be the right response in the face of truth, love, conscientiousness... but still it's hard to shake off those negative feelings. I think having a broader perspective on this piece will help disengage the negative feelings, or needing so much to 'be right' at those times.
I really appreciate these insights, Shelly. I agree that knowledge about these kinds of auras helps me better understand why it can be hard to break out of certain opinions or moods, and be more realistic about the process. Understanding processes better can help us better cooperate with the solutions!
Loved this one! Definitely resonates with my own experience. Have had a series of mental combats with what is here described as delusions. I definitely have the sense that the strength of these convictions is proportional to our sense of selfhood. That to the degree that I am convinced of my own, to that degree the delusion remain “rooted”. Inversely, to the degree that I become more convinced that the Lord alone is (which I am gradually seeing to be a process), the more I can be made free from the delusion. A healthy dose of self-contempt, of a good spiritual kind, goes a long way in aiding the Lords work of freeing us from our own. That to be a nothing, actually starts becoming easier, in comparison with striving desperately to be a something (which requires a massive amount of spiritual exertion). That that something and the delusion are definitely married in some way.
Chad, yes! I agree that knowing my truth (I got nothin good but what God gifts me) is hugely liberating. And yes, as my self importance dies, my delusions seems to die, too. I used to be SO SURE of what I was sure of. I had evidence and witnesses! Haha. But nope, that was all my dingy "love" creating a story to match itself. Propaganda! I know we aren't talking about exactly the same thing, but I was definitely picking up what you were putting down. :-)
“I used to be SO SURE of what I was sure of”...This resonates with me. I can relate to this very feeling. Then to recognize/realize that the Lord is the only one who really “knows” - so when I say I know, what am I really saying? When I translate that statement spiritually - I am really saying that the Lord is knowing in me or giving me the sense that I know. Now, I can rest more fully into my intuition (in good states), knowing full well that He is speaking to me, that is, I have the intuition of knowing something because He is enabling me to. So my confidence is in Him, and not really myself, and strangely enough, it makes me more confident to be in that state. First thing that came to me when I read what you shared. And thank you so much for sharing:-)
Chad, thank you SO much for expressing this. Swedenborg wrote about how amazingly freeing it was to realize that as of himself, he was "nothing." It was not a negative, but a huge positive! From experience, he wrote something like "it is when we become nothing that we first start to become *something*." That's what I'm reading in your words - something that does not make sense to our earthly egos, but makes amazing sense to our higher selves!
This analysis helps me to understand how much work I have to do and how much work I have to do in helping others to debride the evils that get into everyone. I love this video discussion of explanations and points.
Thank you, Helene! I sure agree with you that understanding some of the science of how these delusional auras work can really help guide how we interact with others, and how we see our own spiritual process.
This episode mirrors two ideas I am having. First how grateful I am for the little sips and bites of spiritual truth and goodness I am given each day as I slowly learn to follow the Lord. And second how perilous it is out here without knowing to seek the Lord’s guidance and protection - even and especially before I know how delusional, self-loving and worldly seeking I am. I do worry about how delusional, self-loving and worldly seeking I am - but I also think that this worry can be from hell so I just pray to the Lord for guidance so I can do his will with the intention of helping people, being kind, and trying not to do harm. But back to this complex idea about the distorting and controlling power of auras that can possess our minds - I hate the idea of possession - probably better to be told about it than to live unawares. Thanks to all of you and thank you Curtis for the light you are bringing into the world with these thorough walks through a small section of ES’ writings. ❤️
It can be tricky to figure out whether our worries are legitimately founded or just the hells trying to bring us down, can't it, Mary? I like your solution -- just keep praying to the Lord for guidance. Once again, happy to have you here with us!
I strongly agree from experience. Everyone's thoughts go beyond the body and forms a way of communicating. Sometimes you just dont like someone else and you dont know anything about them. But also what seems bad can be good. It's that unspoken conflict of ideas. All true reality is thought, which is thought in the mind of God. I had a dream where I was in a cage meditating and the cage was in a dark cell. Outside looking in was a grotesque man shouting, just wait till you get out here! He was in the daylight outside. This sounds really bad. Then percieve another way. That grotesque wanted to stop me from knowing the truth and telling others. God puts me in a protected cell. The human body. Until I'm ready with the knowledge of truth and then that is my protection. Not so bad.You have to look deeper into motives and traditions. Who benefits.
Wow far out dude!!! That's so interesting that you put 2 and 2 together and that the cage was protection. You are probably right. Because things can get real and nasty dangerous. Because if you meditate and don't protect yourself. Things can attach to your physical body and the mind. God the creator was protecting you so they could only mess around with you and so they can't follow you back to your body. That's so interesting. If i imagine the whole thing. Very awesome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Curtis is so right about that what he said at the end. I think that way too even if im having a bad day. I think it's important to put on a smile for the person next to you. This stuff is so deep that most people don't even get it i love this channel for breaking down the scriptures. Auras are real but not like artwork of angels with the halo behind the head. The artist is just showing you that that person or angel has a pure aura. And putting a smile on your face for the person next to you regardless in what kind of mood you are in the moment...will effect the aura. Swedenborg goes deep and real. Because the aura is a consequence of action in your life... so when you notice someone's aura. We say karma. That's his karma. Also a consequence of the whole thing! Very awesome topic today. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. 🙏🙏🙏🕸🕸🕸🕷
Hello ... I would have one desire: I love the concept of how all thoughts are not ours, but comming from angelic or helish beings sending those thoughts, while we have only ine aspect, and this is the free will to chose the thoughts that we want. Would you, like one video you mađe with colours , make digital visuals of such processes. I suggested to some of mediums to do the same, to have a skilful person to make digitaly those visions, and even use them while channeling for more precise comunication, where souls from other side can use it as a reference , and allong the conversation to modyfy with new informations.
That’s a great idea for a visual asset, ksenija. We will keep it in mind! We may have made visuals like this in past shows, but with over 600 videos in our library, it is getting hard to remember what all we have done. :)
Wow. The psychology of this writing is immense. Do you have an opinion about Swedenborg's interpretation of auras and the Hindu philosophy of chakras? Have you done a video on this that I have missed? Many Blessings to you,
Hi, Shawn! We have not done a show directly studying the connections between Swedenborg's information about auras and the Hindu philosophy of chakras. But I know of a book in which a woman who is now a Swedenborgian minister made comparisons between the two. That book is currently out of print, but used copies can be found on Amazon. Here's a link to "Crystals, Crosses and Chakras" by Wilma Wake: smile.amazon.com/CRYSTALS-CROSSES-CHAKRAS-MYSTICAL-EMERGENCE/dp/0877853916/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wilma+wake&qid=1572105556&s=books&sr=1-1 We do, however, have an article making other comparisons between Swedenborgian and Hindu theology: swedenborg.com/scholars-the-highest-insight-in-hinduism-and-in-swedenborg/ And we have a show making some comparisons with several different faiths: "The Spirituality Behind All Faiths" th-cam.com/video/Y-US1qib37g/w-d-xo.html At about 30 minutes 20 seconds in, a couple shares their practices influenced by Hinduism and Buddhisms, and we make comparisons with Swedenborg's writings. th-cam.com/video/Y-US1qib37g/w-d-xo.html But that is about yoga and daily mind-and-heart practices rather than chakras.
