Excerpts and paraphrases by John Hutchinson
… from “Seven Steps to the Temple of Light” by Uranda
“Seven Steps to the Temple of Light” is a foundational booklet written by Lloyd Meeker, also know as ‘Uranda,’ who was the founder of Emissaries of Divine Light (EDL), a worldwide spiritual organization of individuals and communities headquartered at Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. It was first published by EDL in 1936. [See: www.Emissaries.org]
The following article on “Love” has been excerpted and paraphrased by John Hutchinson from the 4th edition (1977) of the booklet. While focusing upon the life-giving spiritual energy of Life and various aspects of its creative expression in the world, it was originally presented with the imprint of Christian teachings in the necessary thought forms and phrases of the day.
While the truth contained within the booklet will always remain the same, the current article includes some quoted material and some paraphrasing and is presented as an exercise in integrating the material and also allowing the spirit of truth to flow through the filters of this particular vessel in the year 2010. All of us are vehicles for “Essential Life Energy” … “God” … “Source”… and can be likened to the light coming through stained-glass windows… the same light shines into the cathedral of the universe in uniquely beautiful ways. I recommend reading the original words from Uranda…. Visit: www.Emissaries.org for purchase instructions.
May the “Love Mystery” that is present in this eternal moment richly bless you and may you gain what you need from the words contained in this article.
With Gratitude for the Grace that is Life,
John Hutchinson
john@sunhutch.com
March 2010
Sundance Center
Friend of Emissaries of Divine Light
Lancaster County, PA USA
Love
Love is the Power of Life’s Source and Essential Creative Energy.
Love is the Fire of Fusion, expanding and transmuting our humanity to oneness with All That Is.
Love cannot be created by our egoic mind and those who search for spiritual illumination can not rationally think there way through to it. The great commandment is: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with your entire mind, and with all your strength: this is the first commandment.” (Mark 12:30)
The “Lord your God” is the Source of Life within you, and when Love of your True Self is complete, so that you Love Life Itself with “all” of your whole being, you will instantly find yourself in the present moment and One with Life’s Source.
Many in our world focus the greater part of their “strength” in loving and wanting material things. Each day they will work and strive for the things they love… for food and clothes for the body… and for the love of their family they will seek to satisfy their love for more things… they strive for things in the physical world to enhance their status, fame, and fortune… and after all of this, they have some ritual or ego idea that shows the world they “love God.” They spend their time and energy trying to satisfy the desires of the body which they love so much, only to find that all is impermanent and will perish.
As long as a person continues to gives most of his or her attention the love of self, they cannot know the deeper Love of Life within… the true spiritual core.
When we only strive for “success” or satisfaction based upon desire for the material things in Life, we continue to sense the unease and torment that accompanies a focus on trying to find Love and peace by looking outward to others and to things.
Until we actually know from inner experience the first commandment and let this spirit live in us, we cannot really know nor do the second commandment which relates to loving others as ourselves. Until we live our lives in the Spirit of the first commandment, we will continue to dwell in ego attachments and experience all the comparing feelings that limit and separate us such as envy, greed, hatred, conflict, and desire… which are transient and ever-changing, ending in death. Those who say, “I have to make a living, and I have no time to waste in trying to let God do anything,” is actually saying, “I love myself and material things so much that I have no room left in which to love the Source of Life itself.” In our ignorance, we may imagine that to love God it is necessary to forget all material things and to withdraw into the life of a hermit.
You Blessed Ones who have entered through the ‘Now-gate’ into the eternal Present, know, and know that you know, that:
- …those who Love the Lord of Life with all your being…first, last, and always… are those who are more active than ever before… for every instant is filled with glorious adventures in Radiating Love.
- Wisdom and Strength are available for every occasion, and that you experience no lack or limitation.
- You know how to truly enjoy all the material things that may come into your lives , and your whole being is filled with joy and happiness.
- Love is as firm and steady as it is gentle…
- Love is as bold and courageous as it is ready to respond in true Service…
- Love is an Absolute Law which always works under all conditions…
- Love has little to do with the fickleness and ridiculousness of some of the so-called love and charity which is often based in ego attachments, self-centered “shoulds,” or ulterior motives.
