Amazing Grace (VIDEO)

"Gracefulness has been defined as the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul," wrote British essayist William Hazlitt. If gracefulness is the outer expression, then perhaps grace itself is the source of the inner light.

I have been reflecting recently on the notion of Grace. Nearly every religion has a concept or definition of grace: Grace is the "freely given, unmerited favor and love of God." It is the "spirit of God operating in humans to regenerate or to strengthen them." And it is "Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people."

Each of these definitions hints in some way at the mercy of the Divine to shower us with blessings freely, without any pre-condition.

In my post last week, I shared the inspiring and transcendent experience of astronaut Edgar Mitchell during his return trip toward earth in Apollo 14. I also shared my own transformational experience in India when, in a glorious instant, my consciousness exploded into radiant and ecstatic Oneness. All sense of separateness and individual identity vaporized and, for several (timeless) days, "I" was pure Being, imbued with supreme power and intelligence. That was grace.

I did nothing to deserve that experience. The day started out much like any other day. I had no forewarning that my body would soon erupt into brilliant, self-effulgent light, nor any reason to suspect my life was about to take a drastically different course. Yet when the illusion of separation was shattered, my fundamental understanding of reality was radically re-configured. Even this briefest glimpse of the inherent interconnectedness of all things changed "me" forever. That was grace.

It was nearly a year later when I thought to ask my spiritual teacher whether the experience had a name. "Of course," he said, "you experienced the light body."

This answer was profound coming from a sage whose lineage are masters of light and transcendence. His deeply mystical tradition teaches that ultimate enlightenment is not simply liberation of the mind (as if that weren't hard enough), but also liberation of the body. The yogis discovered that we have many layers of existence - from the gross physical body, to subtle energy bodies, to the radiant body of light. As we expand our capacity to hold greater light by awakening various energy centers in the body, we can ultimately transform the dense matter of the physical form into the spiritual body of light. Well-known eastern saints such as Babaji and Swami Ramalingam are documented as having achieved this liberation, the immortal "light body", similar to the resurrection of Jesus, the assumption of Mother Mary, or the ascension process in other faiths.

I share this whole story for a particular reason. Independent of your ability to perceive it, or your sense of merit or worthiness, everyone is infused with grace light. Grace light is the incredibly radiant light of the Divine within every soul -- compassionate, intelligent and almighty. It is not a physical light -- it is an explosive inner light, more brilliant and powerful than the sun. It is the burning bush for Moses, the light of Jesus that blinded Paul on his way to Damascus, the power of Allah, Buddha and the enlightened ones of all faiths throughout the ages.

Recognizing this universal truth, the Tamil Siddha lineage is acknowledging an emerging phenomenon - the awakening of grace light in the hearts and minds of more and more people around the globe. According to them, humanity is undergoing a major evolutionary transformation and the great masters of many traditions are here to help steward the process. This lineage believes that grace light will awaken both individual and collective consciousness, affecting a global shift into a new level of human evolution.

Every individual will play an important role in this shift, as the primary conduit for expression of light is the human body. Once various energy centers are opened, (a process the Siddhas call "opening the 9-Gates") you become a vehicle for transmitting light to others. It is an opportunity for everyone to contribute to a shift of consciousness on a global scale.

The beginning of this shift will correspond with a significant astronomical event on the eastern calendar. The "Full Moon of the Guru" or Guru Purnima (July 17th) is an ancient tradition in India when heavenly teachers offer powerful blessings to the human race. It is a time of opportunity for divine energy to enter the collective heart of humanity, bringing new levels of compassion, joy, peace, and divine intelligence to the world.

I encourage you to 'tune in' to the sacred energies during this time. Open into a state of receptivity and faith. Take time for prayer or meditation, let go of fear, and simply let the blessings wash over you. That is grace.

For more about grace light, watch this:

For information about grace light gatherings across the U.S., Europe & Asia, click here.

Comments

[johnnygoodwud]

if nothing happens on july 17th, tune in and watch me as the co-host of american gladiators.

[RaWash]

is it the "Age of Aquarius" already?!

[StreamSource]

I understand where the cynics are coming from... and I'm not going to fly to California and give this man my money, but I am curious about his message because 'this message' entered my path on this day, in this moment - so I am open to what good it may bring to my world.

By and large this is a loving, positive message that all could benefit from if all that hear it would be inclined to see 'what's good' about it and not focus on the shadows. There's going to be a large number of people plugged into this energy stream on that day - if you are into meditation, why not tap into it? It may not change your life or the world, but it can't hurt if you haven't invested money or compromised your 'self' in some way, by participating. If you believe in the quantum mechanics of consciousness, it very well may have significant impact, that we cannot fully perceive.

