JUNE NEWSLETTER 2019
CAN I HAVE A “READING”?
Written by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
By now most people in our culture basically know what a
medium/psychic is and they seem (to a certain extent) believe in them or want
to, and due to this, I am encountering more people who are regularly visiting them
(for a fee) to ask them questions about their futures, their love life and what
to do regarding important life decisions.
A psychic possesses extrasensory perception and involved
in psychic phenomena AND a medium can communicate with spirits in the
spirit world. Most of these have both
abilities in various degrees.
Now, if we assume for the sake of this discussion, those
giving what is generally referred to as a “reading” are legitimate psychic/mediums,
one needs to discern their moral quality (like attracts like) and if their
intent is good, or for strictly self-interests (pride or monetary). Just
because a psychic may give you psychic evidence, doesn’t mean they are
qualified to give out life advice.
There are good people who have these faculties who do not
belong to a religious/spiritual group or belief system that incorporate their abilities.
They work on their own and also whose intent is good; trying to help others
according to what they believe is right. However, there are others who are the
complete opposite (manipulative, unreliable, they say things so the person keeps
coming back to pay them money, and some tell clients what they want to hear, etc.).
Commonsense and wise judgement should be used by anyone
visiting psychics and mediums, even when at religious/spiritual groups or centers.
Spiritists tell people to use their own judgement, decide for themselves and reject
whatever they do not accept by their reason.
Why I am bringing up this topic is that the purpose of
material life is to progress, we have freewill and we need to make our own
decisions in life. Some people can’t or won’t make a decision before getting
a “reading” and can become dependent going to these psychic/mediums; to the point
they are running their very lives.
Good spirits never tell us what to do, they only suggest. Spiritist
mediums go through a period of extensive education and exercise of their faculty,
provide services for free, and work in groups which provides a check and
balance on each other, and corroboration. Emphasis is on spiritual and moral teachings:
personal responsibility, right conduct, existence of the soul and afterlife, the
process of reincarnation, evolution of the soul, the power of prayer, and, also
helping troubled spirits.
Therefore, I recommend all be very discerning about what anyone
says. Mediums/psychics are imperfect people, too. One can listen to advice, but
make your own decisions. Also, study up on mediumship/psychic phenomena. Lastly,
have more faith in yourself and in the Creator!
SPIRITUAL SCIENCE
“Spiritism’s fundamental principles deal with the nature, origin
and destiny of spirits as well as their relationship and interaction with the
material world.”
Allan Kardec, Codifier of Spiritism
Educator and Paranormal Researcher
POWER OF PRAYER
Inspirationally received
by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
The power of prayer is a reality, it has a genuine effect and
can be very powerful. The more positively you believe in it, the stronger and more
beneficial the influence.
Fervent and sincere thoughts for goodness and to request
help for ourselves and others radiate mightily, and are seconded by the good
spirits who want to help us.
Prayers are always answered; yet not always how we may like,
but in a way we justly deserve.
OBJECTIVE
OF LIFE
Written by Sebastián de Arauco
We must rise
above the suffocating materialism that surrounds us, and make our spirit vibrate
in a more subtle tonic.
Even when the
needs of our present human life absorb most of our time, we need to put to the
background the material aspect of our life (without neglecting our
obligations), if we want to move forward; if we want to fulfill the true
purpose of Life, which is to spiritually progress through evolution towards states
of consciousness of greater happiness. Material goods will never satisfy the
cravings of our spirit.
More than once we have heard someone ask:
More than once we have heard someone ask:
What is the
purpose of life?
What have we
come to this world for?
The true object
of human life is spiritual progress in its various aspects, according to the
evolutionary needs of each one. We have come to this world because it is what
belongs to us by law.
We are in this world,
not to eat, sleep and have fun, as some that are little evolved think; but to perfect
ourselves; not to continue being what we were or what we are, but to go closer
towards what we should be.
Spiritual science holds that the object of human life is to progress, to evolve, to continue ascending the scale of the worlds, towards the goal, which is perfection. Acquire experiences, knowledge and develop intelligence, strengthen the spirit and purify the soul, eliminating imperfections; so that, at the end of that human journey, we will return to the spiritual world, which is where we belong, enriched with greater progress.
And all this, is it acquired by living a life of vices, comfort or isolation? NO. It is in the struggle of human life, overcoming temptations and difficulties; it is through the action performed, through constant effort that we develop the faculties contained in the essence of Life received from the Divine Creator and we become strong and great.
Spiritual science holds that the object of human life is to progress, to evolve, to continue ascending the scale of the worlds, towards the goal, which is perfection. Acquire experiences, knowledge and develop intelligence, strengthen the spirit and purify the soul, eliminating imperfections; so that, at the end of that human journey, we will return to the spiritual world, which is where we belong, enriched with greater progress.
And all this, is it acquired by living a life of vices, comfort or isolation? NO. It is in the struggle of human life, overcoming temptations and difficulties; it is through the action performed, through constant effort that we develop the faculties contained in the essence of Life received from the Divine Creator and we become strong and great.
It is true that
every ascension requires effort; but it is also true that, in each of us, there
are resources and internal forces that we do not know, and that put into
action, can lead us to great achievements.
