The Higher Law

During my study of Eastern religions and the martial arts, I have been reintroduced to meditation. Based on my study, I began using meditation on a daily basis and am amazed at its power. I have found it to be an excellent tool for cultivating awareness and sustaining inner peace. I have found sometimes meditation simply quiets your mind and prepares you for inspiration. I have found at other times that mediation can be the very medium by which inspiration is received. Although I cannot quantify it, I have also come to sense that there is something that occurs during mediation that enhances your overall state of being.

From my experience, I believe meditation to be a higher form of prayer and a key to unlocking the energy of the body and the greater powers of the mind. Further, I believe meditation to be the primary gateway for separating the mind, body and spirit as a critical component of spiritual advancement.

Some Simple Lessons

I don’t claim to be an expert in meditation, but during the time I have used it I have learned a few simple lessons that I thought I would share.

1. Get Comfortable – So much of meditation seems to be associated with the ability to relax the body and connect with the inner workings of the mind and spirit. I have found this can best be done when the body is comfortable and at ease. In the beginning stages, sitting with my legs crossed worked just fine. I have found that focusing on relaxing the eyes and jaw are very helpful. A quiet, peaceful location is also very important.

2. Relax Through Breathing – I have found breathing to be extremely important tool in meditation. When used properly, it is very effective in relaxing the body and mind. I have learned as you link breathing to energy flow, you can use breathing to progress into deeper meditation.

3. Discipline Your Thoughts – Generally as I start meditation, the biggest obstacle is to simply quiet my mind. Because of this, I usually reject all thoughts until my mind is still. At that point, I begin to observe the thoughts that come to my mind. I have found it is important to be open-minded, as thoughts of awareness and inspiration don’t always come in the form or go the direction I may expect.

Qi Gong

Qi Gong is an ancient study of meditative practices and body exercises that is used in many Eastern religions and martial arts. Many who have studied Qi Gong teach a form of standing meditation, and even meditation through movements. I have began studying this, and found this to be a much more difficult form of meditation. However, I have begun to glimpse the greater power of connecting the entire body in mediation.

I would invite you to consider using meditation as a tool in your spiritual journey. I really believe that the greater knowledge and powers of the mind, body and spirit are available to us and waiting to be accessed as we seek them through our spiritual journeys.

Note: If any of you are interested in learning more about the breathing, body movements and structure associated with Qi Gong, I have used a video called “Qi Foundations,” produced by Steven Smith that is very helpful. My brother works with Steven and can arrange for you to purchase a copy. His site is www.facebook.com/DefendersofTruth.

(Please refer to my explanation regarding the use of the words “God” and “Religion” in the post, “A Treatise on the Purpose of Religion.”)

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I was raised a member of the Mormon Church and have been a member all of my life until recently. During these years, I have spent significant time studying the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon and other Mormon scriptures and teachings. Through this, I have learned great truths. I regularly refer to these scriptures for guidance and understanding. Although, many of the Mormon teachings talk about seeking knowledge from the “best books,” Mormons are discouraged somewhat directly and mostly indirectly from studying too extensively the scriptures of other religions or spiritual teachings not part of the Mormon cannon. Because of this, I erroneously came to the mentality that there was one Church that was right and that held all truth, and that all other religions were simply wrong and did not have truth from which I could learn over and above what was provided in Mormon teachings. I do not say this by way of criticism, as almost every religion of which I am aware and many of the members of these religions approach this in a similar way.

Over the last couple of months, I have decided to learn a little more about other religions, their origin and their teachings. What I have come to understand is what I believe is the hope by which religions can unite together in their great purpose in the Two Kingdom Society.

All Truth is Part of One Great Whole

I think it is safe to say that all religions believe that truth when it is fully revealed fits together in one great pattern of consistency and wholeness. As I have studied different religions, I have noticed the difference in the foundation of their beliefs. I have noticed some religions focus more on the nature of God, some on our relationship with God, some on the state of our existence before and after this life, some on our relationship with each other, some on the laws of nature and the cycles of change, some on self-mastery, some on spiritual progression, some on ordinances and so many other different aspects of spirituality. What I have come to believe is that each religion has a divine origin and that those who were inspired to found and lead those religions were given a unique perspective and portion of truth from God. I believe that when these truths come together, we will see that they fit together in a great pattern of consistency and wholeness.

Now I acknowledge that religions can be used for ill purposes and can be corrupted. I am also aware that religions have different views on various topics. However, as I looked at the most prevalent religions in our world, I believe that each one has a unique perspective and portion of the truth necessary to discover the greater truths that I believe God wants us to understand. Many religions believe that God has greater truths to give them. I believe that some of these greater truths have already been revealed and are waiting for our discovery in the scriptures and spiritual teachings of other religions.

