"A precious and brilliant gem is more polished and valuable. Just like problems - it is like polishing us to become the best we can be and become a person as brilliant as the diamond, which comes with great value and importance."
This month, we've delved into the profound concept of spiritual power, a crucial element in our personal development. This exploration was sparked by the enlightening lecture of our spiritual guide, Master Del Pe, who shared invaluable insights on how awakening our spiritual power can profoundly impact our existence and life purpose.
Here, I'm excited to share not just what I've learned from our lecture and group discussion, but also how I plan to apply this extraordinary power in my own life.
What is Spiritual Power
As humans, we possess a vast reservoir of power, some of which we have yet to tap into. We may sometimes wield this power unconsciously, leading to its unwise use. However, there exists a superior, infinite power that transcends physical might.
It is through spiritual practices and the guidance of spiritual mentors or masters that we, as spiritual practitioners, can tap into this power.
This power is not something that can be bought or taken away. It is inherent in our nature, waiting to be awakened, discovered, or harnessed for the greater good.
Developing Intuitional Power
To become intuitive, we must be able to study ideas and principles. We may have many ideas and follow different directions, so we must ponder them deeply. Becoming more intuitive is essential for our survival instinct and guides us toward understanding higher truths regarding universal truths.
Sometimes, our belief is only definite if we seek the absolute truth. What we think is just a product of our mind alone, without knowing that we are guided by different laws or principles.
For instance, I have an idea about something, but I need to prove it to be absolute since that idea may come from past experience or just creative imagination. The best thing for me to do is verify that idea or principle regarding what has been established or the universal truth that many understand and accept.
I have used my intuition in my past experiences but have done the right thing. My intuition says to act on something or decide on something, but I base my actions and decisions on my personal beliefs, which are only limited. In this case, I may have made the wrong decision or action.
With this, I have learned that it is essential to seek the universal truth to avoid the fallacy of ideas and actions. Universal truths serve as my guiding principle for attaining intuitive power and wisdom.
Likewise, using creative imagination is vital for developing intuitional power. Expressing our thoughts or ideas is a product of our creative vision. For instance, our brilliant input or output results from our mind's creativity.
The great things we see around us are a product of man's creative intelligence. In fact, we have to develop a creative imagination to achieve great things. Leaders in the global industry were able to create great products that are used today because of their minds' creativity. In our own way, we can do something great, if not for the benefit of the many, at least for ourselves, only if we use creative intelligence.
Another way of developing intuitional power is through meditation. I have been a practitioner for 8 months, which has significantly impacted my present life. There is a gradual transformation in almost all aspects of my life: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
I consider meditation my spiritual tool for nourishing my soul in a moment of silence. After that, I feel divine oneness and the healing benefits. In fact, the first post I made is about the power of meditation since it has made a remarkable transformation in my life.
Developing Wisdom Power
Some strategies for developing wisdom power include studying past experiences and digesting life lessons.
In our lives, we have been experiencing different problems that we consider obstacles or hindrances to our plans and goals. However, if we are going to reflect deeply, problems are part of the challenges we must face to become much more robust and better people.
In my life, I have encountered many problems, big or small, and I have been able to face them and look at them as a challenge rather than an obstacle. This has made me a better person, and I have learned a lesson from it that will serve as my guiding principle whenever I encounter the same problem.
The world's most accomplished people have faced tough challenges that put them where they are. We may perceive them as if they don't have a problem since they have everything, but we may never know that they have gone through difficult times before attaining success and fulfillment.
Whenever a problem comes our way, we should never give up but must fight for it. "A precious and brilliant gem is more polished and valuable. Just like problems - it is like polishing us to become the best we can be and become a person as brilliant as the diamond, which comes with great value and importance".
Another way of developing wisdom power is being in the company of wise people or having our own life coaches or mentors. These people are considered masters of life, and they are more accomplished. Their ideas are precious and can become a source of inspiration and guidance to live a better life.
Life coaches or mentors are devoted to helping us towards the right path to achieve lasting success and fulfillment.
I have followed spiritual mentors like Bo Sanchez and other international life coaches like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, and Master Del Pe. I have followed their blogs, articles, webcasts, and wise teachings, and I have read some of their books and gained insights about mastering life.
Those who have a mentor are more likely to succeed in life than those who do not. Even the most famous celebrities, in their expertise, have their own coaches or mentors. However, we have to be cautious about whom to follow. We must seek a mentor who can change our lives and impact us significantly. Numerous life coaches exist, but only a few are genuinely qualified and masters of life.
Metaphorical quotations can also give us wisdom, power, and intelligence. Famous people's quotes inspire us, and we can learn from them if we deeply understand their selections.
