Water of Life

Ascension Water of Life By Ortrun Franklin (March, 2017)

In our lives, water is a crucial concern. The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has certainly brought to the forefront its sacredness and the need to keep it safe and pure. 70% of our planet is covered with water and our bodies are composed approximately of the same amount. Water is Life!

Water is not only essential in maintaining our physical well being but also our spiritual well being. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s view is; “Water is an intrinsic part of most spiritual beliefs. Its uses and symbolism in religion are many and varied; its spiritual and healing properties are seen in rites and rituals; and its representations are as numerous as they are diverse. These different religious and cultural aspects of water reflect the vast array of civilizations that have made water the central element in their practices.”

Water is sacred, be it a lake, stream or river. And its importance is mirrored again and again in religions across the world.

It is no different in Egypt. The physical source of life there is the Nile River. It is the main tributary of water between Upper and Lower Egypt. It supplies Egypt’s inhabitants with drinking water. The annual Inundation brings rich, fertile soil for great food harvests, feeding and nourishing the population. The Pyramid Text Translations by students of sacred science- priest and priestess of the ancient Mystery Schools- show the Nile to have great spiritual significance.

In Egypt, those of the Mystery Schools believed that the creation of Egypt came from Nun, the watery abyss. This “watery abyss” is found in what is commonly called Upper Egypt. The ancient texts reveal that from the darkness of the abyss a large vapor arose, creating a mound [Egypt], which reflected the heavens. These learned ones went on to say that heaven exists within everyone. They believed in the concept of “as above, so below,” indicating that everyone is a projection of the Divine.

Inundation or flooding of the physical Nile River begins in Upper Egypt and continues to flow downward feeding the land with rich soil and nutrients. As it reaches the delta region of the Nile River, it joins with the Mediterranean Sea. It then links with the oceans and all of the waters of the world.

Symbolically, Egypt is a reflection of each of us. As physical Inundation take place within us, Source energy rushes down our Celestial Nile (spinal column) from the heart and mind of Creator. It balances the Ida (feminine) and Pingala (masculine) aspects of our being. Source energy continues to wash over our energy centers, cleansing and purifying every cell. Heaven and earth become equal partners within the Divine us, allowing both the energies of heaven and earth to flow freely. These energies then flow through every pore of our being reaching out to unite with all upon the planet and beyond.

The ancient ones recognized that we are holograms: the great Nile River being a reflection of the Milky Way Galaxy and the temples along the Nile being the planets; likewise, the river of Divine consciousness that flows within us is a reflection of the Milky Way Galaxy and our energy centers a reflection of the planets. Source energy flows through us and nourishes us. This source energy is then to be shared with others, so that peace on earth can transpire. We are all connected, not only physically, but spiritually. Our common denominator is water. Respecting source, impacts all of us on our planet, the universe and beyond. Water is life, physical and spiritual.

The Berean Study Bible, Revelation 22:1 says it beautifully, “then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, producing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are the healing of the nations.”

Join me now and experience a guided meditation/ visualization where Inundation of the Celestial Nile occurs within your being. Make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, become still, be at peace….

*Remember that being in the meditative state slows down your reflexes. It is advised that you do not listen to this recording while driving or performing services where acute attention is required. Now, take a deep breath, relax, become still and listen…

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References: www.wikipedia.org www.pureinsideout.com/water-myths-mysteries-and-symbolism.html

Some of the practices and beliefs around water:

In the Judeo-Christian story of creation, it is indicated that at the beginning, the spirit of God is stirring above the waters, then, God creates a firmament in the midst of the waters and finally becomes the fountain of living water.

In the Catholic tradition, the term water of life refers to living water as the Holy Spirit. During the Baptismal ritual, the priest pours water over the infant’s forehead as the Baptismal prayer or the “Prayer to the Holy Spirit” is spoken, “give it [the water] the power to become the water of life.” The purification ceremony of Baptism removes original sin and allows the fountain of living water or Holy Spirit to flow.

The Vedas or Hindu holy books proclaim that the inhabitants of the earth came from the primordial sea. Hindus believe that water aids in spiritual purification. Washing oneself is a necessary daily duty. Their temples are located near water sources and followers are not allowed to enter the temples without first bathing.

In the Buddhist tradition, the lotus-stream of the Buddha rises up from the waters of the soul. It is rooted in darkness, but its flower blossoms are on long stalks as if floating above the muddy waters.

According to Zoroastrian beliefs, clean water is sacred. Pollution is considered evil. It is forbidden to spit or wash one’s hands in rivers since it might contaminate the purity of the water.

Ortrun Franklin is a columnist for Star Nations Magazine. She is the co-host of the live stream show “Living in Two Worlds” which focuses on the connecting the physical world with the spiritual world. It airs the last Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT. www.ourspiritualascension.com | Ortrun71@aol.com | fb: Living in Two Worlds