The Way of the Soul by Diane M. Rousseau, LHD, PhD and Ray J. Rousseau

The most meaningful benefits of the gift of a human life are realized through Right Action, which is action based in Love and Compassion and Unity with all Creation in action; when one knows or recognizes the Supreme Truths, we know keeping God first leads to self-realization and the Eternal Life.

The Way of the Soul
by Diane M. Rousseau, LHD, PhD
Ray J. Rousseau

Know Thy Self

We know that in the physical world, in relativity, there will always be the reflective positive and negative poles. These opposites are available as a choice, a choice as life lessons that face each person in the decisions made in life. Within us is Atman,⁽¹⁾ our evolving Soul that Awakens as Self-Spirit. This is that which is beyond all the dualism, beyond the drama of a physical existence. The Self is that part that remains unlimited, untouched and is the Eternal Witness. To know Thy Self, is to know one's authentic True Self or that which is Divine and Non-Relative while still “being” in Relativity. As the Soul awakens it heals the past, heals the heart as the mind surrenders to the Higher Mind, which is beyond the mortal physical mind to see clearly, in Light, this life, this realm. Memories then reveal lives in all times and other realms; this awakening extends beyond time and space itself.

As the individual Soul awakens, it becomes aware of its mission on this earth; which has two aspects: the general and the personal aspects of Soul growth in outer life. Every Soul is here for the sake of its own evolution, to learn lessons, to grow, to evolve and Awaken. As the soul awakens, it naturally interacts with other human beings, beings in the animal kingdom, subtle realms and whether consciously or not, with Higher Beings. In every Soul's mission, or Dharma,⁽²⁾ expanding Consciousness shows one to be accountable and responsible, to bring as much Love, Peace and Compassion to the world and expand the current state of planetary evolution. More specifically, each soul as an individual has unique talents and abilities that blossom to contribute to this world, creativity expressed as Love in unlimited ways, to Give. Regardless of one's mission, vocation, or Dharma, when one's Soul is established in God, one naturally radiates Love and Compassion to all, spontaneously blessing the world from silence, prayer and through actions by giving expression to the Light, Wisdom and Truth of the Divine.

The Lesson World

When someone has gained awareness of their Soul as being in “Eternal Growth”, one unfolds in Spiritual strength and understands and knows the Wisdom of Soul lessons, of discernment and discrimination and what is the “True Light”. In this increasing awareness, or True Light, one unfolds In, and Knows, Supreme Truth. One sees from inner Sight the Beauty of Creation and so is better able to create Peace from continued expanding Consciousness of the Soul, from the Spirit, The Atman. One becomes more aware, respecting and seeking: Veracity, Consistency and Loyalty. This expansion comes from greater Cognizations of Higher Truths through greater realization and along with compassion for all Souls, in all kingdoms. one is more aware and sees Creation as part of one's very self, in this “now”, as the ONE Life Living. Each day is a gift, to change, to grow, realizing from the deeper truth of ones Being the responsibility to help others and to bring more Love and Divine awareness to this world.

This planet is a school room for the Soul to Awaken and through our Conscious expansion with increased discernment gives us insight to growth and this is a Divine gift to help see, to then choose the right from the wrong. This planet is based on opposites, so that we may learn the consequences of our thoughts, speech and actions. These Truths are laid down in all Scriptures and are to be found in ancient Sacred Texts.

“Human life is precious because the Human Being has been blessed with the Ability to realize their Higher Self, to Realize God. Some lesser gods do not have this ability, as there are gods who do not Know God.” - Charlie F. Lutes.⁽³⁾

The Self and Right Action

Right Action, which is action based on True Sight, is Love, Compassion and Unity in action, and this occurs spontaneously when one knows or recognizes the Supreme Truths. Encoded in all Scriptures are Higher Truths of the do's and don'ts of life, of the Way of the Inner to outer life lived that are revealed to the seeking and progressing Soul. We find this recognition of the true Self, the Supreme Spirit of all beings; and understand “All beings are part of One-Self, Children of the Almighty. The Way of Being is described in Scriptures and in multiple Traditions:

• You shall love your neighbor as yourself. - Lord Jesus Christ, Mark 12:31, NASB
  
  
• See yourself in others, then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do? - Lord Buddha
  
  
• If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken yourself. If you want to eliminate suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. - attributed to Lao Tzu
  
  
• A true yogi observes Me in all beings, and sees every being in Me. Indeed, the self-realized man sees Me everywhere. - Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita, Ch 6, v. 29
  

In the Beginning, The Almighty Supreme Self “Desired”, from Love, to Create, and Thought “I AM ONE and now I Will Become Many” ...In all Universes and Creation, in all densities, in all forms. The Human Being as a Spark of the Divine was Created and given the ability to realize the Atman, or Self, and then the Almighty Supreme Self through the Power of the Holy Spirit, which is now aligned with the Will of God, The Supreme Almighty, and one becomes the true EGO, one With; who says ...therefore, I Am, and I go With God, as One.

God Realization

Divine Incarnations, Avatars, Spiritual Masters, Sages and Teachers, from the dim past of time immemorial, and up until now, have emphasized the importance of taking full advantage of the benefits of the Divine gift of human life, and to strive for the Highest as much as possible. Guru Dev⁽⁴⁾ said, “ To get a human body is a rare thing - make good use of it.” Also, he said, “After getting a human body, if you do not reach God, then you have sold a diamond at the price of spinach.” While it is certainly important to fill ones needs as a human, there is no earthly pleasure that can compare with Divine Realization. The lure of money, sex and power for their own sake belongs to the lower nature and will often lead one away from God and down the path of darkness, decay, and death. By keeping God first, one gains in Spiritual Strength and Grace which leads to Eternal Life. In God Realization, in Christ, one goes from “service to small self to service for others.”

Conscious integration gives insight from the Inner Self to the actions in outer life, to live by and to discern through self referral and Intuition, that still small Voice within that Guides the Soul. All are meant, both individually and as a collective, to advance, to Awaken, to learn to stand and grow in the Ways of Satya, Dharma, Prema,⁽⁵⁾ or Supreme Truth, Right Action and Divine Love. Awakened, to live in Peace from Peace Within, and with all others, the entire Cosmos, by reaching God Realization and that this Be Lived Now; entering into Eternal Life and the Permanent Realms, or The Fathers House of Many Mansions, Universes.

Diane M. Rousseau, LHD, PhD
Ray J. Rousseau
July 22, 2020

Footnotes:
⁽¹⁾ Atman: Sanskrit word that refers to the Self, Soul or pure consciousness as the essence of an individual.
⁽²⁾ Dharma: Sanskrit word commonly translated as dutiful righteous conduct or an individual's religious and moral duties.
⁽³⁾ Charles F. Lutes: “Charlie” was the first person to enroll into the Transcendental Meditation© program offered by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the Continental United States in 1959. He traveled the world 5 times with Maharishi and was the first World President of the Spiritual Regeneration Movement, (SRM).
⁽⁴⁾ Guru Dev: His Holiness Shri Jagatguru Swami Brahmananda Saraswati, Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math also known simply as “Guru Dev” (Guru Dev meaning “divine teacher”), Guru Dev: December 21, 1871 to May 20 1953.
⁽⁵⁾ Satya Dharma Prema, Sanskrit for: Truth (satya), right action (dharma), Love (prema).

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