Some use metaphors that should not be interpreted literally because they have a deeper meaning. In fact, some metaphors can not get out of our minds once we have read or listened to them. They are instilled in our minds, and we use them to our benefit and to give wise sayings to others.
In our lives, we have noted several metaphorical quotations and uttered the same in our thinking. These quotations might not be well-known or recognized by many, but unconsciously, we have inspired other people and, somehow, might leave an imprint on their
minds.
Wisdom power can also be achieved through reading books and other forms of literature that are sources of knowledge and wisdom. The principles we have learned can be applied to living a better life.
One of the books I liked most is "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. The book is simple and easy to understand, and each chapter has challenging questions to ponder. It is a spiritual book that teaches life lessons as guiding principles.
I learned a lot from reading, and it is a lifetime education. I will continue to read, expand my mind, and share the knowledge that I have gained.
Intuitive and wisdom powers are both indispensable to attaining spiritual powers. We must apply these teachings to direct us to the right life path. We must know our life's purpose to better understand our responsibility to serve and that our spiritual powers will be our best weapon to live the better life we deserve.
© 2011 Del Cusay
Watching Oprah's Lifeclass (Season 1) via webcast has been a transformative journey for me. Each session delved into life's profound topics, sparking introspection and personal growth. Here are some of the thought-provoking questions that have guided my reflections on the Lifeclass by Oprah.
1. You have the power—and the responsibility—to make your life better. How will you own that power?
Empowered with inherent and acquired abilities, I steer the course of my life. The responsibility to shape my destiny lies solely with me. It's crucial to preserve and refine this power, using it judiciously for my own growth and well-being.
2. Who would you be, and what would you do if you had no fearful beliefs?
I would have become a great speaker or writer had I gained enough confidence and had no fears or doubts.
3. Look at your life: This is a portrait of your beliefs. What is beautiful about it? What's troubling? What will you change—because you can?
What's beautiful about my life is the presence and support of my family and friends. They always support my dreams and goals and inspire me to move forward despite adversities that come my way. What's troubling me is my fear and doubt of my capabilities and the use of my power. Sometimes, I feel that I am not enough, not capable, and incompetent. Since I can do something if I trust myself, I have to move out of my comfort zone and start to renew my life so I can achieve my dreams and attain success in life.
4. How do you define "success"? What has truly made you happy in the past? Are you pursuing your version of success or someone else's? Can you choose yours?
Success is the attainment of my goal or dream, whether simple or ambitious. My previous accomplishments have made me truly happy in my personal life and career. I follow my own version of success, and at the same time, I also follow another success coach because I can learn a lot from their wise ideas and because they are more accomplished people. I can choose to go with my own definition of success and also with my success coach's life lessons.
5. Describe your highest hopes. Now ask, "What would be better"? Keep asking this until you can't imagine anything better. That's your new dream.
My highest hopes are to become respected and an expert in my field of expertise and to become a better person who has achieved and proven something.
6. How will you sustain your hope and faith when times get tough? Do you have a plan in place for nurturing yourself in the moments your faith wavers?
When times get tough, I have to remain strong and believe in myself. I should never give up, but instead, I have to rise up from where I have fallen. I must be able to move on since life is indeed a cycle. There are moments in life when I feel down, and sometimes I feel good. Life is good, so I have to live my most extraordinary life.
7. Do you still define success according to how much stuff you have or how admired you are? Notice that this is the ego's definition. Gently put it aside and notice how your spirit defines success.
Success is not only defined or measured by material possessions but also by the quality of life you're living. I have to ask myself, am I the same person now as I was three years ago or even three months ago? Have I gained valuable virtues and values and learned from my life's lessons? Am I truly a renewed person, or am I living my greatest life? If the answer is yes, I am a successful person.
8. What's one step you can take toward your vision of a fully realized life? Is there one small thing that’s part of your ideal future that you can take today?
To achieve my highest ideals and aspirations, I must renew my life in all aspects and uphold the virtues and values integral to my success. One of the factors of future success is benevolence, which is the virtue that I would like to practice today. I have learned that sharing is a good thing to do and will bring back something good to me in the future. I may never know what the future will bring, but I can predict what I do now.
9. What's the most important thing you've learned over these 25 lessons?
I have learned that life is truly worth living and fighting for. Life may be full of adversities, but I should not take them as a hindrance but as a challenge to fight for. Life is good, and I must never give up; hence, I must do my very best. I am blessed in life and must also be a blessing to others.
I am looking forward to the second season, early next year, for another knowledgeable and inspiring life lesson. The lessons that I have learned are valuable for forming my values and for creating the kind of life that I deserve. Every day is a journey, and I must live in the present, learn from the past, and prepare for my future.