The “I Ching”

Let me provide one example. Recently I read the “I Ching,” also known as “The Book of Changes” or “Yi Jing” as pronounced in Chinese. Many claim the eight trigrams, which serve as the foundation for the “I Ching”, were revealed supernaturally as early as 2800 BC. The “I Ching” is like a Holy Bible to many of the Chinese and is written by four of the most honored Chinese Sages—Fu Xi, King Wen, the Duke of Zhou and Confucius. The influence of the “I Ching” has been significant in China and throughout different parts of Asia. Some consider it simply a book of divination, but those who have studied it deeply claim that it reveals many of the great truths of our existence.

You would think we would be aware of and have read a book with this history and purpose. However, I am embarrassed to say that I had not even heard of the “I Ching” until a couple of months ago, when my brother mentioned that he had come across it in his study of the martial art, Bagua.

My experience in reading the “I Ching” was incredible. In my simple study of the material, I found that the book contained an incredible description of the cycles of change and many important truths associated with our existence. I found that many of the principles found in this book confirmed what I had previously learned as truth in my religious study. I also found principles that expanded my understanding of truths I had previously learned. Further, I found principles I had never before considered, which as I read I knew to be true. I came to understand that the “I Ching” provides a prospective and understanding different than any other religious scripture I have read or of which I am aware. I have come to believe that the “I Ching” is an inspired book that provides an essential key for understanding the spiritual and physical laws upon which this existence is based and operates.

Uniting the Religions of the World

I do believe that it is possible for the religions of the world to unite together. I believe this will happen in a day when the leaders of different religions acknowledge the truth and wisdom held in other religions and encourage their members to seek truth from all sources. I know there are differences in beliefs, but I believe they can be put aside in a unity focused on understanding the greater truths and purposes that will be revealed when religions comes together to unite their unique portion of truth with that of other religions. That will be the day when religion takes its proper role in society and appropriately establishes the moral foundation upon which our economic and political systems can operate. That will be a great day!

Note: For those of you interested in reading the “I Ching,” I found “The Complete I Ching” by Taoist Master Alfred Huang to be an excellent and thorough compilation and explanation of the ”I Ching.”

(Recently my life experiences have led me to reconsider the purpose of religion in my life and in society.  I have spent a significant amount of time studying, pondering and praying about this topic.  The following is what I have come to understand through this journey.)

Religion has had a profound impact on the history of our world.  Its role and influence have varied at different times and among different civilizations.  At times it has governed entire societies in theocracy.  At times it has been separate from government and economy and provided the moral foundation of a society.  At times it has inspired peace; at times it has inspired war.  At times it has inspired the creation of great civilizations, and at times it has inspired their destruction.  At times it has inspired freedom, and at times it has wielded great oppression.  At times it has inspired individuals and societies to the greatest achievements of this existence, and at times it has bound individuals and societies in bias and hate.  The nature of the influence of religion throughout history seems to be based on a pattern associated with the proper purpose of religion that I will seek to identify in this treatise.

The intention of this paper is to begin a conversation on and provide an initial definition of the purpose of religion.  For the purposes of this paper, religion can be defined as an organization that embraces a set of spiritual beliefs and practices.  This is often referred to as organized religion. 

According to its very definition, religion entails the recognition of a higher power.  For this treatise, I will refer to this higher power as God.  I recognize that many religions refer to a higher power differently.  For some religions, the higher power is simply a force, a spirit, nature or any of a number of other names and definitions of a power above ourselves.  Please understand that in my references to God in this treatise, it is meant to encapsulate the diverse definitions of higher power used by the different religions.  I mean no disrespect to any religion or their definition of a higher power in my use of the term God.

Spirituality

Spirituality can be defined as the search for happiness and peace through a connection with God (see discussion of a higher power above).  This search includes seeking to understand and achieve our purpose through answering the questions of our existence. Spirituality is like the blood of our bodies.  With it, we are enabled to ascend to our greatest potential.  Without it, we eventually wither and die. 

Spirituality exists independent of religion or any other organization.  Spirituality is ultimately the responsibility of the individual, as each person has a direct connection with God independent of any other factors.  Religion, economy, education and all other aspects of life are but tools that an individual can choose to utilize to facilitate the growth of their spirituality.  The amalgamation of each individual’s spiritual journey is the basis for society. 

The Structure of Society

Society can be defined as the moral, economic, social and legal structure that surrounds communities and the interactions of individuals.  The following is a brief definition of the four pillars of society listed above:

Moral – This pillar represents the laws of the conscience or the spiritual.  Included in this is the understanding of God, our existence and moral principles.  This pillar is most often associated with religion. 

Economic – This pillar represents the economic structure and includes the market, monetary system, division of labor and all other items associated with economic structure and transactions.  The amount of government intervention with this pillar varies from society to society according to the extent to which natural laws are allowed to govern economy. 