Another great episode. *OT:* In a video from _offTheLeftEye_ a long time ago, references was made to one of Swedenborgs observations: *_A very tall building consisting of many small houses that one can walk between. The people who lived there (apartments??) had illustrations on the walls"_* Do we have any reference to the *§* and book in concern ???? Apparently angels have allowed Swedenborg to observe the building at some distance and not allowing him any further interaction.
@@offTheLeftEye Sorry, not remembering. It was a 1 hour + episode. I think it was some few years back between the host _(Curtis)_ and *Jonathan.* It was in the Question/Answer part. It was the host referring to the tall, skyscraper-style building and *Jonathan* was elaborating/Follow up on it. It was just 10-15 seconds.
@@sergeant64 Okay, I think I may have found it in Swedenborg's journal that we call "Spiritual Experiences." The descriptions in this journal can be confusing, because since it was a personal journal, Swedenborg was making notes for himself rather than writing things in a way that would be clear to other readers. "Gehenna" is a hellish place that Swedenborg saw in the afterlife, and this section seems to talking about a city near Gehenna that seems like a good place, but that is actually a fantasy to those who live there, who are in a delusion of self-righteousness. See what you think. This is from Spiritual Experiences 843-855: 843. About a city on this side of Gehenna To many there also appears a large city, with tall buildings, situated in front of Gehenna [751], where many seem to themselves to dwell. Some who were there told others that they are in a calm city, where they do nothing but kindnesses to one another, and all things are done fairly, so that one does not harm another, but wants what is right. Such are allowed to stay in that city, but not others. 844. The city also appeared to me. The buildings are tall, sometimes with dark streets because of the tall buildings, nevertheless such that the whole length of the streets appears, and the sky shines through, showing the city's skyline, as in other large cities. Presently, when one could just make out its streets, then the closed in city appeared, and an unbroken line of very high buildings was displayed to me, the roofs of which I did not see, perhaps because they ended in the clouds. They had many windows, covering a square area on two sides. The color of the buildings on the outside was almost brick-like, or dark brownish. 845. This city and these buildings were almost joined together, and not divided up into houses, so that the city was all together, or like one building stretching out to all sides, and I was told that their rooms were also joined together, so that they could pass on the inside from room to room, thus throughout the whole city, as through a building covering a large area. 846. The rooms also were shown to me. The interiors were [built] of grayish colored boards joined together - single boards, but made into a one, only the joints in between being slightly visible. There was also something black portraying a fireplace. Their rooms are like this throughout the whole city, except for some varieties not shown to me; for the different types come forth according to the souls' fantasies, to which they correspond, presenting the same elements, and presenting them entirely true to life in the world. I spoke with some who were finding out for the first time that they were fantasies. They soon acknowledged that it was so: thus those who see, agree. 847. # # Continuation about the city in front of Gehenna The rooms, as said above [845-46], are connected, and inside of a grayish color. As soon as they see little black clouds on the wall of a room, or black stripes like a cloudy black belt, then they at once leave that room for another, and so it goes on. Thus, to their delight, do the scenes keep changing. 848. Now and again, the vision of the city even fades away. Before this happens there commonly appears something like a large back stretched out in the room, or a voluminous form like the human back, which raises itself, stretched out, even to the roof. The roof then appears, with beams joined together in the form of a triangle, as roofs usually are in cities of the world, and up to it that back or voluminous form raises and stretches itself; and then it appears as if there is an opening at one side, of a sky blue color, yet in such a way that the beams of the roof are still visible. Then the illusion of a city passes away. 849. They who live there, or seem to live there, had said they live justly and fairly, and that they do not harm one another, but rather perform for each other civil kindnesses. Some are even distinguished by a little flame on their caps, indicating that they want to justify themselves, or are self-righteous. 850. Moreover, there are also displayed to them many scenes with city buildings, such as arcades at ground level, long entryways, courts laid out along the arcades, and indeed, very magnificently, because the courts are joined together, communicating with and opening upon one another. Thus there are countless scenes, depending on the fantasies of each individual. 851. And although they sometimes seem to be living together, the city does not appear the same to one as it does to another, but according to each one's fantasized righteousness, or merit from self-righteousness, this being because the one is unable to see the other's fantasy or portrayal of the city, or to tell how it differs. But the things which have been told about the city are common features; the various scenes cannot so well be described, but they relate to the same common features, as particulars. The outer and inner profiles are common [to all], as well as the height of the buildings, etc. 852. It seems that this city is the judgment of Gehenna [Matt. 23:33], for they want to live self-righteously. Thus [the city] seems to be able to condemn all to Gehenna who, according to their fantasy, do not behave and live righteously. From this attitude we find out what they are like, that is, those who think themselves most righteous from their own fantasy, not from true belief; hence this city is called the judgment of Gehenna. 853. [*] Continuation on the city in front of Gehenna, and on the view of Gehenna from there That city is on almost the same plane as Gehenna, but somewhat, only a little, higher; so there also appeared to me a bridge leading from the city toward Gehenna. The bridge was of the same color as their rooms, namely, gray, but was raised on either side, so that it was quite safe to cross. The bridge was rather pretty, but at the city end of it, I saw a black spirit. He was said to stand there so that they would not cross over; for they hate what is black, and shy away from it, while gray, which is a combined color, namely, white mixed with black - the color they also usually paint the ceilings of their rooms - symbolizes self-righteousness. For white is [the color] of righteousness. But black, although it is in their white, they shun, thinking it right and even devout to do so, thus damning others from their fantasy. And so they evaluate and examine the lives and the belief of all. Indeed, all the heretics who damn to Gehenna everyone who does not believe, think and act as they do, are like this. 854. Such are the ones who tarry there. The black [configurations] that prompt them to go off into different rooms [847], are fantasies, which they get rid of one by one; for that is the purging process some undergo, and indeed, it can take a long time. If they fail to get rid of them, something violent slips in and strikes terror, so that whenever they go back to the same fantasies, they are secretly frightened, and thereby also purged. But those who think it is calm there [843], and who love such dwellings, are purged the most slowly. 855. On the other side of the bridge mentioned above, there appeared the kind of glow that shines out in the sky from a huge fire, at no great distance from the other end of the bridge; and there, it was said, was Gehenna.
🙏😎♥️💫love Ur talks Curtis Angel grappling w Swedenborg texts,fast asides ..great 4me Ur personal delivery/teaching style but difficult to translate to other languages Yet it’s my 🥰favorite type of posts..Ur intense passionate exploration ..IMO it’s Ur delusion😂 Ur cool drawing & highlighting is not good
Thanks for the love, Kawakeb! I guess it does make it difficult to translate! I'm so glad the format is entertaining and nourishing for you, though - even with my not-so-stellar drawing skills!
Hi Curtis, every to I watch this show I am awed by how the inner world of the mind and soul creates the outer world we experience here on earth. What is the best way clean negative thoughts from your mind. so, you get a clear view of the world? Thank you. Have good week friends.
