About this Episode
Love is the very essence of our being, all of life, and the Universe. When we recognize this, we are in harmony with ourselves, those around us, and all that is. Dena begins her new book by describing her life in 9th century BCE India when the clan her mother led lived in harmony with each other and nature. It was a time of peace and great joy. Although it is hard to imagine in our current world, we are moving into another period of peace, harmony, and joy. All the current turmoil is a sign of great change. While reading this excerpt, update it to current times and imagine what life would be like if we apply the principles she describes: “My mother once took the whole clan to a small river not far from us where we got our water. She told us that if we stopped the flow of water, the area downstream would dry up and other life forms would die, and we would be responsible. Similarly, if we took more than we needed from the forest, the flow of the life force would slow to a trickle, causing distress in other areas. This is the law of the universe, she said. Every particle is connected to every other, and the one who causes pain is the one who will suffer. The one who treasures and upholds life is the one who will know joy. This was the knowledge inbred in us. Respecting the law is our duty, mother said. The rhythms of the days and seasons beat in our bodies. We were one with them and sweet contentment filled the air. There was little illness, for the forest foods and water were pure and contained every element our bodies needed. We had medicinal herbs and plenty to correct any imbalance. Death caused sorrow, but it was not a searing sadness because we understood that those souls would reappear, and because we knew that a soul departed only after it had fulfilled its purpose.” I’m not suggesting that we give up our individual wealth or material pleasures. I am suggesting that we ask: In current times, how can we, as individuals and as a society, use spiritual wisdom to create a world based in love, harmony, and peace for the well-being of all people, the environment, animals, plants, and all that is? Please join us Thursday to learn more spiritual wisdom and practical knowledge gained from Dena’s extensive past life memories.