5 posts tagged “eschatology”
by Jonathan McGregor Bethel
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
Matt 6:22 KJV
If someone were to ask you where the “I” you realize about yourself is centered in your body, you would undoubtedly say behind your eyes. Well, that of course makes sense because our brain is in our head, and this is the place from where our mind looks out upon the world. However, esoteric thinkers have thought for a long time that the pineal gland has many mystical qualities and is the place where the “I AM” consciousness of our soul enters our body. Rene Descartes is the one who first called this gland the “Seat of the Soul,” but a general esoteric understanding of the head chakra being tied to divine wisdom goes back much further.
Two deep esoteric strands of thought both place the heaven world, the Nirvanic realm, within the head of man. The Kabbalistic middle pillar of the tree of life and the Hindu chakra system both place stacked energy centers along the spine culminating in the mystical energy center of the Head. Both systems show how the grosser material tendencies are subsumed in the more rarified higher centers of the head. These two systems can be utilized to facilitate a complete integration of the personality under the aegis of the higher self, as lower personality energies are sublimated into the higher centers of the head.
The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland located in the center of our brain, and although the pineal is not exposed to the outside world, the gland is photosensitive; one of its functions is to regulate our circadian rhythms, our internal natural clock, using light to govern the pineal gland's melatonin production.
It has also been discovered that the pineal gland secretes several very intense psychedelic compounds, notably DMT. Dr. Rick Strassman has discovered that this compound is excreted by the pineal gland in large amounts at birth and at death. It is thought that this substance is the center piece in people who have had near death experiences, abduction scenarios, out of body experiences, and mystical peak experiences, not to mention he found high concentrations in schizophrenic patients.
This seems to be evidence that when it is fully open, our pineal gland is indeed a gland in the perception of the great hologram of the universe surrounding us. It is the third eye that sees into the spirit realm, the hologram of the Zero Point field, the mind of God. This third eye, this pineal gland, can be activated and fully opened through deep meditative practices and trance work.
Remote location viewer's focus on the third eye in the head when attempting to sense and project into the etheric realm surrounding us - they seek to travel the holographic etheric image of reality. There is really nothing magickal about it; we have just evolved to a point where we can now utilize hyper-spatial techniques and travel the etheric hologram.
Some 2012 eschatologists besides me, such as Geoff Stray, propose that the pineal gland is a future organ of perception. It is currently in a latent phase of operability, but that can change with reversal of the geomagnetic field. It is believed by some that a magnetic pole reversal on earth could trigger a mass production of these molecules in people all over the globe, a molecular vehicle whereby one travels to a new dimension, an ascension to a new plane of being.
None of us know for certain what will happen in 2012; this is just wild eyed speculation. However, the next major wave of sunspot activity is set to occur in 2012. In addition, solar activity has been on the increase since records started being kept. And scientists recently stipulated the earth is hotter than it ever has been in 1 million years. Sure, the burning of fossil fuels is adding horribly to global warming, yet the real culprit in the mounting earth changes is the solar activity. Not to mention, there are many anomalous activities occurring all over our solar system caused by increased solar activity. A solar magnetic field reversal in 2012 during an extremely active cycle would undoubtedly cause a magnetic polar reversal here on Earth.
So, it is possible that all this hoopla about 2012 is intuitive foreknowledge of a radical geomagnetic field reversal that will cause us all to excrete large quantities of the spirit molecule DMT, thereby creating mass telepathy worldwide, the full crystallizing of the noosphere and dawning of the Omega Point.
I must state that I do not prescribe to a any certain set of circumstances for 2012, as I try to be open to any new interpretations about our future; however, there is strong scientific evidence that supports this hypothesis. For a good overview of this and other 2012 related topics, Geoff Stray's “Beyond 2012” is an impeccable source; he is a friend and has created a magnum opus of 2012 related ideas.
Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Writer, Researcher, Lecturer
Founder, Omega Point Institute
by Jonathan McGregor Bethel
“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.”
Matt 6:22 KJV
If someone were to ask you where the “I” you realize about yourself is centered in your body, you would undoubtedly say behind your eyes. Well, that of course makes sense because our brain is in our head, and this is the place from where our mind looks out upon the world. However, esoteric thinkers have thought for a long time that the pineal gland has many mystical qualities and is the place where the “I AM” consciousness of our soul enters our body. Rene Descartes is the one who first called this gland the “Seat of the Soul,” but a general esoteric understanding of the head chakra being tied to divine wisdom goes back much further.
Two deep esoteric strands of thought both place the heaven world, the Nirvanic realm, within the head of man. The Kabbalistic middle pillar of the tree of life and the Hindu chakra system both place stacked energy centers along the spine culminating in the mystical energy center of the Head. Both systems show how the grosser material tendencies are subsumed in the more rarified higher centers of the head. These two systems can be utilized to facilitate a complete integration of the personality under the aegis of the higher self, as lower personality energies are sublimated into the higher centers of the head.
