The Saints and prophets all knew this. They held intimate visions of the neighbouring realms, and in many ways would detach from existence here in preference for the starry realms, lit with blazing deities and familiar kind as well.
And yet, many keys to the interior worlds were hidden here in plain sight so to speak.
Spiritual advancement is not complex but it is one of trial – each to be measured by what becomes almost automatic responses of goodness and gladness – living, transmuting, working through the soul rather than just the mind or beast alone.
Selflessness as opposed to selfishness merits a heavenly currency both within and without. Little by little each demigod in training is working on reflexes that respond in kind – and work it is - requiring a measure of will, of effort, of relinquishing self momentarily.
Having said that: the most important discernment is being true to self, and faithful to self accordingly.
We are not beasts of burden, we do not sacrifice to the will and want of anything or anyone who asks of us to purger ourselves before the heavens.
This is the golden rule, the purpose of training – the weighing of that which presents before us – context is everything. Martyrdom can beget slavery etc. and we are required a bright mind that continuously vigorously questions the purpose and consequence of every action.
This vigilance leads to awareness. The spiritual path is not one of nonsense or self abdication – it is not subliminal or intoxicated, but rather a practical application of self that gains accroutrements of worth. It is a path of consciousness, self-consciousness in the highest aspect – ever advancing.
The child bears their daily task of learning with courage and hope as does the elder also – the grip of the physical is clumsy in both ends of life, however the spirit is at its strongest.