Social – This pillar encompasses social responsibility, rights and interactions.  Government, religion, culture and traditions all have significant influence on this pillar. 

Legal – This pillar represents all aspects of creating, interpreting and enforcing laws in society.  This pillar is always associated with government. 

You will notice that neither religion nor government are one of the four pillars of society.  That is because both religion and government are organizations within society that operate within the dictates of the four pillars according to the consent of the individuals within that society.  However, the formation and structure of any society is significantly influenced by the structure of religion and government elected by that society.  The following is a description of two of the most common structures for society.  Some of the philosophies associated with the following were initially written by Martin Luther and expanded by John Calvin and John Locke.  It was they who initially defined Two Kingdoms.  Prior to this, the Roman Catholic Church had a somewhat similar doctrine called Two Swords that may have served as a foundational doctrine for Martin Luther. 

One Kingdom

Any society in which the government legislates and executes laws within all four pillars of society falls under this category.   In essence, these governments dictate and enforce both the spiritual (moral) and physical (economic, social, legal).  One of the most defining attributes of One Kingdom Societies is the legislation and enforcement of laws associated with individual’s beliefs or moral standards that do not violate the rights of another.  Theocracies epitomize this form of government, however, these principles apply to a large extent to governments of many different labels, including those governments who uphold state-sponsored religions.  Societies of this form have been plentiful throughout history and in many instances have played an important role for good.  In contrast, many such societies have been responsible for robbing individuals of their rights and hindering individuals in their spiritual progression.  This is always a lower order of society, as it entails less individual accountability and responsibility than the structure we will discuss next.   

Two Kingdoms

Any society in which the government legislates and executes laws within the physical pillars of society (economic, social, legal) and reserves the rights associated with the spiritual pillar of society (moral) to religion falls under this category.  This is often referred to as a separation of church and state.  This structure of society has been rare throughout history, but is gaining increasing popularity.  The United States of America is perhaps the best example of this structure of society, although even it does not fully embrace these principles.  It is through a deeper understanding of a Two Kingdoms Society that we can best understand the purpose of religion. 

The Two Kingdoms Society operates correctly only when it is organized as a republic.  In this republic, God serves in the judicial branch, religions serve in the legislative branch, and government, business and other non-religious organizations (hereafter referred to as “government and business”) serve in the executive branch.  Religion through its connection with God receives and teaches laws of the conscience or spiritual, which include an understanding of God, our existence and moral principles.  Government and business have the responsibility through their connection with God to confirm these as truth.  Once these principles are confirmed, government and business create the environment within the physical pillars of society that best allow these confirmed truths to operate in the lives of each individual and the society as a whole. 

Finding the delicate balance between the role of religion and the role of government and business is critical to the long-term success of any Two Kingdom Society.  Government and business are not to infringe upon an individual’s freedom of belief or choice, except to the extent that those beliefs or choices violate the unalienable rights of another.   Further, government and business are not to eliminate or hinder religion’s influence through secularism in any of its forms.  As an organization in society, religion obtains its authority in society through the consent of its members.  Religion is entitled to enforce its beliefs and practices among its members by withdrawing membership from those who do not comply with its requirements.  Other than through the influence of its teachings, religion is not to interfere in the physical pillars of society.  Each individual plays a critical role in a Two Kingdom Society as their influence and consent are the power upon which each society rises or falls. 

Some people believe that religion is the world’s connection to God.  Religion is an extremely powerful tool for an individual to learn of and build their connection with God.  However, each individual has their own connection to God independent of religion or any organization.  Thus, business and political leaders can obtain the same access to God as religious leaders in fulfilling their respective responsibilities.  Further, each individual regardless of their position or affiliation can obtain the same access to God in fulfilling the purposes of their life.  This recognition allows us to build and operate societies based on equality recognizing the innate value of each individual.  Further, this recognition allows religion and government and business to both recognize and take their proper roles as one of the Two Kingdoms necessary for the higher order of society.

The Purpose of Religion

Religion plays a critical role in any society and as discussed above is one of the Two Kingdoms necessary for a higher order of society to be realized.  Religion has three primary purposes. 

1.       Establish the Moral Foundation of Society

Religion is responsible for establishing the moral foundation of society by receiving and teaching of God, the purpose of our existence and the moral principles by which we are to live. Nothing can defend a free people against the moral degradation of society. 

2.       Provide a Tool to Increase Spirituality

Religion is to be a tool through which its members can increase their spirituality.  Religions often offer scriptures, teachings, ordinances and other practices that are all part of the tool it provides its members. 

3.       Create a Community

Religion can provide a community by which its members can learn and progress together.  Not all religions choose this course, but many individuals have found great benefit in being part of a religious community from which they can learn from and grow with others. 