- Service in Love is ‘selfless,’ yet never requiring anyone to become a doormat for others …
- Love does not give for ‘show’ or to prove anything to others.
- Love is that which fills us when we are awakened and “born again” to the real Source of Life Energy from within… for the ego or survival identity knows little of True Love but rather confuses it with attachments, passions, and possessiveness…
When you are ready to let go and cease all strife and struggle… you are ready to Respond to Love.
Love is the Law of Expression in each one of us. As we harmonize with this great Law of Love’s Expression, we turn toward living a glorious and fulfilling life right here, right now…
“There is only one Way whereby anyone may harmonize with this Law, and in this one Way is certain and absolute success, no matter who the person is, no matter what [he] has or has not done, and no matter where [he] is or is not. This way works for the bond and the free, for the poor and for the rich; for it is no respecter of persons, It cannot be purchased with money, nor can worldly position or fame secure it. A college education is no help in finding it, and lack of so-called education is no hindrance. It cannot be secured through the power of intellect and it is available to all of simple ways and thoughts. He who tries to gain it in order to achieve some end or reward will surely fail, even though the reward that is sought be the kingdom of heaven.. So-called good deeds will not make it sure to any, and he who seeks to enter in that he may control another will find himself in the pit of darkness, even though the control is exerted for the people’s ‘own good.’ The parent may, and should, control the child until the child reaches the age of decision, at about 12 years, but beyond this no one should seek to control another, for no one possesses another. A possessive attitude toward any person, be it husband, wife, or child will prevent the entering in.”
The one Way is the same Way that the Christ spoke of and lived out according to the reports… It is letting go to the True Highest and Deepest Self… The Source of Life… The Christ Consciousness and Cosmic Energy Within… The Spirit of Life … The Oneness…
Those who let go are the ones who give thanks for All things, no matter what they are… for we see them as wonderful opportunities for radiating Love… when you let go, you are ready and willing to respond and to do perfectly what is to be done in this instant, no matter how small or significant it may be. When you let go, you Love to do all that you do… and the Love with which you do all things is the Power that makes your creative expression sure and affective.
The one Way of Love is Love.
In doing all that is done in the Radiance of Love, the fullness of Love is experienced and the union of Love is known. Through harmonizing with Love, we are drawn into Love, and in Love all is perfection. Whenever we do anything because we think we “ought to,’ we find our ‘doing’ is most likely in vain. When do respond from a place of Selfless Love, we find that the doing is a joy in this eternal moment.
The Secret of All is the Secret of Love, and only those who Love are able to understand love.
To those who have not let go into Love, these words will be empty. To the Blessed Ones who Love in Selfless Love, these words will reveal the All.
The Way of Love is Love. Knowing Love, we practice Love. The Way of the Christ was and is Love. The Way of Joy is Love. The Way of Peace is Love. The Way of perfect Health is in Love. The Way of release from fear and worry is Love. The Way of Freedom is Love. The Way of Eternal Life Is Love. “I AM’ is Love. “I AM THAT I AM” is Love. Love is all. Without Love there is nothing. In Love is all that is Eternal. Love includes all and is all. Those who let Love Radiate in the Present Moment of Life, without concern for results, are those who ‘know’ Love. To know Love, we are compelled to express Love. Those who do not Love have not opened to Love, have no let go to Universal Love, and cannot know Love until they open and begin to them themselves and others and All of Life.
Remember, Love is firm, courageous, and sure. Love treats all Life equally. Love stands in the One Stillness, serene and tranquil at all times, under all conditions, for Love is Selfless. Love seeks for nothing, because Love is all things. Love doesn’t bargain because Love has need of nothing. Love is never lonely, because Love is Oneness With All That Is.
Let Love Radiate and you will know exactly what Love is…The Way of Love is Love…
“AUM-EN-RA”
Summary:
1. ‘Source’ …’Love Energy’… ‘Spirit’ … ‘Life Energy’… are one and the same…
2. The How: Let go of ego, past, and future into the Present Moment of Now…
3. The Way of Love is Love… ‘God’ is Love…All is One