© 2011 Del Cusay
"Group Power is essential for success, and we should not underestimate what it can do; hence, it can make or break something. We must be responsible by using this power carefully and for good intentions only."
In my previous posts, I have discussed different sources of power and given examples of some prominent people who possess such powers and how they use them to make a social impact and global influence. However, I have not included one source of power that is very important nowadays—group or team Power.
I will cite an example of how we use group power and its effect on mankind and the world. This is very timely since I am referring to the global environmental campaign of the "New7Wonders of Nature," which is the organization founded by Bernard Weber of Switzerland. The worldwide campaign started in 2007 after the "New7Wonders of The World" declaration on 7-7-7 or July 7, 2007. After 4 years, another campaign under the title of "New7Wonders of Nature" was participated by people worldwide, and on 11-11-11 or November 11, 2011 - the 7 provisional list was named by the organization's founder himself.
Upon watching the announcement video, I was filled with a sense of thrill and hope as I saw the Puerto Princesa Underground River on the provisional list. Its inclusion, while not yet official, is a powerful testament to the potential for positive change that collective action in global campaigns can bring.
THE CAMPAIGNS' GLOBAL IMPACT
The campaign started with Bernard Weber of Switzerland's simple goal of creating a global memory by garnering the participation of people worldwide. He founded the organization 2001 based on the same principle as the "Seven Ancient Wonders of the World." That list of seven wonders was attributed to Philon of ancient Greece.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PHILON OF GREECE AND WEBER OF SWITZERLAND
I asked myself what the difference between the two great men was, and I realized that Philon's 'Seven Wonders of Ancient World' was chosen and declared only by himself since he was powerful during his time. Weber, who founded the 'New7Wonders of the World & Nature,' was selected and participated in by people globally. Thinking of the difference, I came up with 'Group Power' as the answer. Group Power is the collective strength and influence of individuals who share a common goal. It is not about the power of one individual but the combined efforts and resources of many.
The campaign's success is a testament to the power of unity. It's not just about Weber's individual power but the collective strength of all those who participated. This is the essence of 'Group Power '.
If we try to analyze, the campaign will not succeed because Weber is powerful. Indeed, he has some sources of his power, like the power of education and expertise, being an expert in filmmaking. He has the power position of being the founder of the said organization. He has control of social intelligence through his ability to attract millions of followers to his campaign. He has physical power and an energetic personality.
He also gained international fame and recognition through the Power of Media, using the Power of Nature and the Group power through the active participation of his supporters and followers. He has almost every power source, and the good thing is that he uses it wisely for a good cause.
WHAT THE PHILIPPINES HAS TO OFFER
The Philippines is a biodiverse archipelago of 7,107 islands, over a thousand of which are in Palawan. Dubbed "The Last Frontier," it is one of the largest island provinces in the country and one of the cleanest and safest places in the archipelago.
Once again, we have proven that we have something to share with the rest of the world. Through unity, we have made it possible for the Puerto Princesa Underground River to be put on the global map as one of the best ecological tourist destinations in the world.
THE PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER
With its reputation as the longest navigable subterranean river in the world, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is a magnificent ecological spot with a diverse ecosystem. As it journeys towards the official declaration as one of the 'New7Wonders of Nature', we can anticipate a significant boost to the country's tourism industry. The 50% increase in tourism reported by the local government of Puerto Princesa City in 2009 is a promising sign of the campaign's potential impact.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN
Now that the Puerto Princesa Underground River is gaining global recognition and fame, some things should be considered, including the effect of environmental progress.
Development of the city of Puerto Princesa has been ongoing since many tourists arrived recently. I watched a documentary film about Puerto Princesa City Mayor Edward Hagedorn, who invested in building truly world-class infrastructure projects in preparation for the big blessing, which is the coming of tourists from other parts of the world.
We hope the place will not be fully commercialized like other tourist destinations in the country, where the environment is sacrificed for massive income. Along with progress, possible environmental issues may arise, such as waste management, tree cutting, pollution, etc.
Palawan is truly a paradise, and it deserves to preserve its beauty and charm so the next generation can love and appreciate it. This is not only for Filipinos but also for the world's people. We can not control development, but we can do our share by protecting it and criticizing environmental neglect and abuse.
Group Power is indeed essential for success, but we must never underestimate its potential to make or break something. We are responsible for using this power carefully and with good intentions only. The saying, 'In unity there is strength,' holds true, especially today. To reach the top, we need the support of people who share our ideals and aspirations, push us to our limits, and help us raise the bar to become what we are meant to be. This responsibility should make us all feel accountable and mindful of our actions.
© 2012 Del Cusay