Building the Two Kingdom Society

It is essential for the future of our world that religion fulfills its critical purposes in our societies.  This will only occur if the religions of the world unite together.  Because many of us have tender feelings towards our religion and our beliefs, we can become closed-minded to the beauty and diversity of different religions and beliefs.  An even greater risk is that our bias prevents us from recognizing the strength and gifts of each other and God’s plans and purposes that may unfold in ways we do not expect.  I believe it is not one religion, but the religions of the world combined together with government and business that will find the solutions that will bring eventual peace and prosperity for all of us.  How great will be the day when the priest, the politician and the business person are esteemed as callings of equal importance and honor in two different kingdoms.  My hope is that this paper will serve as an invitation to all of us to reconsider our understanding of the purpose of religion and the important role we can each play in working together to find the purpose and peace available through our spiritual journeys.   

Many people believe that one day religious organizations will rule the world under God in some kind of great theocracy.  I would invite you to consider that God has chosen for this world to be governed by Two Kingdoms, each fulfilling their role in a grand republic.  I would further invite you to consider that God expects us to accept the increased accountability and work together to create this Two Kingdom Society.

I was raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormon Church).  Besides a few years as a teenager and college student, I have done my best to faithfully live my religion.  During college and in the following years, I found an incredible drive to understand my purpose and our existence.  My membership in the Mormon Church met this need and provided teachings and service opportunities that significantly enhanced my spiritual growth and provided answers to many of my questions.  I found a significant amount of identity and purpose in my religion and its culture.

As I have discussed in this blog, about three years ago I began a journey that has led me to the discovery of the primary purpose of my life.  Through this journey, I found significant opportunities for spiritual growth outside of my religion.  I always felt this path was consistent with my religion and was just an additional channel through which I could continue my spiritual growth.  As leaders of the my church became aware of this spiritual path, they became very concerned as they felt my path was inconsistent with the teachings of the Mormon Church.  Recently these concerns increased, and it became apparent that I was left with a choice between my religion and what I knew to be the primary purpose of my life.  This is a choice I never thought I would have to make. 

As I pondered this decision, I knew I had to better understand the purpose of religion.  If my connection to God was contingent on religion or if religion and spirituality were the same, how could I choose anything above religion?  After significant study and consideration, I have come to the following conclusions.  Each of us has a connection with God that is independent of any organization.  Our spirituality is a personal journey for which each of us has personal accountability.  Religion, education, economy, culture, and other aspects of our life are tools we can utilize to facilitate our spiritual growth.  In this, I do not want to underestimate the importance of religion.  Religion is ultimately responsible to establish the moral foundation of any society and is a critical tool we can utilize in our spiritual growth.  However, our ultimate responsibility to God and to our self is to follow what we discover to be the purposes of our life.  Based on these principles, I made the decision this week to resign my membership in the Mormon Church and to continue to pursue what I know to be the primary purpose of my life. 

Now this being said, I want to express gratitude for the time I have had as a member of the Mormon Church.  In this organization, I have met incredible people who have been great mentors and friends.  Further, I have been taught and led to ask questions that have led me to so many important aspects of my spiritual growth.  Even as the leaders of the Mormon Church have perceived differences between my path and the teachings of the Mormon Church, they have been particularly respectful and kind.  I will miss the association and spiritual strength I have found through the Mormon Church and its members for so many years. 

In my journey, I have come to know that each of us has distinct purposes for which we were sent by God to this Earth to accomplish for our own progression and for the progression of others.  Throughout life, we are prepared for and led by God to these purposes through our passions and gifts and the circumstances of our lives.  In fact everything about us and our existence was designed to prepare us and lead us down this path.  All of this leads up to what we can call a decision point, although it is actually a culmination of the decisions we have made throughout our life. 

Winston Churchill described this when he said, “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents.”

At this decision point, many of us will find that the purpose of our life is inconsistent with what we have perceived to be the realities of our world.  In those moments, we all have the opportunity to look past the false reality in which we live and awake to the truths that are presented to us.  To pursue our path to the purpose of our life always carries a cost.  For some this will cost their wealth, for some their families, for some their friends and associates, for some their reputation, for some their career, for some their very lives, and for some it will cost all of these.  In these moments, we have a choice—we either awake to truth and pursue our path or we go back to sleep and try to forget what we knew to be right. 

For those who are or who will become aware of my situation, please know that I made my decision with a clear understanding of the cost and while awake to the truths of my life.  I pray to God that someday through Their grace, I will have power to make it right with those who have been hurt from the wake of this decision.