Great question, Randy! According to Swedenborg, the gradual process of repentance is what can get those blockages out of the way, and clear up our point of view. Here are three short videos about what that process actually means, and one full-length show: “Repentance: Making Room for Goodness and Truth” th-cam.com/video/0GTV6TmmQio/w-d-xo.html “Repentance: Getting Past the Two Monsters” th-cam.com/video/ZvuVVWYWqMA/w-d-xo.html “Shame Vs. Healthy Regret in the Repentance Process” th-cam.com/video/lAJOT8d4K1w/w-d-xo.html (Full episode) “Repentance: How to Be in Heaven Now” th-cam.com/video/5_-zxnqG_sg/w-d-xo.html
Yes, Robert. I am interested in this, too. I remember one and I might botch it, but it goes something like this: 'because of divine providence, our trajectory is optimal.' I love these "basics" because when it gets really dark, they are like little easily accessible signs pointing home.
Robert, I like to think about the core basic truths as expressed in the 10 commandments, and in the 2 great commandments and the golden rule. The 10 commandments (which exist in some form in all religions) give basic truths about what is NOT okay. So we can measure anything going on against whether any of these things are happening: -worshipping anything (people, ourselves, opinions, agendas, things, actions) that is not "of God" or, of Divine Love. -mixing religious ideas with the desire to hurt, condemn or control people ("taking God's name in vain") -refusing to consider and connect with the spirit of God's loving purposes and providence ("the Sabbath") -refusing to honor the important connection between love and wisdom, faith and charity -killing (which includes hatred and vengeance) -stealing -adultery -lying -coveting Then the 2 great commandments and the golden rule (also present in all religions) give the positive goals that we need to measure things against. We can ask ourselves if what we are thinking, doing, or intending is compatible with loving God and loving the neighbor, and how we would feel if we were on the receiving end. So, there are some ideas, and there are many, many concepts that can be helpful variations under these basic truths. I hope that helps!
Another great episode.....Speaking of delusions in a sense, I think they are a result of evil spirits or demons invading the physical body. Could this be because of our CHOICES as human beings or perhaps it is HEREDITARY ? .... In Matthew 17:14-16......8 :28-33 and Mark 5: 1-20 , we see Jesus casting out evil spirits that made people delusional. I myself, have been delusional at times, but to a much lesser degree. However, it has increased my faith in the Lord.
I'd say delusional auras can be either hereditary or by choice! We all start out in a lot of delusions that are not our fault. Those auras are ones we inherited, or were put upon us by the influence of others. Those auras will only stick to us in the end if we have very deliberately and purposefully chosen to hang onto them, with full knowledge of what the choice was.
offTheLeftEye ....Thanks, that’s reassuring. No, I don’t want those illusions or delusions that have caused me a lot of pain, grief or sorrow. It’s important to hang on to your dreams, providing those dreams are aligned with God’s Kingdom 😄👍🏻🌸❤️
Concerning delusions of the Aura, I think we are all born innocent, with a clean and open mind and then negative influences from the spirit realm or even negative influences from this world can teach us the wrong things, it throws us off our path. But in our hearts, we want what is true and good, to live in peace and respect others. It’s better to be led by God, instead of by negative demons from the spiritual world or by people that are under the influence of such forces here in the physical world…🌏🌞
Yes, Julian -- may God lead us all! Swedenborg learned that we are BOTH (1) born into an inmost innocence that never leaves us, AND (2) born into a tendency toward all kinds of evil (a.k.a. serious self-obsession). It's part of God's "freedom plan" for us, as I understand it. Hopefully we can all learn to identify the outer forces that pull us into our bad tendencies, and turn away from them -- and recognize what is the inflow from God through that innocent part of us, and turn toward that. Wishing blessings for the whole world in that way!
This question is slightly related to the video, though it might be hard to see the connection. Swedenborg has written so much, but I wonder, has he ever mentioned anything about whether those who have passed on are concerned with, or affected in any way, by those still living? For example, did he ever mention situations in which the way people are living can adversely or positively affect those passed on? A quote from a Shaman from a traditional society - “unless the relationship between the living and the dead is in balance, chaos ensues. The Dagara believe that, if such an imbalance exists, it is the duty of the living to heal their ancestors. If these ancestors are not healed, their sick energy will haunt the souls and psyches of those who are responsible for helping them.” This is such an interesting idea. But did Swedenborg in all this voluminous writings ever approach this subject? Any of you Swedenborg geniuses know? I would surely be very grateful if someone could let me know about this, as the idea has been on my mind.
Great question! According to what Swedenborg learned, we most certainly all affect each other. As we live life here on earth, our intentions, choices and actions affect people around us on earth, and also affect people in the afterlife. And the intentions, choices and actions of people in the afterlife have an effect on us here on earth. Because we are all so interconnected, we can certainly support or temporarily hinder someone else’s journey. But ultimately, no one is EVER responsible for the spiritual progress, spiritual healing, or salvation of another person, including ancestors. God assures that only the individual person himself/herself is in control of whether they allow God’s love and truth into themselves, or whether they reject it. A person’s spiritual healing and spiritual destination is worked out solely between that person and God, with the assistance of angels and good spirits. Therefore, it can certainly be supportive and enriching to our ancestors to walk a good path here on earth. But if we choose a bad path, our ancestors will have plenty of other help and support from God, angels and good spirits to heal and get to heaven, if that is what they want!
He was def. an 18th century genius. There was a growth of educated middle age men (only because it was a male dom. society at that time). Especially scientists who knew "it" all but now needed another level of information. This was like a new marriage of science and spirituality that was born at that time. (again?)
I agree, Swedenborg's writings offered a way to begin to repair the split between science and spirituality! And he was an ideal person to fill that role precisely because he had been so immersed in science before diving deeply into theology after his spiritual awakening. Happily, the world has gotten better at allowing women into the world of higher education since the 18th century, and I look forward to a future in which men and women will work together to unite the fields of science and spirituality, in order to understand all of life better. The Bible even symbolically predicts the uniting of those fields, as Curtis talks about in this short "Swedenborg Minute" video: th-cam.com/video/6Mq4NTiPDKA/w-d-xo.html
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for writing back! I was not aware that Swedenborg had been a scientist first. I agree with you and hope to find an avenue to make money being one of those people working to bridge the two. I am an astrologer and have been for over 25 years. I even have a new website my friend is helping me build. Anyway,,,(back to the subject) One day while checking out the Astrology section for new books I came across a book called A Compendium of Swedenborg Writings. It is actually a funny memory because I kept renewing it at the library so I had it at home for months at a time. (lol) His explanation of the "spirit world" made so much sense to me. It was not like "I wonder if this is real?" I knew he knew what he was talking about. He was compassionate enough to share these incredible "laws" and "travels" with the public through his books.
@@lorettaelainecorson4035 What a wonderful story about how you were introduced to the writings of Swedenborg! I have "A Compendium..." in my own personal library, and it gives a wonderful overview. I'm so glad that the concepts about the spiritual world affirmed the beliefs you already had in your heart! I share your gratitude that Swedenborg went to all the work of writing down what he witnessed and learned. I sure wish you all the best in pursuing a career in which you can help heal the rift between science and spirituality!
