Zion: Consciousness & Covenant

This is the first of two episodes on the masculine & feminine, male & female. Episode one sets the archetypal landscape of these two basic elements of Life. I also discuss elements of the Divine Feminine in Eastern religions and Judeo-Christian traditions.

Grief, sadness, and trauma are at the root of many of our most vexing experiences in life; both individually and collectively. The body and mind keep the score, but meditation and consciousness can settle it.

Inspiration for the down trodden

"It seems that on a daily basis when you do Sadhana, nothing happens. But you don't do it out of greed. You do it to conquer your laziness, your ego, your stupidity, with your essence of committment. That's all Sadhana is. We don't do it to get anything."
A commitment to a regular spiritual practice can dissolve the resistance to God's grace, witin and without. Andy talks about his own struggles and journey with Sadhana.

How can we begin to heal from the conflicts and tribalist tendincies of our time? In this podcast Andy shares a specific tool for holding the meditative mind in the midst of the conflict and chaos of rapid change.

Use the coming eclipse to gently disengage from your narrow, mind-dominated stories, and simply deepen your inner practice and general awareness. Sat nam.

In every path of spiritual development the devotee grows through distinct stages. Being aware of these guideposts help make the spiritual path more comprehensible. - Also, a word about the American Covenant of Freedom.

"Time isn't precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is not time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time - the past and future - the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is....Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life." - Ekhart Tolle

"Cold Depression" is endemic in our society. It's characterized by a sense of overwhelm as the pressures from outside are not matched by reserves inside of us. Yogic technology has useful tools to address this affliction and allow us to show up as ourselves and win the victory.

Every story has an ending, you just need to know when to stop. Stay present my friends. Sat nam.

May the Lord bless you and keep you...make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace."

This episode was recorded live at the "Of One Heart and One Mind" workshop at the Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork, UT on July 11, 2015. Andy & Felice talk about pure love, unity of religion, definitions of sin & repentance, and take questions from a live audience of over 40 kundalini yogis and Mormons in Utah!

The ZC podcast is back! And Felice's book, "Awake As In Ancient Days: The Christ-Centered Kundalini Yoga Experience" is now available. Check it out here: http://smile.amazon.com/Awake-Ancient-Days-Christ-Centered-Experience/dp/0692381821/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436797980&sr=8-1&keywords=awake+as+in+ancient+days&pebp=1436797988572&perid=1SYDMRYWRZGT7SGETN7T

A follow-up on the principle of fasting; and a few words about judging information gleaned through spiritual gifts.

The Law of the Fast is a significant part of many spiritual traditions. It isn't to torture us, but to "loose the bands...undo the heavy burdens, let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke." How does a simple principle of health accomplish these miraculous feats?

In a special bonus episode, Madison & Danica tell about their amazing experience at Felice's New Year, New You retreat. Sign up for upcoming retreats in Colorado & Hawaii at http://www.treeoflifekundaliniyoga.com/retreats.html

Andy's favorite painting is Carl Bloch's "Pool of Besthesda", depicting Christ's instantaneous healing of the invalid described in John 5. Some scriptural scholars have estimated that the paralyzed man who was healed after 38 years of illness, may have attempted to enter the supposedly miraculous pool more than 14,000 times! Even if you have failed thousands of times, God knows and loves you, and you may succeed on the 14,001st time! This episode is Andy's story.

A message of hope as the days begin to get longer and the Light increases daily. Listen to Lani Axman share her story of using the power of words to reclaim the hope of Christ.

Special Episode! Hear from 4 new LDS Kundalini Yoga Teachers. How has this technology personally impacted the most sacred parts of their lives?

Felice Austin's story and her personal journey to the Light.

Special guest Sarah Hinze, author of "The Castaways: Safely In His Arms" shares some of the many stories she's collected about Pre-Birth Experiences, and the fate of aborted souls. Check out her blogs and watch for her new book.
http://sarahhinze.com/
http://theyremember.org/

A warning and a gift. "Let thy bowels be full of charity toward all men..." Felice warns against spiritual pride.

"Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before."
-Audre Lorde

The elements are the tabernacle of God; yea, man is the tabernacle of God, even temples.—Doctrine and Covenants 93:35
Felice talks about the crowning concept in her new book: Human bodies posses all the attributes of brick and stone temples; and each hold keys to knowing God.

Nearly a third of the world's population believes in reincarnation. In this episode we discuss this idea from an LDS perspective; and the value of finding the commonalities in various belief systems.

A sobering discussion with Chet Thomas of Operation Underground Railroad. Chet gives us the behind-the-scenes look at the work of these modern-day "Abolitionists", as well as his gospel perspective as a leader in the LDS Church. All healing is possible through Jesus Christ. Please share this episode.
https://www.ourrescue.org/

Remember to exercise your creativity!

A discussion of the utility of obedience to the Gospel of Christ as a principle of protection & power.

A discussion on the movement of the planets and stars. Do they really affect our lives? How do heavenly bodies testify of Christ?

A second episode of discussion about angels, their roles, and our relationships to them.

Answers to various questions we have received at zionconsciousness@gmail.com. -Includes other short topics.

In this episode we're joined by a special guest for a discussion on angels and their missions to minister to us.

What is your "arc line" or the "halo" often associated with saints in art? How can we use prayer & meditation to project the light of Christ and protect ourselves and loved ones?

In this episode we explore the different energies and roles of the masculine & feminine. We look both historically and from a gospel perspective.

Felice shares her recent experience of "being worked" by the 12 steps of addiction recovery.

Part 2 of recovering from addiction or compulsion through the power of Christ. "O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live."

Part 1 of a two part series on recovering from addiction through the power of Jesus Christ. "I will restore you to health, and heal your wounds." - Jeremiah 30:17

How to take a yogic cold shower, what benefits it brings - and other listener questions about Kundalini Yoga from an LDS perspective.

How does gratitude unlock new vistas of awareness? Why does God ask us to forgive? And how can we know the Spirit when are oppressed by a "gloomy, disconsolate spirit"?

How is imagination connected to faith? And how can we begin to perceive truth?

What is the significance of the many names of God? What does it mean to "believe on the name of Christ?"

The creative and healing power of words; and how mantras testify of Christ.

What happened in the Garden of Eden? What was Eve's role, and how can we understand the story? What does it mean for us today?

What is "energy healing" and how does it relate to the gospel of Jesus Christ? This episode explores the concepts of healing, vibration, intelligence, and the Light of Christ. Listen all the way to the end when Felice gives a simple but powerful tool for overcoming addiction.

The term "New Age" can mean a lot of things in different contexts. In this episode we provide a working definition for active Mormons. Plus, new tools and meditations to help establish Zion in our hearts and our homes right now.

Faith is the moving cause of action in all things. And when centered on Jesus Christ it is also a principle of power. In this episode we discuss the effects of true faith, the inhibitors to that faith, and share a meditation tool to help you "go beneath" some of your subconscious resistance to enjoying the benefits of true faith.