The pineal gland is a pea-sized gland located in the center of our brain, and although the pineal is not exposed to the outside world, the gland is photosensitive; one of its functions is to regulate our circadian rhythms, our internal natural clock, using light to govern the pineal gland's melatonin production.
It has also been discovered that the pineal gland secretes several very intense psychedelic compounds, notably DMT. Dr. Rick Strassman has discovered that this compound is excreted by the pineal gland in large amounts at birth and at death. It is thought that this substance is the center piece in people who have had near death experiences, abduction scenarios, out of body experiences, and mystical peak experiences, not to mention he found high concentrations in schizophrenic patients.
This seems to be evidence that when it is fully open, our pineal gland is indeed a gland in the perception of the great hologram of the universe surrounding us. It is the third eye that sees into the spirit realm, the hologram of the Zero Point field, the mind of God. This third eye, this pineal gland, can be activated and fully opened through deep meditative practices and trance work.
Remote location viewer's focus on the third eye in the head when attempting to sense and project into the etheric realm surrounding us - they seek to travel the holographic etheric image of reality. There is really nothing magickal about it; we have just evolved to a point where we can now utilize hyper-spatial techniques and travel the etheric hologram.
Some 2012 eschatologists besides me, such as Geoff Stray, propose that the pineal gland is a future organ of perception. It is currently in a latent phase of operability, but that can change with reversal of the geomagnetic field. It is believed by some that a magnetic pole reversal on earth could trigger a mass production of these molecules in people all over the globe, a molecular vehicle whereby one travels to a new dimension, an ascension to a new plane of being.
None of us know for certain what will happen in 2012; this is just wild eyed speculation. However, the next major wave of sunspot activity is set to occur in 2012. In addition, solar activity has been on the increase since records started being kept. And scientists recently stipulated the earth is hotter than it ever has been in 1 million years. Sure, the burning of fossil fuels is adding horribly to global warming, yet the real culprit in the mounting earth changes is the solar activity. Not to mention, there are many anomalous activities occurring all over our solar system caused by increased solar activity. A solar magnetic field reversal in 2012 during an extremely active cycle would undoubtedly cause a magnetic polar reversal here on Earth.
So, it is possible that all this hoopla about 2012 is intuitive foreknowledge of a radical geomagnetic field reversal that will cause us all to excrete large quantities of the spirit molecule DMT, thereby creating mass telepathy worldwide, the full crystallizing of the noosphere and dawning of the Omega Point.
I must state that I do not prescribe to a any certain set of circumstances for 2012, as I try to be open to any new interpretations about our future; however, there is strong scientific evidence that supports this hypothesis. For a good overview of this and other 2012 related topics, Geoff Stray's “Beyond 2012” is an impeccable source; he is a friend and has created a magnum opus of 2012 related ideas.
Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Writer, Researcher, Lecturer
Founder, Omega Point Institute
By Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Considering all the earthquakes, volcanic activity, and extreme weather we have been experiencing, it’s hard not to have apocalyptic thoughts and speculate that we may be approaching the end of time. It is very telling that many cultures have prophecies and calendars that focus on our current world age. These prophecies predict that our current time will be a period of great strife and transformation; they further predict this chaos will precede the creation of a new form of mankind.
I am endeavoring to present a series of articles delineating earth changes, eschatology, and the year 2012. I will discuss the nuances of our rapidly transforming biosphere, and I will describe the advent of the noosphere, a layer of collective synchronous thought surrounding the planet. I seek to present the facts as they are, how they are related to our current outlook, and what could be on the horizon. However, I also desire to dispel the fear about our approach to this radical shift and describe what it “could” mean for us.
Why is 2012 related to the end of the world? To look at this as the “End” and not the beginning of a new cycle doesn’t fit what is really happening. There are several lines of thought that point to the year 2012 as a period of radical transformation and the culmination of human history.
First of all, it is during this year that the Maya 13 baktun long-count calendar has its termination point – December 21, 2012 – the winter solstice. This 13 baktun calendar began on August 12, 3114 B.C., and its duration is 1/5 of a precession, a 26,000 year period. John Major Jenkins discovered that the 2012 end-date coincides with an alignment with the galactic center. Consequently, after 26,000 years we are completing a cycle, and we are realigning with the galactic center; this is the wake-up call for human history.
Secondly, Terence McKenna’s “TimeWave Zero”, which is based on the Chinese system of the I-Ching and maps the fluctuation between habit and novelty, is the other belief system which points to this date. The “TimeWave” reaches infinite novelty at the same time as the end-date of the Calendar of the Maya during late 2012. In other words, what it says is the complexity of modern life reaches it zenith on this date, and mankind enters a new phase of being. There are various other intimations and prophecies of 2012, and we will discuss them later in this series.