When we start to learn to live at an altitude beyond social paradigms of thought and beyond personal limitations like being judgmental or cynical, we simultaneously begin to see the good in all things. The reward for seeing through the eye of goodness, is grace.

[GrainOSand]

On target!

[truth01]

Stacy, thanks for this post and all the others that you have provided here. I read them all, watched the presentation that you did at U Cal Berkley and watched many of the free youtube videos that Dattatreya Siva Baba has given. I am inclined to attend one of the events.

As someone who had experienced transcendent states, I am interested to learn more and also to grow.

There will be many who do not yet understand the laws of spirit and how they are manifest through various people.

Thanks for pushing the envelope on this.

[Razz]

Is an Energizer battery powering the divine light?

--------What a Joke----------

[AntiStrauss]

Has anyone else noticed that this "Full Moon of the Guru" or Guru Purnima happens every year and this particular Guru has been holding special events around this full moon since at least 2005? There's nothing wrong with an annual celebration and day to search for enlightenment, but this blog entry and the video left me thinking this was a one-time-event. After checking around, it sounds more like a Guru annual holiday for reflection and seeking.

So, everyone who participates, have a great time and I hope your find enlightenment or pinner peace or whatever you need for the next phase of your journey. And, if it doesn't happen this year, there is always next year, August 5, 2009, to try again!!

[truth01]

You can here him on youtube.com for free. True?

[jubo]

Gracefulness is not a yellow headband.
Graciousness is another matter altogether­...

[cntower]

...

for half price you can see the Love Guru
at the theatre, and enjoy popcorn too!!

If the energy is divinely bestowed upon everyone,
we don't need guru (insert name here) to bestow
it upon us...

and why is it more expensive to get
the light in NYC than it is in San Francsco??

I will tune into the energies on 7/17,
and won't need anyone else to help me ,
or tell me what's happening.­......

Thanks for the tip!

Lighten up yourself!!!
.

[VitaBrevis]

There all sorts of truths in this life...and followers. Your post said it all. ROFL

[ConcernedFriend]

It seems we've made a jump in logic: "Free Event" = Truth "Paid Event" = Lie and Cheat

I looked at Dattatreya Siva Baba's YouTube site and it seems he's made about 150 videos for free.
and Stacey Lawson is only alerting us to a phenomenon. (Thanks Stacey by the way!)

Why does everyone seem so upset that you have pay $40 to attend a seminar ... a seminar no one is asking you to attend and is also providing alternatives? Looking more closely, I see a lot of Truth and Authenticity in announcing this opportunity of Light and count me in for being receptive on that day! If I were in San Francisco, I would be there!

[nyboomer]

It used to be said that one is born every minute. These days one is born every tenth of a second. Hope you have not spent much on this project.

Ignorance is the greatest enemy of mankind. It is currently headquartered in the USA with its home office at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

[thundermummy]

Guru Barnum! I love it!

[jubo]

Here we go again. Anyone remember Baghwan Shri Rajneesh?

[thundermummy]

Barely. Although I did go to a diner once in Chicago and Sri Chinmoy's picture was on all the sugar packets with hippy dippy sayings on the other side. I had veggie sausage and it gave me the runs. Maybe gurus know that transcendence comes through salmonella.

[MadOzbo]

Hoax or not, it doesn't hurt anyone else if you believe.

And, it provides many people with something better to do than moan or complain in their life.
Those unable to pay to play can still practice the concept, hence the multitude of gurus and practicioners the world over.

The "supreme power and intelligence" is in regards to ones self, not the rest of the world. To gain power over yourself, and intelligence about yourself, and your "place" within the Universe is better than human. That is why so many strive to achieve it.

[jubo]

'Hoax' or 'scheme'?

[devinkay]

So let me see if I got this straight. Grace light is a global phenomenon delivered by myriad divine beings on a specific day and bottle-necked through this guy in a dew-rag who'll be distributing it soon at a convention center near you? Do we get a name tag and a three-ring binder with this one?

[Mother77]

It's easy to be cynical.

[jubo]

Easier to be naïve...

[devinkay]

Even easier to be gullible.

[Razz]

Even stupid to give your hard earned money to a con man like Siva Baba fellow.
Come on, how many times have we hard this 'song and dance' before? Has it ever come true?

----------­------NEVE­R, because it a hug LIE, scheme, scam, plot, swindle, fraud, rip-off, dupe, trick, con, deception, ruse, ploy, hoax, smoke and mirrors.
Come on help me out here with synonyms, I'm running out of them.

[thundermummy]

Too bad you aren't skeptical.

[BADEN]

All that ever was or will be is here now.

There ya go...

[RickO]

Ram Dass. Now there's a guy you can listen to.

[jubo]

Believe in Good.

[thundermummy]

Your post was clipped. Believe in Good Humor. Especially Astro Pops.