The Pinecone~ A Symbol of Illumination

 

 

As I was walking down the path, I came across a pinecone.  Well actually it was three pinecones together on the same branch on the ground.  I brought it home with me, and it is pictured here.  My house is filled with pinecones, especially during this time of year. It caught my attention because it was three held together with the same branch-which in and of itself holds a lot of symbolism. For me, at first glance it represented my family- my husband, myself and my son-then it expanded from this point.  And because I've always enjoyed being curious, I didn't stop there. I knew there was a correlation between the pinecone and the pineal gland. I have been working with the energies of light in the pineal gland and appreciated the synchronicities taking place! Through history, pinecones have served as a symbolic representation of human Enlightenment, the Third Eye, and the Pineal gland.   I decided to Google it and found this-

 

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"What’s so special about the pinecone that it could possibly be a sign of illumination?

…Ever heard of the pineal gland?  It gets its name because it looks very much like the pinecone.   But their visual likenesses aren’t what intrigue me.

The pineal gland is a remarkable feature of the human experience.  Nestled in the brain between the two hemispheres, it is a source of endless intrigue in the realm of mysticism.  Indeed, it’s known by pseudonyms such as the “third eye” the “dream center” and the “mystic seed."

 

From a purely biological perspective, the pineal gland is integral to the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that facilitates homeostasis of wake-sleep patterns.  In short, it regulates the natural rhythms of sleep according to our environment.

The pineal gland registers our exposure to daylight, and, regulates production of its sleep inducing elixirs according to its findings.  Less light means more melatonin.  More light means less melatonin.  It’s an ancient human thing – less light meant winter was encroaching and although humans didn’t hibernate – more sleep was an ideal way of conserving energy during lean winter months.

 

The pineal gland is a receptor of Spiritual Light.

 

So what’s this got to do with the pinecone?

I find it fascinating that not only do the pinecone and pineal gland share similarities in appearance, but they are also both keenly affected by Light. 

The pinecone, like the pineal gland, is extremely affected by Light, and takes action according to what it senses.  Cones will open themselves up to the sun’s rays, and close up during cloudy or stormy days.  It has to do with continuation of the seed-line.  Sunny days offer more arid conditions and the tiny seedlings nestled in the scales of the pinecone can become airborne more easily.  Damp or rainy days are crumby conditions for seed spreading, so the pinecone just closes up shop during these weather conditions.

That action is symbolic in itself (like: Opening up spiritual awareness in order to sow seeds of limitless potential and continuation of Soul Growth) …. but to keep with our comparison, we can now draw corollaries between pineal gland and pinecone in terms of gauging Light, seeking Light, and becoming activated in the Light.

We could say, pinecones are the external reflection of the “mystic seed”(the pineal gland).  From this perspective, all these pinecones we see this time of year bring on a whole new meaning. 

What if every time we saw a pinecone during this holiday season we

*stop*

*engage our inner domains*

*and purposefully widen  our inner Vision*

That’s what I do when I see pinecones.  I consciously “stop, drop, and roll” into my inner realms with intent to broaden my mystical view. "

• Find a pinecone and place it before you in preparation for your meditation
• Light a candle while setting your focus upon expanding your consciousness
• Cast your physical and spiritual eyes upon the pinecone and observe it in the candlelight
• Envision the pinecone opening itself to the Light and warmth of the candlelight
• As you continue this solemn, calm perception, begin to see that pinecone within your mind
• Nestled warmly, snuggly between the two halves of your brain, get a clear visual of that pinecone within your mind’s eye
• Now visualize your inner pinecone opening gently to take in nourishment from Divine light
• See your pineal gland (pinecone) radiating and stimulated from the calming light of the cosmos
• Continue to enhance this meditative experience according to your own impulses and requirements. 
• When you’re ready, conclude your meditation by centering yourself back into  your common reality – resurface & reaffirm your bodily presence.

The idea is to tap into the pinecone and transfer its visual/symbolic qualities to the pituitary gland with a goal to expand, illuminate and ascend.

I’ve had phenomenal results with this meditation.  Just work with the pinecone as an extension of your pineal “third eye” and see what happens."

 

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with Light, Love and Laughter!

 

Blessings,

Kathy

Allowing the Elements of Nature to Guide you on your path to Enlightenment.

You can incorporate the elements to guide you on your path to enlightenment.

How can you connect with the elements for inner wisdom and knowledge, you may ask?

We experience nature in all of its wondrous facets.  Allow the elements of fire, water, earth and air to guide you as you walk upon your path of enlightenment.

With Fire, we are able to transmute all negativity and fear into light and love. 
Affirm: 
"I request the additional assistance of Archangel Michael and Saint Germain in transmuting the lower discordant energies into the higher vibrational energies. I light the fire of passion within my heart, and allow the radiance to expand out.  I shine my light with confidence, grace and ease for all to see".
 

With water, we are soft and subtle as we navigate the days of our life.

Affirm:

"I allow a fluidity and an expansiveness to flow through me freely, without judgment or sensor.  I am also powerful, as I Co-create my life based on what makes my heart sing.  It is my song, and so it is uniquely mine. As your song is uniquely yours.  We create a beautiful, multi colored, multidimensional tapestry of life".

With Earth, we are grounded in Oneness. 

Affirm:

"I release the energies that no longer serve me, and through acceptance I receive the abundance which is offered to me on a consistent and continuous basis. The wisdom of the Earth is in direct alignment with my soul. I allow the energies and vibrations of the crystals to magnify and create a harmonic frequency in my life.

 

With Air, we are the Divine breath. 

Affirm:

"Giving and receiving is the natural law-circle of life.  Contraction and expansion offer me unlimited possibilities to experience my life. The breath is amplified as I Live the energies of peace, love, joy, wisdom, beauty and prosperity.  Abundance is actually our natural state of Being.  My supply is limitless".

 

I am the Fire.  I am the water. I am the Earth.  I am the Air. I am the tree, the bird, the cricket, the cloud.  I have a reverence for All of life. We are One. And in this Oneness we can create unlimited possibilities.  

 

The beauty you see all around you is a reflection of your own inner beauty.  Can  you see it? 

The tree first changes the color of it's leaves before dropping to the ground.  Can you experience in ease what it is to let go of All that no longer serves you?

 

The shimmering lights dance on the water.    There is no separation, as they seamlessly shimmer in unity and splendor.  Can you feel it?
 

Honor yourself and Give yourself the gift of spending this time in nature as it will be very enlightening, indeed.  Connecting with nature will prove to be a powerful resource for you that will offer untold dividends. Remember we are One with All that is, and this brings the circle of love into fruition.

 

Love,

Kathy

 

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home is where the Heart is

Home is where the Heart is.


If you are longing to create a sacred space, welcome home!

Sacred spaces, offer you a space where You feel nurtured, loved and at peace. 

Are you longing to feel more peaceful? 
Perhaps you need to let go of some of the clutter.  It's a funny thing-when we get rid of some of the stuff around our house, it seems to create an open-ness  and a clarity, and we are able to feel more calm and peaceful. 

As we enter into the Autumn season, look around you as the leaves first change color and then fall to the ground.  Let go of All that no longer serves you.  Now is the time to release and let go.  As you release, you then creates space to allow the Fall harvest to come into your life. Like the full moon which has completed it's cycle, fall symbolizes completion of your work.

Unfinished projects and incomplete affairs are like fallen fruit that putrifies and stagnates.  The garbage holds you back from moving forward into the spring of new beginnings.

As you move into the space of open-ness, you are allowing for the unlimited possibilities to stream into your life and your home.  Home is where the heart is.


Let your home create a cocoon of light, love and laughter.