LET’S NOT
FORGET IT.
(Article dated 06/5/2019 from
Association of Spiritual Studies of the Villena Group in Alicante, Spain
at www.pazamorycaridad.com and translated
from Spanish by Yvonne C. Limoges)
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TOLERANCE
Inspirationally received
by Julie L. Harper
If you find yourself offended by another person’s words or
actions, you are allowing that person to personally affect you. Offensiveness
often results in defensiveness and criticism that causes conflict and
separation from love.
When not within agreement with love, one’s personal health
and relationships can weaken...or worse, if not corrected.
Everyone is imperfect and each of us are spiritually
required to correct our own faults.
Focusing on another's perceived error, or even their
differing lifestyle choice, is a diversion from the needed work on one’s own
transgressions.
Energy is far better spent on personal improvement because
you, just as your adversaries, will be solely held spiritually accountable for
each action, making for an immense job, just to attend to one’s own conduct.
Ultimately, other's actions and words are of no consequence
to your accountability except in how you respond.
Every human is born into earthly life because conditions
here allow for experiences that enable growth and expiation of prior wrong
doings.
Each person is of different moral, spiritual, and intellect
within our spiritual progression, but all pass through like trials and lessons
within a divinely designated lifetime.
Therefore, do not judge....as another’s mistake and lesson are
likely ones that you may have experienced within your existence or will at some
point during your soul’s growth.
Whether it appears so or not, another’s trial is often as
difficult or even more of a challenge for them than yours is for you.
Instead of disharmony, we influence kinship by maintaining
compassion and by following a higher path of morality.
Practice tolerance and forgiveness for yourself and for
others; our humanness causes us to act many times in error. We must try our best,
and begin again when we falter.
An innate imprint of good conduct lies within our being, and
also, Jesus and other prophets have given us superior guidance.
The core of tolerance is as simple as the practice of the
Golden Rule: love one and another.
CHARITY
From Kardec’s The
Spirits’ Book, item 886 & 888, from Anna Blackwell’s English translation:
Question: What is the true meaning of the word
charity as employed by Jesus?
Spirit response:
“Benevolence for
everyone, indulgence for the imperfections of others, forgiveness of injuries.”
Question: What is to be thought of alms-giving?
Spirit response:
“To be reduced to beg degrades a man morally as well as
physically; it brutifies him. In a state of society based on the law of God and
justice, provision would be made for assisting the weak without
humiliating them; the means of living would be insured to all who are unable to
work, so as not to leave their life at the mercy of chance and of individual
good-will.”
YOUNG BIRDS MUST LEARN TO FLY!
Written by Yvonne Crespo Limoges
We love our children. They are forever young in our eyes,
and we want the best for them always.
We want to give them more than what we had (if we can) to get
them off to a good start in life.
Each child is very different and some need more help, guidance
and support than others (some for life; if disabled or with other serious problems).
Some kids are very cooperative, but some seem to fight our best
efforts to assist them. Being a parent/caregiver is NOT easy! Our hearts (our
love), can rule our heads (our commonsense)! We have all made mistakes or decisions
we regret.
We may even criticize them and hold them back from expressing
in really harmless ways their own individuality (although we may NOT like/agree
with their choices – I think each generation has this problem). However, remember
they are still exploring and learning who they are!
I have 3 kids in a wide range of ages and the condition of
the times when they were young people are very different. I have an older one who
only needed a beeper; rent, a car, and insurance were relatively cheap. I also have
a millennial; and now rent, insurance and college costs are higher, and more expensive
technological devices are practically a basic necessity.
When we try to micromanage/help our older children (there is
a difference between needs and wants), sometimes letting them make
more of their own efforts to try, even fall, and make an effort to get back up,
and learning to stand on their own is more beneficial for their emotional growth.
However, deciding when to help them or when to let go is very difficult.
There should be some accountability on their part.
We need to try to teach them responsibility, how to be self-reliant
and be resilient, to know about finances (especially savings), and, the ability
to confidently think and decide matters enough to sustain themselves through everyday
struggles, trials, tests and disappointments… because life is difficult. The rich
and famous suffer, too.
Providing them a belief system to contemplate (whether they believe
it now or not) may provide inner comfort and solace during very trying times.
The odds are we will leave this earth before them, some much
earlier due to accidents or illness. Are our children able to sustain themselves
during the storms of life and live independently without us?
These spirits have been placed in our care as a mission in
this existence for us to love and teach them by our words and our behavior to be
a good person, help others as they are able, and to be a productive adult in
society.
In addition, parent/caregivers with spouse/partners are the
first example to children of what a couple should be - a unique personal relationship.
Is it a loving, affectionate and mutually respectful one, an angry and abusive
one, or one that is distant and indifferent? You can be sure our children are observing
us…and are affected by what they see, or don’t see.
In conclusion, if we have done our overall best, that is all
that is expected. None of us is perfect.
*****
Sending our prayers to ALL the children of the world, some
suffering in abysmal conditions!
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Edited
by Yvonne Crespo Limoges, Director
E-mail: ylimoges@aol.com
Spiritist Society of Florida
5042 22 Avenue
North,
St. Petersburg,
Florida 33710 Website:
www.spiritistsocietyfl.com
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