It can be very difficult to wrap our heads around Swedenborg's descriptions of spiritual phenomena. Do you have any specific questions I could try to help you with?
@@susiehill2688 I certainly understand! We've worked to develop several different types of shows on our channel, because we know people have all sorts of different learning styles. This "News From Heaven" series is always Curtis digging deeply into a certain quote, but maybe our "Swedenborg and Life" series is a better fit for you, or the "S&L Short Clips" which are taken out of longer shows. What do you think?
I need to be in the same room as Jonathan Rose and Curtis Childs one elder one youngster in unison to the divine lord creator of life in relation to the future of humanity through Christ at its most intimate to the human genome...PLEASE my lord allow me to understand if I must stay away for safety sake beyond thyself though I’ve been given a second chance at life where many more than our perception can perceive have never been given the first chance at life to begin with where do we stand whom of which to loosen the seals of the four horsemen in understandance to the will of the lord for the advancement of humanity. I already know I don’t have much time for thyself in the flesh so I must act now what I know for everyday I go down to my creek to pray for cellular memory lives on as energy cannot be created nor destroyed rather simply transferred. In gratitude god bless you all everlasting peace and joy
offTheLeftEye mans’ overuse of a specific super antibiotic as life finds a way so will the bacterium . You can imagine how fungi and bacteria separate from each other like oil and water yet point of contact is the frontline war of exchange of information to evolve If a person is looking for the fungi/super antibiotic for that’s best suited for man the key is to aim for inside human body specifically where most intimate the protecter the angel of which that shields the egg/ovi from the bacteria, where my caution is over exposer to many more bacterial colonies over time may result in bacterial evolution which may affect the ability of birth... Now the Bible says what is pure cannot be corrupted and yes my name is Matthew And God Bless You All Everlasting Peace And Joy
@@mattandmegandiercks8809 Thank you for explaining, Matthew. If I'm understanding correctly, you are concerned about exposure to germs, and I certainly understand that. Wishing you much peace and joy, too!
I hear you about the systematic style. :) But he was, after all, a lifelong scientist, and therefore approached all these subjects in a very scientific way! That’s why I think that a combination of Swedenborg and NDE stories works very well. NDE stories offer more of the experiential examples and the emotional impact, while Swedenborg can offer the reasons WHY things happen the way they do. It’s like brain scientists learning info about how the nerves and chemicals interact with each other. Sometimes all that info seems too cumbersome to go into, but sometimes it is exactly what’s needed to understand why a person is having certain troubles, and what to do about it!
@@offTheLeftEye ok, i can see that. Most spiritual people arent scientific geniuses, lol. Many are just simple folks or they play music. I guess we're lucky to have swedenborg on the team
even religious convictions can do this..... Holy spirit show me u can be right an still be wrong...lol knowledge of the heart is diff from the mind. the mind must follow the agreements u made in life. society cultural all the that temporary stuff. U know how u do One thing right but deep down u know something is wrong. yeah i guess thats what comes with being multi demon tional
God bless you man.. you're helping so many people to come to realization. Love you
That comment really moves me, Father-Son. Thanks for being here!
@@offTheLeftEye No, thank God for the amazing brain that created within you so you can think the way you think. Hallelujah 🙏. Absolutely love you as a human being that helps other beings.
You definitely made a point ! This explains why people do not budge on the stand they have taken . God loves everyone
Yeah, it really brings some perspective on what we can realistically expect, of ourselves and of others! I'm glad this made sense to you, Bonnie. And yes, God sure loves everyone, and has amazing patience with us all!
offTheLeftEye I’m starting to put together lessons about how we change slowly, gradually so it sticks, and to accept that as the best way for a lasting change of heart . A slow gentle shift, and as long as we keep getting better it’s a good thing and we can be careful not to leave others behind if they want to come along on this journey to a greater good.
@@bonniegates486 I love how you have expressed this. Slow change is lasting change! And it allows for more understanding - of ourselves and of others - along the way.
Your drawings are actually great! They're diagrammatic. Thank you for this video lecture!!!
Thank you for the kind and encouraging words! And thank you so much for watching!
@@offTheLeftEye Seriously, lots of your lecturing is great but this one was exceptional!
Thank you OTLE. I gained a lot from that.
I’m so glad, Anna! Thank you for watching!
Fascinating & informative. Might even be true! Certainly much to think about. As WHAuden said: "Sin is addictive." Rehab takes time, clearly.
Glad you found this episode helpful, Tudors! Much to think about, to be sure!
I loved this news from heaven. It's super interesting to think about how impressionable we all are. Swedenborg seems to talk about this a lot, how spirits can figure out how to sway others and all that. It makes me appreciate how you leave the door open for us to take this as lightly or heavily as we choose, Curtis, and with such good humor! I am now a bit concerned about my effluvia, however. ;)
Haha about the effluvia! :D I hear you on that one. ;) I'm so glad you find this interesting. It's true that knowing about how these aura energies work can give dark spirits means to manipulate others, but good spirits and angels understanding of what people are dealing with, and how to help them!
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I really appreciate all this valuable information
.this all.makes clear sense! Thank you Curtis
I'm so glad to hear that, Simone!
So true. Another thing that is a part of life that we never thought about until you brought it up. Explains why it took me so long to get over stuff that was bad for me when I knew it was bad for me. Another piece of the puzzle. Thank you and God bless!
Yeah, this really sheds light on why change can seem to move so slowly in our hearts and minds sometimes. I’m so glad this felt helpful to you, Ken! Wishing God’s blessings to you, too!
Loved it!
So glad to hear it! Thanks for letting us know!
I listened to Curtis' presentation again, but twice this morning. I want the lessons contained in it to become part of me and the memory of my soul and part of my external interaction as well. It is much of which to become conscious, aware and to pull into the self. Yes, we are always at odds with the world around us because within are energies from hell and Heaven. Evil is trying always to justify to us what we should not deny to ourselves those things which are evil, and worse, evil presents itself often as good. If we find pleasure in things that are evil and view them as justice or as justifying due to some other evil in another, then we have allowed evil to come into us, wipe its filthy feet on our clean floors and rugs, and we have not noticed that while it strives within our household, our inner selves, it is bruising our souls by breaking us down so we are blind to it. If we are aware of it we seek reasons to allow it to stay and express itself. It is a frightening realization that within us at any given time is both hell and Heaven, but we want that Heaven clean our internal homes, mend the bad and bind it up so that Heaven will be the force we choose wantonly and because it is the force that has our best interests in mind. We want it to be the force or energy that fulfills us, guides, leads and blocks evil from even a glimpse. Hell in others pulls at us. We feel so sorry for others and ourselves too, but the fact we are becoming more aware of these things through the OTLE presentations and discussion is a Godsend! It is a true blessing just as Swedenborg was to his family, colleagues, friends, neighbors and his readers. I am so glad about this. Still, we all have things we try to justify. The example Curtis gives is trying to punish others on the road. We all do this. We just have to become aware first and then work on it by trying to see what it is that is tricking us. If we could see evil clearly, we would run. Evil is always cunning, tricking, coaxing, lying. If we could smell it, we all would all throw up. Our assignment on Earth is more complex than we are aware, and it is only complex because of evil, but it becomes simpler when we see how easy it is to choose goodness and truth. But we wrestle with evil when we are not conscious of its tricks and deceit. Then, we are becoming conscious, it is still, though, working 24-7 to come up with a way to roost in our rafters. We are fighting to keep it out of our internal houses or homes, our little Heavens, and meanwhile, it comes through a basement windows. We hear the clanking and realize it is there. We push it out, and there it is plastering its green moldy self against the window. We wrestle with love of evil and we want that we be saved from it. The way is always to look into what is good and true, but when evil stands in front of it, we in these bodies cannot always see clearly because evil is at work trying to defeat us with everything it has. So, we lean on Christ, and everytime we make a mistake we run to Him. He is the embodiment of goodness and truth, and without Him we will not recognize innocence or forgive. Because of the OTLE's work I have come to understand that when others are behaving badly, they are being attacked and puppeted. We are being attacked through them. Naturally, we get away from such people, but we should pray for them and whenever possible leave something from Heaven in its wake and possibly it will be the little seed that grows long after we are absent from Earth.