Throughout 2009 I was instructed about our mission to build an organization that would serve as an alternative to the beast. During this time, I was taught some about what the beast was but didn’t understand its strength or source of power.  In September of 2009, one of the gentleman I worked with brought me a printed copy of “The History of the ‘Money Changers’.”  He told me he just felt I needed to read it.  Later that day, I began reading it.  After the first few pages, I decided to stop and dismiss it as a conspiracy theory; however, I received a very strong impression that I needed to read it.  Over the next couple of hours I read it and pondered it.  I have not verified all of the information in what I read–I only know that there is enough truth in it that it was the catalyst for the following experiences. 

That night I could not get the article and other information I had read out of my mind.  Further, my mind was led to ponder the topics so deeply (it was as if my mind was in a different state where I could ponder and understand with extra clarity).  For the next couple of hours I was taught regarding the nature of our bondage and the evil design associated with the Federal Reserve.  I was shown how we, as Americans, were essentially paying interest to private banks for our own currency that we allow them to issue.  Further, I was shown that we had essentially turned over our control of the money supply to those who have the most to gain from its control.  I saw the craft associated with the creation and operation of the Federal Reserve and the incredible way in which its true implications were hidden from the American people.  I also learned about those who were behind its operation. 

Later that night I attended a high school football game.  My mind continued to remain in a deep state of clarity.  As the National Anthem was played, my mind was opened to a deeper understanding of the greatness of America and its current bondage.  As the night continued, I saw how we all live in a terrible bondage yet are completely unaware.  I watched the people around me and could see how oblivious we all were to the brilliant evil designs that threatened all that we hold dear.  I received this deep passion to expose this and prayed for understanding to know how to do this.  Towards the end of the night, my mind was taken from the temporary state, but I was left with a deep impression of the things I had learned and the passions I felt.   

Two days later, I was working on the translation of The Higher Law.  After we prayed that morning, we received the impression that we would be allowed that morning to ask a number of questions and receive specific answers.  One of the questions I asked was, “Is there anything else we need to know about the Federal Reserve at this time?”  The answer was scribed as it was given.  The following is part of that answer:  

“The things that you have learned about the Federal Reserve . . . are true, but you have only touched the surface.  The corruption and the power of this and its root organizations is much deeper than you can imagine.  You are entering into a battle against the most powerful organization the world has ever seen.  As you have learned, the power of this organization stems not from its military dominance but from its power to control government, media and all aspects of society. Its strategy has been so well executed, in that it has essentially placed checks and controls in every aspect of our lives that will prevent it from ever truly being discovered or destroyed.  This is the adversary’s greatest tool and is the primary cause of the pending destruction that hangs over this world.  Nothing less than one of the greatest miracles the world has ever seen will have power to free the world from its grasp.  Your organization will play a critical role in this battle and will significantly weaken its power. . .”

I have read a number of articles, books and even watched a few videos online to learn more about this.  One night, I felt impressed to watch the movie, “The International,” which expanded my understanding of these things.  I would invite you to take some time and learn about the nature of the Federal Reserve and other central banks.  There are very few countries in the world who are not enslaved by these systems.  This will provide an important foundation as we reveal Satan’s Strategy for World Politics and prepare to receive The Higher Law.

About ten years ago, I was introduced to energy as a tool of healing.  I was told that this energy was essentially all around us and in us, and that we could use it for healing and other purposes.  I was very skeptical about this and for many years closed my mind to the possibility that there could be any truth to it.  The whole idea seemed so foreign from everything I understood, so I just assumed it was false without taking the time to understand it.   A couple of years later, I was convinced to just go see how it works.  I witnessed a session of an individual trained in energy, and although it was different than what I was used to, I felt fine about it. 

I really didn’t think much about it again until 2007 when my brother-in-law reintroduced me to energy and how it can be used.  I could feel there was truth to it but didn’t really know what to do with it.  After my brother-in-law left, the opposition increased significantly in our home.  As we learned more about the nature of the opposition, we began to understand that there exists laws that govern the interactions between the spiritual and physical existences.  We began to understand that through these laws, the adversary could hinder and distract us in our efforts, including the ability to cause physical ailment such as migraines. 

As I prayed for help, I was led to study Reiki.  I never took an official course but just read a couple of books and learned the basic principles of energy and the use of energy to heal.  As I read, I could feel the truth of it and knew that I was to learn to use energy.  I attended a few sessions with a gentleman that practiced this to better understand energy and its application.  I felt that I must begin to understand the unseen laws that governed this energy and the interactions between the physical and spiritual existences.  As I pursued this, I was taught how to use energy to counteract some of the attacks from the adversary and how to better defend our home. 

Over time I have been taught that our power to do good and evil is through three things—thought, word and touch.  Each of these carries a specific energy that can be used for good and evil.  As we studied this, not only did we begin to better understand how we could use these for good, but we also began to understand how the adversary had taught his followers to use it for evil.  As we have studied this more and more, we continue to be taught these laws and learn better how to unlock our innate ability to use these tools. 

