Blog 19: Notes on The Children of the Law of One & the Lost Teachings of Atlantis_FOREWORD & INTRODUCTION

 My Notes On:

The Children of The Law of One

& the Lost Teachings of Atlantis

by Jon Peniel

(Note: Video of Reading of this Intro at bottom)

FOREWARD:

The sole purpose of this book is to convey something far more important - ancient spiritual teachings that can change your life, and indirectly, improve the world.  Although ancient history concepts are discussed, the teachings provide the means for achieving that direct experience & direct "knowing" yourself.

• Through these ancient teachings, you too can discover a return path to the Universal Spirit/God, and inner peace.

Within all of us is a "lie detector", a silent "inner voice", that offers us the greatest potential to discern truth & reality.  This could also be termed as a "gut feeling" or "intuition".  This inner voice is a part of God that exists within you that knows what is true or not - a "knowingness" deep inside.

• The only reason behind people not hearing their inner voice are fear, desires, and selfishness.

Humor is a very "esoteric" thing in a way.  Ancient teachings refer to humor as "the great neutralizer".  Humans NEED to laugh!  Laughing can neutralize or minimize the devastating effects of pain & suffering (both our own & that of others).  TRULY spiritual people have a great sense of humor.

INTRODUCTION -

Survivors of Atlantis:

Cultures the world over, who don't have a specific legend of Atlantis, still have stories of a great flood that destroyed most life, (which happen to be very similar to the sinking, and flooding of Atlantis).  They often tell a tale of refugees who managed to escape the great disaster.

• Hopi tribe legend describes their ancestors escaping calamity & coming to their new land on "Giant flying tortoise shells" & once they arrived they were led to safety from an environment gone mad, by a bird headed "Kachina" who guided them to underground passages.
• Some theories say the mythological inhabitants of Mount Olympus, the gods of Greek & Roman mythology, were actually Atlanteans that survived.

Consider this - What if groups of Atlanteans not only survived, but established communities in various places.

That is where this book comes in.  It was written by a priest who's order traces their lineage from Atlantis, to Egypt in the days of the construction of the Sphinx & the Great Pyramid.  It covers some little known "ancient history", but only as necessary background.  The book focuses on the philosophy & spiritual practices that originated there.  The teachings of their spiritual traditions are still invaluable in the present.

The author brings an urgent message - presenting "age old" ways to live by, that can really change your life, and world.

• Through the eyes, & experiences, of a young North American...during his 3 years at a monastery...and thereafter returning to the "real world" as an enlightened teacher, and head of the order.

What if we have come full circle in a historical cycle?  They say, "Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it."  

• The future depends on the choices we make, and what we have learned from the past.

This book presents us with a beautiful philosophy that guides us toward a better life, through personal growth.  The wisdom & teachings it imparts are: wonderful, fascinating, and also very useful when applied to our everyday lives.

VIDEO 1:
Jon Peniel Interview Part 1

VIDEO 2:

Reading of the Intro to this Book