We always love reading how you have absorbed these concepts, pondered them for yourself, and made them your own. Thank you so much, friend! You are a blessing to us!
I love this
So glad to hear it, Nikki!
I think that is really useful information. It helps to clarify the reasons why I sometimes have inner conflict. I might feel very strongly about something, or that I'm right and another person is wrong. Yet somehow it doesn't feel good because it makes me angry... and angry doesn't seem to be the right response in the face of truth, love, conscientiousness... but still it's hard to shake off those negative feelings. I think having a broader perspective on this piece will help disengage the negative feelings, or needing so much to 'be right' at those times.
I really appreciate these insights, Shelly. I agree that knowledge about these kinds of auras helps me better understand why it can be hard to break out of certain opinions or moods, and be more realistic about the process. Understanding processes better can help us better cooperate with the solutions!
Loved this one! Definitely resonates with my own experience. Have had a series of mental combats with what is here described as delusions. I definitely have the sense that the strength of these convictions is proportional to our sense of selfhood. That to the degree that I am convinced of my own, to that degree the delusion remain “rooted”. Inversely, to the degree that I become more convinced that the Lord alone is (which I am gradually seeing to be a process), the more I can be made free from the delusion. A healthy dose of self-contempt, of a good spiritual kind, goes a long way in aiding the Lords work of freeing us from our own. That to be a nothing, actually starts becoming easier, in comparison with striving desperately to be a something (which requires a massive amount of spiritual exertion). That that something and the delusion are definitely married in some way.
Chad, yes! I agree that knowing my truth (I got nothin good but what God gifts me) is hugely liberating. And yes, as my self importance dies, my delusions seems to die, too. I used to be SO SURE of what I was sure of. I had evidence and witnesses! Haha. But nope, that was all my dingy "love" creating a story to match itself. Propaganda! I know we aren't talking about exactly the same thing, but I was definitely picking up what you were putting down. :-)
“I used to be SO SURE of what I was sure of”...This resonates with me. I can relate to this very feeling. Then to recognize/realize that the Lord is the only one who really “knows” - so when I say I know, what am I really saying? When I translate that statement spiritually - I am really saying that the Lord is knowing in me or giving me the sense that I know. Now, I can rest more fully into my intuition (in good states), knowing full well that He is speaking to me, that is, I have the intuition of knowing something because He is enabling me to. So my confidence is in Him, and not really myself, and strangely enough, it makes me more confident to be in that state. First thing that came to me when I read what you shared. And thank you so much for sharing:-)
Chad, thank you SO much for expressing this. Swedenborg wrote about how amazingly freeing it was to realize that as of himself, he was "nothing." It was not a negative, but a huge positive! From experience, he wrote something like "it is when we become nothing that we first start to become *something*." That's what I'm reading in your words - something that does not make sense to our earthly egos, but makes amazing sense to our higher selves!
This analysis helps me to understand how much work I have to do and how much work I have to do in helping others to debride the evils that get into everyone. I love this video discussion of explanations and points.
Thank you, Helene! I sure agree with you that understanding some of the science of how these delusional auras work can really help guide how we interact with others, and how we see our own spiritual process.
Liked the explanation of the bird as a source of spiritual from the Lord & Heaven.
Glad that spoke to you, Nicole!
Loved this! Perfect timing, of course😇
I’m so glad this resonated! Thanks for watching, Carrie!
This episode mirrors two ideas I am having. First how grateful I am for the little sips and bites of spiritual truth and goodness I am given each day as I slowly learn to follow the Lord. And second how perilous it is out here without knowing to seek the Lord’s guidance and protection - even and especially before I know how delusional, self-loving and worldly seeking I am. I do worry about how delusional, self-loving and worldly seeking I am - but I also think that this worry can be from hell so I just pray to the Lord for guidance so I can do his will with the intention of helping people, being kind, and trying not to do harm. But back to this complex idea about the distorting and controlling power of auras that can possess our minds - I hate the idea of possession - probably better to be told about it than to live unawares. Thanks to all of you and thank you Curtis for the light you are bringing into the world with these thorough walks through a small section of ES’ writings. ❤️
It can be tricky to figure out whether our worries are legitimately founded or just the hells trying to bring us down, can't it, Mary? I like your solution -- just keep praying to the Lord for guidance. Once again, happy to have you here with us!
naw bro , your drawings give your teachings a unique touch, good graphic designs. like you said... where else am i gonna find this?
Thank you for the kind encouragement! Sure appreciate having you in the audience!
I strongly agree from experience. Everyone's thoughts go beyond the body and forms a way of communicating. Sometimes you just dont like someone else and you dont know anything about them. But also what seems bad can be good. It's that unspoken conflict of ideas. All true reality is thought, which is thought in the mind of God. I had a dream where I was in a cage meditating and the cage was in a dark cell. Outside looking in was a grotesque man shouting, just wait till you get out here! He was in the daylight outside. This sounds really bad. Then percieve another way. That grotesque wanted to stop me from knowing the truth and telling others. God puts me in a protected cell. The human body. Until I'm ready with the knowledge of truth and then that is my protection. Not so bad.You have to look deeper into motives and traditions. Who benefits.
Wow far out dude!!! That's so interesting that you put 2 and 2 together and that the cage was protection. You are probably right. Because things can get real and nasty dangerous. Because if you meditate and don't protect yourself. Things can attach to your physical body and the mind. God the creator was protecting you so they could only mess around with you and so they can't follow you back to your body. That's so interesting. If i imagine the whole thing. Very awesome. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
@@Gabriel._H Thankyou.
Powerful dream! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it with us, Mark.
good work
Thanks so much! Glad it seemed meaningful!
I may not always comment but I listen daily and you always get a like
Thank you so much, kvarn! We're grateful to have you on board!