We have also learned about the energy associated with objects and the ability to use objects for good and evil.  This understanding was very important in learning how to use a seer stone and to translate.  The rock structures we have built in our yard are also a direct result of this understanding. 

We have also learned how energy and the laws that govern its use explain so much of what we consider the natural results of our actions.  For example, the significant implications of intentions are better understood through a comprehension of energy and its associated laws.  We have learned so many other things about energy and the laws that govern its use;  however, I consider myself a novice in this area, as I feel we have only glimpsed the unseen laws that govern our existence in a world of energy.

Some of you have asked questions regarding the natures of the visions and visitations that have been part of the history of this movement.  In this post, I will try to answer these questions.   I will try to be very direct with my responses.  I simply seek to share the nature of my experiences and do not claim this as religious doctrine. 

I do not know the level of each person’s experiences, so please do not feel like I am talking down to you if I explain things you already know.  Also, because of these experiences, I do not consider myself better than anyone else.  We all have our unique spiritual gifts and rely on others with different spiritual gifts for those things we have not developed ourselves.  So often during this movement, I have been taught the importance of recognizing and valuing the unique gifts and experiences of each person.  I have been taught that this movement will only succeed upon this principle.  

Visions

When I have referred to visions, it has always been when I have been awake.  Any experiences that occurred while I was sleeping, I referred to as dreams.  I do not see visions with my physical eyes; I see them with my spiritual eyes.  It is like seeing them in my mind through a set of eyes I had not previously identified.  Sometimes I have closed my eyes as visions are occurring to remove any distractions from my physical eyes.  Other times, I have left my eyes open.  Sometimes the visions are extremely clear and detailed.  Other times I receive glimpses or more ambiguous visions that I am expected to understand through my own study and future experiences. 

Our World

As many of you know, we live in a world that combines two existences.  We obviously live in a physical existence.  The spiritual existence is the place we dwelt before we were born and is the place we dwell after we die.  The spiritual existence is in the same space as the physical existence and is separated from our view by some sort of veil.  In almost all of my experiences, my spiritual eyes are required to see into the spiritual existence.  We are regularly in the presence of both good and evil spirits who dwell in this spiritual existence.  In the spiritual existence, like here, there is a constant battle between good and evil.  As I have learned to use my spiritual eyes, I am able to see into this world.  I have found that some people have more natural gifts in this area.  For example, some of my children and other individuals I know can see the spiritual existence with much less effort than me.

To this point, it seems like we are often shown only what we need to know for understanding, protection and instruction.  However, the adversary often manipulates this in his efforts to scare, distract and deceive.  He especially focusses his efforts on those who have stronger natural gifts in this area.  I have found that in many cases that the evil is easier to see than the good—I do not know why this is the case. 

I have learned that those in the spiritual existence do not have a perfect understanding and are required to exercise faith and work diligently to accomplish their responsibilities, as we are here in the physical existence.  They too continue to learn and progress through the experiences they are given in that existence.  I have seen that so many of the rules of this existence also hold true in the spiritual existence.  Through my experiences, I have learned some about how closely these two existences are connected and how much we rely on each other in moving forward God’s purposes. 

Visitations

All my visitations to date have occurred with me seeing the messenger through spiritual eyes.  It is only the adversary that I have been able to see with my physical eyes, and these are usually just glimpses.  These visitations have occurred in many different ways and places.  The messengers usually come with a specific message and leaves when it is complete.  Many times the messengers have come to provide instruction on questions I have sought the answer to through prayer.  On a couple of occasions, I have been able to ask additional questions.  Most of the time understanding and remembering the message takes all of my focus.  The messengers usually appear in a way that allows me to recognize their identity.   For example, I have had a few experiences with my deceased grandparents.  They initially appeared to me in vision as I remembered them in their older age.  In subsequent experiences, I have seen them at a younger age.  There have been times when I have not known the identity of the messenger until a future date.  Sometimes messengers come in groups.  In these situations, I only know the specific identify of some of them, but may know the identity of the group.  Each messenger has a unique countenance and light.    

Through my experiences, I have learned to discern between those messengers from God and those who are from the adversary.  However, I have a number of specific tools I have learned that I use to confirm that the messenger is from God.  One of these tools I learned from a good friend.  After the visitation, I record the experience in my journal.  I pay special attention to my feelings as I record the experience to see if any part of the visit or the message seems inconsistent with patterns I have learned or past truths that have been revealed.  Anything that is questionable, I note as such.  This is very helpful in avoiding adding my assumptions to things that are said or shown by the messenger.  I then ask for confirmation from God.  When I have been in the presence of others during a visitation, we obtain this confirmation together. 

