Conscious Creators with Ashr Gray

A Relationship Dynamic is a predictable pattern of behavior that develops between two people as they interact, communicate, and relate with one another. An unconscious relationship dynamic is rooted in fear and the need for control and is often characterized by defensiveness, blame, accusation, and criticism. This sort of dynamic can only form in the absence of conscious awareness. Relationship dynamics become unconscious when either participant is heavily invested in their established survival patterns. It is always this investment in survival mode that limits our capacity for personal evolution.  

RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS 

A Relationship Dynamic is a predictable pattern of behavior that develops between two people as they interact, communicate, and relate with one another. An unconscious relationship dynamic is rooted in fear and the need for control and is often characterized by defensiveness, blame, accusation, and criticism. This sort of dynamic can only form in the absence of conscious awareness. Relationship dynamics become unconscious when either participant is heavily invested in their established survival patterns. It is always this investment in survival mode that limits our capacity for personal evolution.  

Today Ashr and Moonshine continue their reading and insightful discussion around the concept of fearful love. Here is a sample from todays discussion: 

"Fear is never the problem. Lack of spiritual connection is always the problem. Fear is nothing more than an emotional indicator letting us know that we are no longer living in alignment with our spiritual nature. Whenever fear cuts us off from spiritual wellbeing, we diminish our awareness of what is truly possible. We need the power of spiritual abundance to create beyond the mold of our conditioning"

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Today Ashr and Moonshine continue to read and share dialogue on the  first measure of this process which states "We recognize survival patterns that undermine our purpose". These "survival" patterns keep us in fear and braced up against the newness and possibility. When we live our lives immersed in our survival patterns, we unconsciously  squander our creative energy trying to control rather than love. 

Lets take a closer look: 

"Creation can be expressed either consciously or unconsciously.

When we are aware of the motivation behind our thoughts and actions, we are conscious. When we are unaware of what is motivating our thoughts and actions, we are unconscious. There are two primary motivations influencing and directing every thought and action. Those motivations are love and fear.

We can either love our moments or fear them.

It is important to recognize the primary motivation behind our actions. As an example, Edward and Lance have each decided to open their own drug treatment center. Edward is motivated to create a treatment program that mitigates his client’s past traumas and helps them break free from destructive cycles of violence and addiction. Lance wants to open a treatment center that can maximize profit potential so he and his wife can maintain their current standard of living. Lance believes his wife would leave him, otherwise. Edward is motivated by love to develop something that will make a difference in the lives of others. Lance is motivated by fear to make as much money as possible. Imagine how different these two treatment centers would feel to their respective clients?" 

Tune in next time as we learn about fearful love. 

"Small children have yet to learn about a painful love that ends in disappointment. They still have their own internal connection to a spiritual love that allows them to express themselves more freely. They are still aligned with their spiritual nature. The love that fearful, spiritually unaligned adults share is conditioned. As children begin to interact with these conditional expressions of love, they too begin to fear love"

Today Ashr begins to guide Moonshine through the Way of the Conscious Creator process. They get into in depth discussion while reading through the opening section and technical information in the 1st Measure of the process. 

Here is a sample reading from today: 

"It seems to me that we have got ourselves all strung out on fear just so money can be made off its remedy. The fear that we experience isn’t real, yet we ingest countless substances to try to block it out. It’s not right. The only remedy to this world of fear driven illusions is another feeling all together. Much like fear, this is a feeling that we can only give to ourselves. The best feeling in the world is also free. I can give myself this gift or continue to buy its pathetic substitution that only weighs me down with each short-lived flight of fancy"

Steven has been engaging the possibility mantras for almost two weeks now. He shares some valuable insights on his personal journey and how important it is to customize the practice while also maintaining the integrity or essence of each mantra. Steven's passion for writing and background in various healing modalities offer up helpful examples of how to achieve this delicate balance. We then delve into deeper conversation about our own experiences in active addiction and how those experience helped us to move beyond early childhood programming. Enjoy!

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Today Ken begins his first round of Alignment Mantras after completing his Possibility Mantra cycles. We spend the first half of our podcast getting current. Ken shares about his recent experiences and how the practice is helping him respond in a more life affirming way. Ashr then familiarizes Ken with the Alignment Mantra practice including hand mudras, breathing techniques and cadence. Ashr then walks Ken through Alignment Mantra #5 which we have listed below. 

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ALIGNMENT MANTRA #5

· I just love to be // an authentic and effective communicator

· I choose to continue being // an authentic and effective communicator

· I am continuing to be // an authentic and effective communicator

PRAYER/GRATITUDE MANTRA

· Spiritual consciousness of love and truth // I pray to you today. I pray that you help me to be // an authentic and effective communicator

· Spiritual consciousness of love and truth // please help me maintain // the conscious awareness and frequency of vibration that’s necessary // for me to continue to be an authentic and effective communicator

· Thank you, spiritual consciousness of love and truth. Thank you for helping me be an authentic and effective communicator

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Today Steven and Ashr continue to read the through the possibility mantra section as they deepen their dialogue and understanding. Steven shares his initial insights on the practice. We discuss options for customizing the mantras to reflect his unique individual essence. He also shares his initial internal response to the mantras. We conclude this podcast by reading through more edited material from our upcoming handbook. 

Here is a sample reading from todays discussion: 

"Afterall, we were given these bodies for a reason. We are spiritual beings who have been given the opportunity to share in a human experience. We get the opportunity to express spiritual love in a physical body. Why would we want to turn away from our spiritual nature and brace up against this shared experience?

Many of us have become so engrossed in our physical form that we have forgotten our purpose. For those who have forgotten their spiritual purpose, these mantras will help you remember. This spiritual practice will help you to liberate your authentic self from the deadly progression of unconscious creation.

You are the only power on earth that can beat this progressive and deadly condition. Nothing external can liberate you from the clutches of the killer within. There is no pill, doctor or guru that can save you from yourself. This is an inside job. Working with your spiritual nature is the only path to liberation" 

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Today Steven began his journey through the Mantras for Recovery process. We will have a series of podcasts with Steven as he engages this spiritual practice. Here is a sample reading from today: 

WHAT IS A MANTRA?

Repetition of a mantra can be used to evoke higher states of consciousness, to harness the power of intentions, to manifest positive affirmations and to enter deeper states of awareness. When chanted with faith, mantras create powerful vibrations within the body and mind, enabling deep states of meditation.

The act of chanting mantras also has physical effects on the endocrine system and the parasympathetic nervous system.

Chanting mantras and focusing on the breathing patterns helps to bring your mind into the present moment.

Meditative mental states can be used to connect to spiritual power, and mantras are an effective way to maintain that spiritual connection.

Each mantra contained within this spiritual practice has a distinct meaning, unique vibrational frequency, and distinctive healing effects. When chanting the mantras contained within this process, you will vibrate within the frequency of the mantra.

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Today Ashr was joined by Steven and Ken who both shared their recent experiences of losing a loved one. What are normal healthy reactions in these situations? How do we get into acceptance, begin to heal and move forward? How can our spiritual practice help to maintain a baseline of spiritual wellbeing as we move through trauma and loss. Thank you to Ken and Steven for their honesty and openness today!