The Seventh Path

Sometimes I feel like a feather being tossed in the wind, sometimes this way and sometimes that way. Other times I feel as if I'm on a great spinning wheel spiraling towards something I can't yet see. I guess as long as what I believe in keeps me going in the right direction, I'm on the right path. © 1997, 1998 Pathseven

Welcome! people are on spiritual journey since 01/10/98. This is a work in progress, as I myself am. It expands as my heart and soul (and knowledge and time) does. Latest Update 03/28/98.

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I chose this screen name because both numerology and my own spirit tell me that I am on the seventh path. The Seventh Path is the path of the spiritual. It is the path that takes you on a journey for Truth, Wisdom, and Self. It uses the lessons learned on the previous six paths and helps you try to discover how to apply them to yourself. It is a solitary journey that causes the seeker to look inward for the answers. And if not careful, can create even more isolation.

The first six steps deal with the self and the self's immediate needs which lead to the acknowledgment that man operates best as a part of society. Once the culture is established and all physical needs are met, there is time to ponder the workings or the universe. This is what the seventh path offers.

The number Seven is recognized by most belief systems as a very powerful spirtual number. For example there are Seven days of creation, Seven generations from David to Jesus, Seven Devas of the Hindu Religion, Seven spirits of the Egyptian religion, Seven Amschaspands of the Persian faith, Seven angels in the book of Ezekiel, Seven angels of the Chaldeans, Seven Sephiroth of the Hebrew Kaballah, Seven Archangels in Revelation, Seven seals in Revelation, God rested on the seventh day, etc.

Most seven personalities tend to be loners who are very different in private than they are in public. They are usually very sensitive to the vibrations of others and are often considered to be psychic. Seven partners make wonderful partners and are passionate and sensual - but can be difficult, though never boring, to live with.

The seventh stage leads to an understanding of the self and its interaction with the universe. Through striving for higher levels of awareness, one opens up to an understanding of why and ultimately, the acceptance of the answer.

This is the path of introspection, analysis, study, meditation. Some keywords are spirituality, understanding, eccentricity, introspection, searching. It symbolizes the need to delve deeper into the self's spiritual connection. It addresses the need to educate ourselves and others. The Path Seven Person is probing, investigative and requires quiet in order to attain depth of meaning of self and the inner voice. Seven is also the number of discrimination in all areas.

I am by no means an authority, I am merely a novice of the spirit, of the universe and of life. I salute all others who choose to walk this path of life because it is not an easy one. I hope my experiences, thoughts, and questions help you on whatever path of life you are on.

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Cool Quotes

These come from lots of different sources and encompass all kinds of belief. If you find one that does not follow your beliefs, keep reading because you'll find more that will ring true to you. And all knowledge is a form of learning more about yourself and your beliefs.

How can finite grasp infinity? - Dryden (1631-1700)

Meditation consists in conducting consciousness beyond the point where it is the consciousness of a finite body or a finite mind, transferring the focus from level to level without losing its continuity or form. - Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan (born 1916)

Music is well said to be the speech of angels. - Carlyle (1795-1881)

The defining function of the artist is to cherish consciousness. - Max Eastman (1883-1969)

One should act in consonance with the way of heaven and earth, which is enduring and eternal. The superior man perseveres long in his course, adapts to the times, but remains firm in his direction and correct in his goals. - I Ching (B.C. 1150?)

Science is the tool of the Western mind and with it more doors can be opened than with bare hands. It is part and parcel of our knowledge and obscures our insight only when it holds that the understanding given by it is the only kind there is.- C. G. Jung (1875-1961)

There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go. - Frederick Faber (1814-1863)

Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more. - Lubbock (1834-1913)

The way of the Creative works through change and transformation, so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny and comes into permanent accord with the Great Harmony: this is what furthers and what perseveres. - I Ching (B.C. 1150?)

Better is the enemy of good. - Voltaire (1694-1778)

Only that in you which is me can hear what I'm saying. - Baba Ram Dass (b.1931)

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Kierkegaard (1813-1855)

The contemplation of truth and beauty is the proper object for which we were created, which calls forth the most intense desires of the soul, and of which it never tires. - Hazlitt (1778-1830)

Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. - Franklin (1706-1790)

All souls must undergo transmigration and the souls of men revolve like a stone which is thrown from a sling, so many turns before the final release...Only those who have not completed their perfection must suffer the wheel of rebirth by being reborn into another human body. - Zohar (120?-1200? C.E.)

Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom. - Colton (1780-1832)

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. - Buddha (B.C. 568-488)

There are two ways of passing from this world - one in light and one in darkness. When one passes in light, he does not come back; but when one passes in darkness, he returns. - Bhagavad Gita (c. B.C. 400)

Character, in great and little things, means carrying through what you feel able to do. - Goethe (1749-1832)

What a curious phenomenon it is that you can get men to die for the liberty of the world who will not make the little sacrifice that is needed to free themselves from their own individual bondage. - Bruce Barton (1886-1967)

Meditation is the tongue of the soul and the language of our spirit. - Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)

Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hard, and there is no knowledge that is not power. - Jeremy Taylor (1613-1667)

Belief consists in accepting the affirmations of the soul; unbelief, in denying them. - Emerson (1803-1882)

We do not ask for what useful purpose the birds do sing, for song if their pleasure since they were created for singing. Similarly, we ought not to ask why the human mind troubles to fathom the secrets of the heavens.... The diversity of the phenomena of Nature is so great, and the treasures hidden in the heavens so rich, precisely in order that the human mind shall never be lacking in fresh nourishment. - Johannes Kepler (1571-1630)

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods. - The Dhammapada (c. B.C. 300)

The spirit of a person's life is ever shedding some power, just as a flower is steadily bestowing fragrance upon the air. - T. Starr King (1824-1864

The secret of the magic of life consists in using action in order to attain non-action. One must not wish to leap over everything and penetrate directly. - Lu Yen (fl. 800 A.D.)

You can always pick up your needle and move to another groove. - Timothy Leary (b.1920)

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Others Following The Seventh Path
Walking In Balance	Joseph Bearwalker

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