Curtis is so right about that what he said at the end. I think that way too even if im having a bad day. I think it's important to put on a smile for the person next to you. This stuff is so deep that most people don't even get it i love this channel for breaking down the scriptures. Auras are real but not like artwork of angels with the halo behind the head. The artist is just showing you that that person or angel has a pure aura. And putting a smile on your face for the person next to you regardless in what kind of mood you are in the moment...will effect the aura. Swedenborg goes deep and real. Because the aura is a consequence of action in your life... so when you notice someone's aura. We say karma. That's his karma. Also a consequence of the whole thing! Very awesome topic today. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. 🙏🙏🙏🕸🕸🕸🕷
Thanks for this warm response, Gabriel! So glad it struck you as true and useful!
Hello ... I would have one desire: I love the concept of how all thoughts are not ours, but comming from angelic or helish beings sending those thoughts, while we have only ine aspect, and this is the free will to chose the thoughts that we want. Would you, like one video you mađe with colours , make digital visuals of such processes. I suggested to some of mediums to do the same, to have a skilful person to make digitaly those visions, and even use them while channeling for more precise comunication, where souls from other side can use it as a reference , and allong the conversation to modyfy with new informations.
That’s a great idea for a visual asset, ksenija. We will keep it in mind! We may have made visuals like this in past shows, but with over 600 videos in our library, it is getting hard to remember what all we have done. :)
Wow. The psychology of this writing is immense. Do you have an opinion about Swedenborg's interpretation of auras and the Hindu philosophy of chakras? Have you done a video on this that I have missed? Many Blessings to you,
I just found out that thers a other video about auras. Form this channel
th-cam.com/video/36vjVAcQZ98/w-d-xo.html
@@Gabriel._H Thank you, will follow up on this link soon...
@@Gabriel._H Thanks for posting that link!
Hi, Shawn! We have not done a show directly studying the connections between Swedenborg's information about auras and the Hindu philosophy of chakras. But I know of a book in which a woman who is now a Swedenborgian minister made comparisons between the two. That book is currently out of print, but used copies can be found on Amazon. Here's a link to "Crystals, Crosses and Chakras" by Wilma Wake: smile.amazon.com/CRYSTALS-CROSSES-CHAKRAS-MYSTICAL-EMERGENCE/dp/0877853916/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wilma+wake&qid=1572105556&s=books&sr=1-1
We do, however, have an article making other comparisons between Swedenborgian and Hindu theology: swedenborg.com/scholars-the-highest-insight-in-hinduism-and-in-swedenborg/
And we have a show making some comparisons with several different faiths: "The Spirituality Behind All Faiths" th-cam.com/video/Y-US1qib37g/w-d-xo.html At about 30 minutes 20 seconds in, a couple shares their practices influenced by Hinduism and Buddhisms, and we make comparisons with Swedenborg's writings. th-cam.com/video/Y-US1qib37g/w-d-xo.html But that is about yoga and daily mind-and-heart practices rather than chakras.
Another great episode. *OT:* In a video from _offTheLeftEye_ a long time ago, references was made to one of Swedenborgs observations: *_A very tall building consisting of many small houses that one can walk between. The people who lived there (apartments??) had illustrations on the walls"_* Do we have any reference to the *§* and book in concern ???? Apparently angels have allowed Swedenborg to observe the building at some distance and not allowing him any further interaction.
Do you remember what episode that was? That would make it easier for me to track down the reference.
@@offTheLeftEye Sorry, not remembering. It was a 1 hour + episode. I think it was some few years back between the host _(Curtis)_ and *Jonathan.* It was in the Question/Answer part. It was the host referring to the tall, skyscraper-style building and *Jonathan* was elaborating/Follow up on it. It was just 10-15 seconds.
@@sergeant64 Okay, I think I may have found it in Swedenborg's journal that we call "Spiritual Experiences." The descriptions in this journal can be confusing, because since it was a personal journal, Swedenborg was making notes for himself rather than writing things in a way that would be clear to other readers.
"Gehenna" is a hellish place that Swedenborg saw in the afterlife, and this section seems to talking about a city near Gehenna that seems like a good place, but that is actually a fantasy to those who live there, who are in a delusion of self-righteousness. See what you think. This is from Spiritual Experiences 843-855:
843. About a city on this side of Gehenna
To many there also appears a large city, with tall buildings, situated in front of Gehenna [751], where many seem to themselves to dwell. Some who were there told others that they are in a calm city, where they do nothing but kindnesses to one another, and all things are done fairly, so that one does not harm another, but wants what is right. Such are allowed to stay in that city, but not others.
844. The city also appeared to me. The buildings are tall, sometimes with dark streets because of the tall buildings, nevertheless such that the whole length of the streets appears, and the sky shines through, showing the city's skyline, as in other large cities. Presently, when one could just make out its streets, then the closed in city appeared, and an unbroken line of very high buildings was displayed to me, the roofs of which I did not see, perhaps because they ended in the clouds. They had many windows, covering a square area on two sides. The color of the buildings on the outside was almost brick-like, or dark brownish.
845. This city and these buildings were almost joined together, and not divided up into houses, so that the city was all together, or like one building stretching out to all sides, and I was told that their rooms were also joined together, so that they could pass on the inside from room to room, thus throughout the whole city, as through a building covering a large area.
846. The rooms also were shown to me. The interiors were [built] of grayish colored boards joined together - single boards, but made into a one, only the joints in between being slightly visible. There was also something black portraying a fireplace. Their rooms are like this throughout the whole city, except for some varieties not shown to me; for the different types come forth according to the souls' fantasies, to which they correspond, presenting the same elements, and presenting them entirely true to life in the world. I spoke with some who were finding out for the first time that they were fantasies. They soon acknowledged that it was so: thus those who see, agree.
847. # # Continuation about the city in front of Gehenna
The rooms, as said above [845-46], are connected, and inside of a grayish color. As soon as they see little black clouds on the wall of a room, or black stripes like a cloudy black belt, then they at once leave that room for another, and so it goes on. Thus, to their delight, do the scenes keep changing.
848. Now and again, the vision of the city even fades away. Before this happens there commonly appears something like a large back stretched out in the room, or a voluminous form like the human back, which raises itself, stretched out, even to the roof. The roof then appears, with beams joined together in the form of a triangle, as roofs usually are in cities of the world, and up to it that back or voluminous form raises and stretches itself; and then it appears as if there is an opening at one side, of a sky blue color, yet in such a way that the beams of the roof are still visible. Then the illusion of a city passes away.
849. They who live there, or seem to live there, had said they live justly and fairly, and that they do not harm one another, but rather perform for each other civil kindnesses. Some are even distinguished by a little flame on their caps, indicating that they want to justify themselves, or are self-righteous.
850. Moreover, there are also displayed to them many scenes with city buildings, such as arcades at ground level, long entryways, courts laid out along the arcades, and indeed, very magnificently, because the courts are joined together, communicating with and opening upon one another. Thus there are countless scenes, depending on the fantasies of each individual.
851. And although they sometimes seem to be living together, the city does not appear the same to one as it does to another, but according to each one's fantasized righteousness, or merit from self-righteousness, this being because the one is unable to see the other's fantasy or portrayal of the city, or to tell how it differs. But the things which have been told about the city are common features; the various scenes cannot so well be described, but they relate to the same common features, as particulars. The outer and inner profiles are common [to all], as well as the height of the buildings, etc.