There is evidence to suggest that 2012 will coincide with what is expected to be a very active year for sunspots. Some predictions even state that the sun is going through a magnetic pole shift, and this pole reversal may be brought about by the extreme solar activity of 2012.
If this were to occur on the sun, it could bring about a devastating situation on the earth, including a pole shift. This pole shift on the earth may be actually occurring whether the sun shifts poles or not. One thing is for certain. The extreme weather we have been witnessing appears to be a direct influence from all the anomalous solar activity, not just the human induced “Global Warming” many are claiming.
In spite of that, it may very well be that the sun is emitting evolution altering energy, torsion-wave energy, and mutating us all into beings capable of operating in a new and higher existence. This is the perspective of several researchers; although, I don’t think you will get any reductionist scientists agreeing with that. True or untrue, we should remain open-minded until we find out otherwise. Main stream science would consider this to be preposterous. We shall see; this evidence, including the extreme weather is not bogus and cannot be faked. It appears that we humans veil the unknown and uncertain in ominous imagery out of our own fear. Therefore, because we’re in a time of rapid change, a disintegrating biosphere, extreme weather, and an uncertain future, the 2012 end-date takes on threatening and apocalyptic image.
On the other hand, we have others who think they have it all figured out, thinking things will remain the same as always, and that we have nothing to fear. These two perspectives are typical of human beings and get us nowhere. We need to face all of this with open yet discriminating minds, without casting doom on everything we hear and without being so self-assured that we think we have it all figured out. We need to take in the facts as they become apparent and make decisions accordingly.
Whatever the facts are, we need to be creating spiritual ideals and treating the others around us with the kindness we would like to receive, creating a positive morphic thought field and influencing the course of events in a beneficial way. This way, we will be in the best frame of mind to meet any challenges that may arise. If nothing happens, wonderful, we’re all better off with our benevolent behavior!
Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Omega Point Institute
www.omegapoint.org
www.2012eschaton.com
www.sacredwisdom.net
www.jonathanbethel.com
jonathan.mcgregor.bethel@gmail.com
It has become obvious that the world is in a state of extreme agitation and turmoil. It’s as if all the prophecies of old are manifesting before our very eyes, and the planet is building up to a crescendo of unbelievable proportions. An individual can actually sense and feel this tension within the world mounting towards some sort of climax. In a very holier-than-thou way, many doomsayers are pointing to the extreme weather, geological disasters, and geo-political turmoil we are having as evidence that this is the “End-Times.” Indeed, we could possibly be facing an “End-Times” scenario. Unfortunately, these doomsayers hope for and want this to be the end for all of us. They think this world is tainted and must be flushed, and they will then enter their heaven state with their chosen peers. They actually feel they are the rightful heirs to a new kingdom, and it is not reserved for anyone who doesn’t believe their way. It seems many of these individuals actually thrive on the negativity forming within our world, maintaining their perspectives that are based on scriptural evidence of their sacred books, whether it is the Bible, Torah, Koran, or other book. This won’t help us at all in the trying times ahead, and this is a very immature and egocentric perspective. Such is the nature of radical religious paradigms.
Many are pointing to the current events going on in the world to support their specific religious or political platforms. For instance, the hard left is pointing to all the extreme weather we have been experiencing and blaming it on just “Global Warming.” This “Global Warming,” which is blamed on human civilization and the extreme right wing, is the “catch-all” for some of our global problematic scenarios. Indeed, “Global Warming” may have a part to play in the overall weather patterns we have been experiencing, but it surely can not be the only culprit. In fact, if one were to actually get involved and research the topic a little bit, instead of just listening to and being coerced by political rhetoric, one would see that the Earth’s weather patterns are in a state of agitation due to a connection to the sun with its increased solar activity. Actually, due to the increased solar activity and the forecast of more of it, we can expect more extreme weather, earthquakes, and volcanoes as time goes on. In truth, it is thought that the year 2012 is going to be one of the most active years for sun spots we will have ever had. This is a most intriguing fact. What could it possibly mean for us?
