The controversy over whether reincarnation and past lives are a fact or metaphysical fiction may rage on in the lives of those who like to argue, but at least at least one Ivy league medical school graduate who went on to specialize in psychiatry has learned from personal and professional experience that to treat past life memories as though they are real, shows positive results that are sometimes not possible without such treatment. In fact, he found out that using drugs was counterproductive in most cases and he modified his use of psychiatric drugs to a minimal level. If you think about all the emotional healing that cold be accomplished if it was universally practiced for the benefit of people everywhere who exhibited non-chemical induced phobias and fears, the payback in increased mental and emotional stability and overall health would be enormous. of course for all the social institutions that would have to change their dogmas to allow this will fight like cats and dogs to resist this kind of change to their power base or hierarchical structures.

The possibility of one of the world's great religions bringing the masses to a closer contact with God or even one person closer to God will not hinge on the actual organization, but rather it will be a matter of that person's desire to get closer to God no matter what stands in the way. Organized religion can assist someone in their quest, since the threads of truth run through all the major religions, but a conscious contact with, or coming closer to God hinges on one's behavior and desires and how they may mirror observance of the golden rule. What may be found in one's heart is more important than what theory or practice one chooses to follow in their life. Love, the only requirement that must be present, and fear, which must be totally absent, are the two main concerns of any measuring stick as to where one stands in the eyes of God. All religions can lead someone to God if followed in the spirit of love.

Listening to a musical group that is busy singing the praises of God or Jesus or any prominent biblical figure can be very inspiring, especially if it reminds you that you are a part of a larger community of like minded souls.

When I personally want to listen to inspiring music, I rely on music that may be written for any old reason but was done by the artist as if the inspiration came right out of the clouds and knocked them over like a lightning bolt. Music is a language unto itself and very often words get in the way of the music itself. A good measure of the spiritual essence of a musical piece is whether or not I lose myself in thought or go into a meditative trance while listening to it. Many classical pieces do this for me. When the human voice is used as an instrument as in choral singing, this is often very soothing and inspirational as well.

Music that I hear created and sung for the glory of one person or one groups Deity may fall short for me, but may be the glue that heals someone else’s pain or reminds them that they are watched over with love and concern. If the music sounds as if it could heal a wounded soul, that, to me is the highest inspiration I could assign to a piece of musical creation.

This page and related discussions are dedicated to those who are at the point in their journey to benefit from the information found herein. This newsletter will be an ongoing discussion about topics that can benefit all of us and help us find our way on this road to illumination.