Spiritual Eyes

My experience is that everyone who is willing to pay the price can learn to see through their spiritual eyes.  I have found that although there are clear ways through which this can happen, each person’s journey is unique and customized.  Some of the greatest opposition we have received is when learning to use our spiritual eyes.  I believe the adversary’s greatest fear is that we (all of us) will someday see things as they are and that the false reality he has so carefully built will be revealed to the world.  On the other side, I believe God desires for all of us to see things as they are; however, He seems to grant this to us as we are ready for our own protection and growth.

This post is a continuation of my journey through The Higher Law. 

As I was preparing to translate The Higher Law, I was given a vision that we were to build an organization that would serve as an alternative to the Beast (see definition under the translation for “The Three Pillars of Economics”).  As part of this vision, I learned of the great organization that the adversary had built and the great bondage it held over the world.  I saw that it would soon establish a worldwide economy that would threaten our liberties and eventually our existence.  I was shown that God desired His children to have a choice—an alternative to what the adversary was building.  This organization would essentially be a worldwide economy built on The Higher Law, God’s higher law for economics and politics.      

Obviously this vision was exciting, but very overwhelming.  I thought I had a decent understanding of business and economics, but knew I was not very informed on politics.  I felt this unrelenting drive to obtain a much deeper understanding of these principles and began an intense period of study. 

During this time, I was specifically inspired to read the book “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand.  I felt like this book had been specifically written for me, as I was taught so many important truths while reading the book.  Throughout my experience reading this book, God taught me the truths associated with so many different aspects of the organization we were to build, its purpose, and the methods by which we would build it.  I learned so much about natural economic laws and the innate virtues of capitalism with its associated transparency and accountability.  I also learned that capitalism by itself was not the economy God had chosen for this organization.  God desired to create a self-regulated market that operated on the natural laws of economics—this required a moral code to which each party could hold each other accountable, a solid understanding of individual rights and responsibilities and a structure that supported these objectives.  My mind was also opened to understand principles regarding the purpose of our existence and the role of economy in achieving these purposes. 

During this time, I was also instructed to study the republic, politics, and many other topics.  I was later instructed to ready “The 5000 Year Leap—A Miracle That Changed the World” by W. Cleon Skousen.  It seemed like I was constantly being instructed as I used all my free time in studying and learning these principles.  This was such an enjoyable time, as I was led to ask questions and learn so many principles I had never considered before.   I realized how uneducated I was in some of the most significant issues associated with economics and politics.  I came to understand that by not learning these things, I had neglected many of my individual responsibilities.

Because of my experience with Atlas Shrugged and many other books, I began to develop a bias and closed mind against all the philosophers who had taught principles other than these I had just learned.  However, I was taught that I must keep an open mind as many of the individuals in history that we had judged as “wrong” had underlying truths in their philosophies from which we could learn.  Some of them were inspired to teach those principles that would come to bear at a future time.  I was told that I must constantly keep my mind open in the search for truth, as I would find truth in so many places I had not previously considered.  This has proven to be one of the most important principles in my journey through The Higher Law. 

Perhaps the neatest part of this experience was my discovery of a great passion and love that I had for these things.  As I started to understand the impact of these principles on our life, I found a deep passion to do my part to make things right—to do all that I could to teach and implement these truths in economy and politics.  I knew that somewhere in this, I had found one of the most important purposes of my life.

My entire experience with The Higher Law has been an incredible journey.  It seems like God has customized specific life experiences to provide us the context we need for the characters we are to translate.  These experiences have been part of a unique journey that is changing our lives, one experience at a time.  I have felt to share my journey through The Higher Law.  This will be a series of posts in which I will share my experiences from the past and as they occur in the future.  I would invite the readers to  to share their experiences, as I know each of us walk a unique path customized specifically to lead us to become all that we were designed to be.  I know that there is much to learn through the experiences and lessons of others. 

This last weekend I had an incredible experience that I believe begins a new chapter in my journey through The Higher Law.  I believe this experience links those experiences from the past with those that are to come in the future, and is a good starting point in sharing my journey.

A week ago, my Dad felt a number of strong impressions to provide counsel on my personal development.  As part of this counsel, he told me that it was important that I “die to the self” and commence a journey where I was to rediscover life through The Higher Law.  I felt a strong confirmation that this was true and began praying that I could commence this journey.  After praying about this for a couple of days, I had the strong impression that on Saturday I should go to the canyon close to our house to a specific spot that I knew.  I felt that what I would be instructed to do there would commence the journey I was seeking.  For the rest of the week, I really focused on preparing spiritually for this.

Through some counsel from my wife and a couple of good friends, I learned that throughout my life I had never really given my whole heart to people or my passions.  In essence, I had not truly loved.  I was surprised to see how great my weakness was in this area.  I came to understand this was a critical part of the journey.  I also began to desire to no longer be “guarded” in my love for people and the passions of my life.  I began to pray fervently for this.    

