November 4, 2008
Dear Friends,
Recently I was reminded of a truth that really was a catalyst for me at the beginning of my spiritual journey. Being reminded of it was timely, for I understand it through new lenses, and today I want to apply it to the topic of food (of course!). It is a scripture from the LDS religion (my spiritual “upbringing”, along with Catholicism, Vedanta, Hinduism – all paths with inherent Truths, still very dear to my heart), found in the Doctrines & Covenants: “For intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence; wisdom receiveth wisdom; truth embraceth truth; virtue loveth virtue; light cleaveth unto light;…” (D & C 88:40)
“Intelligence cleaveth unto intelligence…light cleaveth unto light” – these words keep striking a chord within me. When I think of my desire to purify my body system, I visualize myself as a light being that is “polluted” by the material gross toxins of this physical reality. As I attempt to balance and be healthier, I am literally trying to purify my Light, raise my vibration, shine more brilliant, and be more refined – both inside and out. This is not about judgment, right vs. wrong, good vs. bad. It is about choosing to increase more of that in my life which supports my growth in a positive direction and shedding those aspects that do not support this progressive evolution. It is like my physical/ food sheath is clouded over with the “dirt” of this material world, and I’m trying to wash away the impurities so that I can better see and better view my subtle and causal bodies, which will reveal to me my higher Self.
Intelligence and Light, as related to food, is equivalent to Organic, Fresh, Whole, Pure, Natural, Super, Wild-crafted, and Homegrown. The old adage “you are what you eat” is very appropriate here, for it reflects the Ayurvedic teaching that “Like increases Like”. As you eat, consume, partake, swallow, chew, digest whatever you choose to put into your mouth – so you will be. It is really very simple. If your food is pure, so will be your body. When your body is pure, your mind is better supported (literally on a chemical level). You will naturally begin to think positive and supportive thoughts, which, in turn, will begin to awaken the “sleeping” soul and enliven the “drowsy” one. Eventually, when you are fully “awakened”, you will naturally only be drawn to Intelligence and Light, you will cleave only to that which you already are.
So, as we desire, so we will manifest. This is my hope and faith. I am living testimony of this truth. I’m not fully where I want to be, but as I step back and get perspective of my entire life to this date, I can see the progress, the evolution, the spiritual maturity that has happened. I understand that as I simply continue, day by day, and even breath by breath, I will one day reach my personal (and our universal) goal of Enlightenment, Moksha, Re-union with Divinity. It doesn’t matter to me what you call it, for words cannot truly describe this soul felt hunger to reunite with our Source. But reunite I will!
May we all consciously be on this path together. Eat well. Eat simply. Eat pure. Support your children, your partner, your friends, and your family in the same process as well – for we are all on the same journey whether we are conscious of it or not.
As you sow, so shall you reap. It is law. Tathaastu!
Namaste,
Gwen Nitya
VedaOcean