852. It seems that this city is the judgment of Gehenna [Matt. 23:33], for they want to live self-righteously. Thus [the city] seems to be able to condemn all to Gehenna who, according to their fantasy, do not behave and live righteously. From this attitude we find out what they are like, that is, those who think themselves most righteous from their own fantasy, not from true belief; hence this city is called the judgment of Gehenna.
853. [*] Continuation on the city in front of Gehenna, and on the view of Gehenna from there
That city is on almost the same plane as Gehenna, but somewhat, only a little, higher; so there also appeared to me a bridge leading from the city toward Gehenna. The bridge was of the same color as their rooms, namely, gray, but was raised on either side, so that it was quite safe to cross. The bridge was rather pretty, but at the city end of it, I saw a black spirit. He was said to stand there so that they would not cross over; for they hate what is black, and shy away from it, while gray, which is a combined color, namely, white mixed with black - the color they also usually paint the ceilings of their rooms - symbolizes self-righteousness. For white is [the color] of righteousness. But black, although it is in their white, they shun, thinking it right and even devout to do so, thus damning others from their fantasy. And so they evaluate and examine the lives and the belief of all. Indeed, all the heretics who damn to Gehenna everyone who does not believe, think and act as they do, are like this.
854. Such are the ones who tarry there. The black [configurations] that prompt them to go off into different rooms [847], are fantasies, which they get rid of one by one; for that is the purging process some undergo, and indeed, it can take a long time. If they fail to get rid of them, something violent slips in and strikes terror, so that whenever they go back to the same fantasies, they are secretly frightened, and thereby also purged. But those who think it is calm there [843], and who love such dwellings, are purged the most slowly.
855. On the other side of the bridge mentioned above, there appeared the kind of glow that shines out in the sky from a huge fire, at no great distance from the other end of the bridge; and there, it was said, was Gehenna.
@@offTheLeftEye thanx!!!
@@sergeant64 My pleasure!
🙏😎♥️💫love Ur talks Curtis Angel grappling w Swedenborg texts,fast asides ..great 4me Ur personal delivery/teaching style but difficult to translate to other languages Yet it’s my 🥰favorite type of posts..Ur intense passionate exploration ..IMO it’s Ur delusion😂 Ur cool drawing & highlighting is not good
Thanks for the love, Kawakeb! I guess it does make it difficult to translate! I'm so glad the format is entertaining and nourishing for you, though - even with my not-so-stellar drawing skills!
Hi Curtis, every to I watch this show I am awed by how the inner world of the mind and soul creates the outer world we experience here on earth. What is the best way clean negative thoughts from your mind. so, you get a clear view of the world? Thank you. Have good week friends.
Great question, Randy! According to Swedenborg, the gradual process of repentance is what can get those blockages out of the way, and clear up our point of view. Here are three short videos about what that process actually means, and one full-length show:
“Repentance: Making Room for Goodness and Truth” th-cam.com/video/0GTV6TmmQio/w-d-xo.html
“Repentance: Getting Past the Two Monsters” th-cam.com/video/ZvuVVWYWqMA/w-d-xo.html
“Shame Vs. Healthy Regret in the Repentance Process” th-cam.com/video/lAJOT8d4K1w/w-d-xo.html
(Full episode) “Repentance: How to Be in Heaven Now” th-cam.com/video/5_-zxnqG_sg/w-d-xo.html
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Thank you, Masli!
I’m sure they’ve been said in other videos, but could you list some of the truths to which all things can be measured against?
Yes, Robert. I am interested in this, too. I remember one and I might botch it, but it goes something like this: 'because of divine providence, our trajectory is optimal.' I love these "basics" because when it gets really dark, they are like little easily accessible signs pointing home.
@@terraray7487 That's a really good concept to hold onto!
Robert, I like to think about the core basic truths as expressed in the 10 commandments, and in the 2 great commandments and the golden rule. The 10 commandments (which exist in some form in all religions) give basic truths about what is NOT okay. So we can measure anything going on against whether any of these things are happening:
-worshipping anything (people, ourselves, opinions, agendas, things, actions) that is not "of God" or, of Divine Love.
-mixing religious ideas with the desire to hurt, condemn or control people ("taking God's name in vain")
-refusing to consider and connect with the spirit of God's loving purposes and providence ("the Sabbath")
-refusing to honor the important connection between love and wisdom, faith and charity
-killing (which includes hatred and vengeance)
-stealing
-adultery
-lying
-coveting
Then the 2 great commandments and the golden rule (also present in all religions) give the positive goals that we need to measure things against. We can ask ourselves if what we are thinking, doing, or intending is compatible with loving God and loving the neighbor, and how we would feel if we were on the receiving end.
So, there are some ideas, and there are many, many concepts that can be helpful variations under these basic truths. I hope that helps!
Thank you!!!
@@slamjackson2137 You're very welcome, friend!
Another great episode.....Speaking of delusions in a sense, I think they are a result of evil spirits or demons invading the physical body. Could this be because of our CHOICES as human beings or perhaps it is HEREDITARY ? .... In Matthew 17:14-16......8 :28-33 and Mark 5: 1-20 , we see Jesus casting out evil spirits that made people delusional. I myself, have been delusional at times, but to a much lesser degree. However, it has increased my faith in the Lord.
I'd say delusional auras can be either hereditary or by choice! We all start out in a lot of delusions that are not our fault. Those auras are ones we inherited, or were put upon us by the influence of others. Those auras will only stick to us in the end if we have very deliberately and purposefully chosen to hang onto them, with full knowledge of what the choice was.
offTheLeftEye ....Thanks, that’s reassuring. No, I don’t want those illusions or delusions that have caused me a lot of pain, grief or sorrow. It’s important to hang on to your dreams, providing those dreams are aligned with God’s Kingdom 😄👍🏻🌸❤️
Concerning delusions of the Aura, I think we are all born innocent, with a clean and open mind and then negative influences from the spirit realm or even negative influences from this world can teach us the wrong things, it throws us off our path. But in our hearts, we want what is true and good, to live in peace and respect others. It’s better to be led by God, instead of by negative demons from the spiritual world or by people that are under the influence of such forces here in the physical world…🌏🌞
Yes, Julian -- may God lead us all! Swedenborg learned that we are BOTH (1) born into an inmost innocence that never leaves us, AND (2) born into a tendency toward all kinds of evil (a.k.a. serious self-obsession). It's part of God's "freedom plan" for us, as I understand it. Hopefully we can all learn to identify the outer forces that pull us into our bad tendencies, and turn away from them -- and recognize what is the inflow from God through that innocent part of us, and turn toward that. Wishing blessings for the whole world in that way!
This question is slightly related to the video, though it might be hard to see the connection. Swedenborg has written so much, but I wonder, has he ever mentioned anything about whether those who have passed on are concerned with, or affected in any way, by those still living? For example, did he ever mention situations in which the way people are living can adversely or positively affect those passed on?