On Saturday morning, my brother-in-law and I left early.  After hiking to the place we were instructed to go, we built a fire.  The only instruction I had received about the canyon is that I was to approach God in prayer in front of a particular tree (see picture below).

The Tree

I kneeled in front of this tree and began to pray to God.  I prayed for about an hour, asking that I could “die to the self” and rediscover life through The Higher Law.  At this point, I felt to look through the tree at the scenery behind the tree.  Because of the many branches, I could only see glimpses of the scenery.  I was then told, “This is how you currently see life.”  This message hit me to the core, as I realized how blind I was to the world in which I live.  I felt impressed to remove the branches that blocked my view.  As I did this, I found a center part in the tree where I knew I was to continue to pray.  After I had cleared all the branches I could with my hands, I was able to see the scenery behind the tree clearly.  After this experience and each of the experiences listed below, I would return to the fire to get warm, eat, etc.   

When I returned to the tree, I began praying that I could see things as they are.  After I had prayed for about an hour, I was given a special experience where I was allowed to see myself as I am.  I did not like what I saw.  Actually, I hated what I now saw as what I had become.   I did not want to be this person anymore.  I pled with God and asked Him to make a covenant with me that if I would give him everything I had today, that when I left the canyon, I would no longer be this person.  He gave me a glimpse of the difficulty and risks of this journey and told me that if I still desired this at the end of the day, He would grant this to me. 

When I returned to the tree, I began again to pray that I could be free from this person I had become.  During these prayers, I felt impressed to fix the tree by removing the dead wood and excess branches.  I did this for awhile.  However, as I looked closer, I realized that most of the tree was dead and that no matter how hard I worked, I could not fix the tree with the tools that I had.  I saw that the tree was unfixable.  I was then told, “This tree is you.”  I hurt as I understood at a much deeper level who I had become and my terrible situation.  I understood that in my current state I was unfixable.  As I understood this, I prayed for a chance to begin anew, to be free from what I had become. 

When I entered the tree again, I continued my prayers for the opportunity to begin anew and to be free from myself.  After praying for quite some time, I looked up and saw the branches all around me.  I saw that I was in a jail—a hell that I had built for myself.  I saw that each of these branches symbolized rationalizations, false traditions, biases, and any of a number of things that I had build that blinded and bound me. I felt the coldness and darkness of the place and wanted to be free from the confines of what I had built.  I plead that I could be free from the jail in which I lived my life. 

Inside the Tree

When I returned to the tree, I continued to pray.  I came to more fully understand all of the pain I had caused to other people, the opportunities I had missed, the love I had withheld, and so many other things.  I felt the full weight of this and knew that I had no power to make it right on my own.  I continued in what I had learned through the scriptures and my religion as the repentance process.  In what was perhaps the hardest and longest prayer of the day, I pled for forgiveness for these things.  I pled for the heavy weight that I felt to be removed.  In a great moment of peace, I was finally told that I was forgiven.  I cannot describe the feeling of joy and relief that I felt as I was freed from this burden. 

When I entered the tree again, I began praying.  I was impressed that I needed to make a covenant.  As I prayed to know the covenant, it was told to me.  The covenant was that I must promise to never again return to this place, this way of life.  In exchange for this, God would deliver me from this and teach me a better way to live.  I did not feel I was ready to make this covenant, so I prayed for quite a while that I could remember all that I had learned so far and have the strength to never return to this way of life.  After doing this, the impression came, “Make the covenant.”  From this, I knew my prayers had been sufficient and it was time to make this covenant, which I did.  A sweet feeling of reassurance and love filled me as I made this covenant, and I knew that God would help me keep it.    

At this point, I returned to the fire.  My brother-in-law had been tending the fire and focusing on his own unique journey.  We prayed together, and he counseled with me and helped me understand the final portion of my journey, according to impressions he had throughout the day. 

I next entered the tree for the last time.  I was told this was the last time I would enter the tree as the “old Jason.”  I thanked God for the incredible experience of the day and prayed for the strength to pursue my new journey with all of my heart.  I knew that it would be a hard journey, but I knew that God was granting me an opportunity to be free from myself—to leave the old me behind and have the opportunity to rediscover life.  I was told that through this, I would learn the true power of The Higher Law and would discover a great love and passion for life and for God’s children.  I cannot describe the feeling as I stepped out of that tree for the last time.  I knew I was free and that I had the opportunity I had pled for.  I am so excited for this opportunity that God has granted me and pray that through His help, I may become what He desires for me to be.   

In this journey, I recognize the essential role of religion.  It was through what I had learned in the scriptures and through religion that God provided me context in critical parts of my experience on Saturday.  I also know that religion will play an important role in my journey through The Higher Law—as The Higher Law constantly acknowledges the role of religion and gives place for its essential influence.

Standing Inside The Tree