This is the way the Sun-Earth connection works. When there happens to be a solar flare or a CME(coronal mass Ejection) from the surface of the sun, it creates a huge wave of energy that travels vast distances and eventually collides with the Earth’s magnetic field. As this happens, the earth’s magnetic field reacts and contorts the envelope surrounding our planet, causing electro-magnetic disturbances, shifting the jet stream, and adding torque to our system of plate tectonics. The result is black outs, extreme weather, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. Currently, all the planets in our solar system are experiencing anomalies of one form or another. This surely can’t be blamed on global warming.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to minimize the effects of this horrendous problem of global warming. It is definitely a major problem, and we need to lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and find alternative sources of energy. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done, and it may be too late to save our biosphere. We shall see. That doesn’t mean we should exasperate the situation or ignore it. I just can’t jump on the bandwagon and state that the problems we are facing are just the result of our oil consumption; they are not. Granted, mankind through its uncaring attitude, greed, and its slothful use of oil has decimated our biosphere and made our future survival nearly impossible. That being said, it is time we quit playing the holier-than-thou and blame game and start putting our heads together and find some solutions to our mounting global problems. It may be the prophets of old could see that we were facing a huge cataclysm, and we are only now able to collect the scientific evidence, which portends such a demise. One can’t be sure; however, if we’re facing such a bleak future, would it not be wise to be treating each other with the benevolent caring one would expect from spiritual creatures, trying to clean up as much karma as possible, before the sword of Damocles falls? Or do we gallop blindly into the sunset in the hypocritical and uncaring behavior we’ve all become accustomed to? The choice is yours to make!
Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Omega Point Institute
www.omegapoint.org
www.2012eschaton.com
www.sacredwisdom.net
www.jonathanbethel.com
jonathan.mcgregor.bethel@gmail.com
It has become obvious that the world is in a state of extreme agitation and turmoil. It’s as if all the prophecies of old are manifesting before our very eyes, and the planet is building up to a crescendo of unbelievable proportions. An individual can actually sense and feel this tension within the world mounting towards some sort of climax. In a very holier-than-thou way, many doomsayers are pointing to the extreme weather, geological disasters, and geo-political turmoil we are having as evidence that this is the “End-Times.” Indeed, we could possibly be facing an “End-Times” scenario. Unfortunately, these doomsayers hope for and want this to be the end for all of us. They think this world is tainted and must be flushed, and they will then enter their heaven state with their chosen peers. They actually feel they are the rightful heirs to a new kingdom, and it is not reserved for anyone who doesn’t believe their way. It seems many of these individuals actually thrive on the negativity forming within our world, maintaining their perspectives that are based on scriptural evidence of their sacred books, whether it is the Bible, Torah, Koran, or other book. This won’t help us at all in the trying times ahead, and this is a very immature and egocentric perspective. Such is the nature of radical religious paradigms.
Many are pointing to the current events going on in the world to support their specific religious or political platforms. For instance, the hard left is pointing to all the extreme weather we have been experiencing and blaming it on just “Global Warming.” This “Global Warming,” which is blamed on human civilization and the extreme right wing, is the “catch-all” for some of our global problematic scenarios. Indeed, “Global Warming” may have a part to play in the overall weather patterns we have been experiencing, but it surely can not be the only culprit. In fact, if one were to actually get involved and research the topic a little bit, instead of just listening to and being coerced by political rhetoric, one would see that the Earth’s weather patterns are in a state of agitation due to a connection to the sun with its increased solar activity. Actually, due to the increased solar activity and the forecast of more of it, we can expect more extreme weather, earthquakes, and volcanoes as time goes on. In truth, it is thought that the year 2012 is going to be one of the most active years for sun spots we will have ever had. This is a most intriguing fact. What could it possibly mean for us?
This is the way the Sun-Earth connection works. When there happens to be a solar flare or a CME(coronal mass Ejection) from the surface of the sun, it creates a huge wave of energy that travels vast distances and eventually collides with the Earth’s magnetic field. As this happens, the earth’s magnetic field reacts and contorts the envelope surrounding our planet, causing electro-magnetic disturbances, shifting the jet stream, and adding torque to our system of plate tectonics. The result is black outs, extreme weather, earthquakes, and volcanic activity. Currently, all the planets in our solar system are experiencing anomalies of one form or another. This surely can’t be blamed on global warming.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not trying to minimize the effects of this horrendous problem of global warming. It is definitely a major problem, and we need to lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and find alternative sources of energy. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done, and it may be too late to save our biosphere. We shall see. That doesn’t mean we should exasperate the situation or ignore it. I just can’t jump on the bandwagon and state that the problems we are facing are just the result of our oil consumption; they are not. Granted, mankind through its uncaring attitude, greed, and its slothful use of oil has decimated our biosphere and made our future survival nearly impossible. That being said, it is time we quit playing the holier-than-thou and blame game and start putting our heads together and find some solutions to our mounting global problems. It may be the prophets of old could see that we were facing a huge cataclysm, and we are only now able to collect the scientific evidence, which portends such a demise. One can’t be sure; however, if we’re facing such a bleak future, would it not be wise to be treating each other with the benevolent caring one would expect from spiritual creatures, trying to clean up as much karma as possible, before the sword of Damocles falls? Or do we gallop blindly into the sunset in the hypocritical and uncaring behavior we’ve all become accustomed to? The choice is yours to make!
Jonathan McGregor Bethel
Omega Point Institute
www.omegapoint.org
www.2012eschaton.com
www.sacredwisdom.net
www.jonathanbethel.com
jonathan.mcgregor.bethel@gmail.com