A quote from a Shaman from a traditional society - “unless the relationship between the living and the dead is in balance, chaos ensues. The Dagara believe that, if such an imbalance exists, it is the duty of the living to heal their ancestors. If these ancestors are not healed, their sick energy will haunt the souls and psyches of those who are responsible for helping them.”
This is such an interesting idea. But did Swedenborg in all this voluminous writings ever approach this subject? Any of you Swedenborg geniuses know? I would surely be very grateful if someone could let me know about this, as the idea has been on my mind.
Great question! According to what Swedenborg learned, we most certainly all affect each other. As we live life here on earth, our intentions, choices and actions affect people around us on earth, and also affect people in the afterlife. And the intentions, choices and actions of people in the afterlife have an effect on us here on earth. Because we are all so interconnected, we can certainly support or temporarily hinder someone else’s journey.
But ultimately, no one is EVER responsible for the spiritual progress, spiritual healing, or salvation of another person, including ancestors. God assures that only the individual person himself/herself is in control of whether they allow God’s love and truth into themselves, or whether they reject it. A person’s spiritual healing and spiritual destination is worked out solely between that person and God, with the assistance of angels and good spirits.
Therefore, it can certainly be supportive and enriching to our ancestors to walk a good path here on earth. But if we choose a bad path, our ancestors will have plenty of other help and support from God, angels and good spirits to heal and get to heaven, if that is what they want!
@@offTheLeftEye Great answer! Thx
@@jjharvathh You're very welcome!
Dont let them rent space in your head ever heard that expression easier said than done ☑️ huh 🤔 ????
So true -- easier said than done! That's why community like this is helpful so we can support each other!
Explains the difference in political views.
Interesting point!
He was def. an 18th century genius. There was a growth of educated middle age men (only because it was a male dom. society at that time). Especially scientists who knew "it" all but now needed another level of information. This was like a new marriage of science and spirituality that was born at that time. (again?)
I agree, Swedenborg's writings offered a way to begin to repair the split between science and spirituality! And he was an ideal person to fill that role precisely because he had been so immersed in science before diving deeply into theology after his spiritual awakening. Happily, the world has gotten better at allowing women into the world of higher education since the 18th century, and I look forward to a future in which men and women will work together to unite the fields of science and spirituality, in order to understand all of life better. The Bible even symbolically predicts the uniting of those fields, as Curtis talks about in this short "Swedenborg Minute" video: th-cam.com/video/6Mq4NTiPDKA/w-d-xo.html
@@offTheLeftEye Thanks for writing back! I was not aware that Swedenborg had been a scientist first. I agree with you and hope to find an avenue to make money being one of those people working to bridge the two. I am an astrologer and have been for over 25 years. I even have a new website my friend is helping me build. Anyway,,,(back to the subject)
One day while checking out the Astrology section for new books I came across a book called A Compendium of Swedenborg Writings. It is actually a funny memory because I kept renewing it at the library so I had it at home for months at a time. (lol) His explanation of the "spirit world" made so much sense to me. It was not like "I wonder if this is real?" I knew he knew what he was talking about. He was compassionate enough to share these incredible "laws" and "travels" with the public through his books.
@@lorettaelainecorson4035 What a wonderful story about how you were introduced to the writings of Swedenborg! I have "A Compendium..." in my own personal library, and it gives a wonderful overview. I'm so glad that the concepts about the spiritual world affirmed the beliefs you already had in your heart! I share your gratitude that Swedenborg went to all the work of writing down what he witnessed and learned. I sure wish you all the best in pursuing a career in which you can help heal the rift between science and spirituality!
Sorry tried to understand but it went right over my head
It can be very difficult to wrap our heads around Swedenborg's descriptions of spiritual phenomena. Do you have any specific questions I could try to help you with?
@@offTheLeftEye very kind of you but I'm happy with your normal way of explaining things, translating from written text didn't work for me. Xx
@@susiehill2688 I certainly understand! We've worked to develop several different types of shows on our channel, because we know people have all sorts of different learning styles. This "News From Heaven" series is always Curtis digging deeply into a certain quote, but maybe our "Swedenborg and Life" series is a better fit for you, or the "S&L Short Clips" which are taken out of longer shows. What do you think?
I'll confirm but I seem to remember enjoying the subject of Heaven and Hell? Was what I already thought to be true.
@@susiehill2688 That's wonderful! We love it when the information we share affirms what you already believe in your heart.
I need to be in the same room as Jonathan Rose and Curtis Childs one elder one youngster in unison to the divine lord creator of life in relation to the future of humanity through Christ at its most intimate to the human genome...PLEASE my lord allow me to understand if I must stay away for safety sake beyond thyself though I’ve been given a second chance at life where many more than our perception can perceive have never been given the first chance at life to begin with where do we stand whom of which to loosen the seals of the four horsemen in understandance to the will of the lord for the advancement of humanity. I already know I don’t have much time for thyself in the flesh so I must act now what I know for everyday I go down to my creek to pray for cellular memory lives on as energy cannot be created nor destroyed rather simply transferred. In gratitude god bless you all everlasting peace and joy
May I ask, are you Matt or Megan? I am touched by your heartfelt prayer. And may I ask in what ways you feel in danger?
offTheLeftEye mans’ overuse of a specific super antibiotic as life finds a way so will the bacterium . You can imagine how fungi and bacteria separate from each other like oil and water yet point of contact is the frontline war of exchange of information to evolve If a person is looking for the fungi/super antibiotic for that’s best suited for man the key is to aim for inside human body specifically where most intimate the protecter the angel of which that shields the egg/ovi from the bacteria, where my caution is over exposer to many more bacterial colonies over time may result in bacterial evolution which may affect the ability of birth... Now the Bible says what is pure cannot be corrupted and yes my name is Matthew And God Bless You All Everlasting Peace And Joy
@@mattandmegandiercks8809 Thank you for explaining, Matthew. If I'm understanding correctly, you are concerned about exposure to germs, and I certainly understand that. Wishing you much peace and joy, too!
You draw fine. This isn't art class.
:) Thank you, Victoria!
I like swedenborg but he is too systematic for my taste sometimes.
I hear you about the systematic style. :) But he was, after all, a lifelong scientist, and therefore approached all these subjects in a very scientific way! That’s why I think that a combination of Swedenborg and NDE stories works very well. NDE stories offer more of the experiential examples and the emotional impact, while Swedenborg can offer the reasons WHY things happen the way they do. It’s like brain scientists learning info about how the nerves and chemicals interact with each other. Sometimes all that info seems too cumbersome to go into, but sometimes it is exactly what’s needed to understand why a person is having certain troubles, and what to do about it!
@@offTheLeftEye ok, i can see that. Most spiritual people arent scientific geniuses, lol. Many are just simple folks or they play music. I guess we're lucky to have swedenborg on the team
@@yerusalem4832 Yeah, I think it's good to realize that "spiritual" can take many different forms! :)
even religious convictions can do this..... Holy spirit show me u can be right an still be wrong...lol knowledge of the heart is diff from the mind. the mind must follow the agreements u made in life. society cultural all the that temporary stuff. U know how u do One thing right but deep down u know something is wrong. yeah i guess thats what comes with being multi demon tional
Great thoughts, Ethereal! Thanks for sharing these reflections here!