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Falsehoods Being Revealed
As for … all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur,
which is the second death.”
Rev 21:8
As we continue to move through the end of the world as we have known it, the burning of the empire, and the death of the patriarchy, I can’t help but be reminded of the Apocalypse of John (aka The Book of Revelation). While this book is indeed timeless and relevant to human beings at any and all times of our existence on this planet, the symbols, metaphors, and imagery used are appropriate for our times. Humanity is being asked to awaken out of the coma of patriarchal conditioning and into a consciousness that transcends separation – realizing and embodying the truth that we are one species on one world and in order for us to survive, we need to come together as one.
A significant part of that awakening (the meaning of apocalypse) is realizing the lies we’ve been sold and seeing the truth beyond the falsehoods.
To me, the truths are evident. Equally are the falsehoods behind which these truths have been hidden. For years I’ve used my voice to point out these falsehoods, “Look, the Emperor has no clothes,” but few have been willing to listen. Eventually I quit pointing out the lies, allowing the liars and deceivers to dig their own graves – because, in the end, they always do.
Truth stands on its own and will eventually reveal itself. Another way of saying this is that liars will always end up showing themselves for who they truly are. Further, those who seek to deceive will eventually find their way to the lake of fire – suffering the consequences of their lies – often by finding themselves deceived.
Deceivers will be deceived. Cheaters will be cheated. Manipulators will be manipulated. Thieves will become the victim of thievery.
I call this Karma. The human part of me relishes in the thought of watching karma mete out its own form of justice while cheering when seeing it done. I don’t feel sorry for the person suffering the consequences of their own actions, BUT I do have compassion for whatever wound in them caused them to be a deceiver in the first place, and my wish for them is healing.
We are at a place in the evolution of humanity where truths are being seen and falsehoods are being called to task. This revelation of truths and falsehoods has been increasing in frequency and subtlety for the past several years. Most recently, the revelations have become a constant bombardment that has left many of us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and a fair bit overstimulated. As soon as we seem to recover from one truth-telling, another bomb is dropped on our heads. Right now, the battle between truth and falsehoods has produced a chaos that many are finding difficult to navigate, let alone manage.
The only way I can see for us to make it through the current deluge of lies is to get out of the way. Universal law tells us that the lies will be revealed, and truth will eventually emerge. Until that time, all we can do is bear witness to the battle, trusting that truth will win out and karma will find its way. The phrase I keep hearing is:
WAIT FOR IT! The truth is already here, the liars just need to dig a deep enough hole for themselves and the entire world will see them for who they truly are.
Indeed, the emperor has no clothes.
Revelation, Rapture, and Apocalypse
With the recent (ongoing) war in Palestine and Israel, there has been an uptick in talk of the apocalypse, the rapture, and the end of days. This uptick is based on the belief of a fringe group of evangelical Christians that the return of Jews to the Holy Land and their eventual conversion to Christianity are both necessary for paving the way for “The Second Coming of Christ.”
Christian Zionism is an insult to our Jewish brothers and sisters and to the faith they rightly hold. It is also an affront to the Palestinian people who have been displaced and increasingly sequestered since the partition of 1948. Christian Zionism is a gross misrepresentation of what it means to be an adherent to the Love that Jesus embodied and taught. Finally, and the point of this writing, Christian Zionism’s beliefs are based on a grave misunderstanding of the writings of John of Patmos, specifically his creation of The Book of Revelation.
Throughout the centuries, The Book of Revelation has defied interpretation and has been used by many (if not most) to put forward their own fear-based agenda. The Book of Revelation falls within a specific and unique biblical genre, that of apocryphal writings. Apocryphal writings have one intention only: TO REVEAL. To reveal what is hidden. Unique to apocryphal writings are the language of code – a code that is known only to the community for and to whom they were written.
In the case of John of Patmos, he was writing to and for his own community of Christians who were suffering persecution under the Roman Emperor Nero. John was writing to remind them of the teachings they had already received. He was writing to encourage and support them in their ongoing endeavor to remember and live as Love – the Love that John learned from Jesus and that John was called to bring forth into the world. John wrote in a code that his community would understand. Like Jesus, John was writing in a symbolic language (parable), that would be fully understood by those who had received the fullness of Love, but which might confuse others.
The Book of Revelation was never meant to be a predication of future end times. It was not meant to herald “The Coming of Christ” as it has most often been perceived (Jesus coming out of the sky on a cloud to save all of humanity). It was not meant to predict plagues and horrors that would mark the end of days.
Instead, The Book of Revelation is an instruction manual for the inner journey of transformation. By following its instruction, we are each, in our own unique journey, led to the remembrance of Love, and supported in embodying that Love as Jesus did and as Jesus instructed his followers.
In embracing the guidance of this text, we will indeed experience “The Second Coming of Christ,” but not in the form of Jesus on a cloud. Instead, we will come to know The Christ within us and in this experience our own salvation. This is not a salvation experienced in some heaven light years away. Instead, it is the peaceable kingdom Isaiah foresaw, the promised land that Moses pursued, and the kingdom of God about which Jesus spoke. This is a salvation that is present within ourselves and when known, leads us to the Love, peace, contentment, understanding, compassion, and joy that is our true nature. In this Love, we know that all of humanity is One and that this oneness is independent of religion, race, nation, or belief.
Come and explore this mysterious and often confusing book of the Bible from a different perspective while reclaiming the role of the Divine Feminine as the true heroine of this epic mythological tale.
Victory of the Holy Bride shatters over 2000 years of patriarchal dogma that cast the Book of Revelation in the role of doomsday prophecy and presents to you the tools for discovering a profoundly simple truth that is the key to inner peace and the formula through which we endure the “times of tribulation” while building a whole new world – one rooted in peace, understanding, wisdom, harmony and love.
Featured Course: Victory of the Holy Bride
What is your current understanding of the Book of Revelation?
Doomsday Prophecy?
Historical Reflection?
Heavenly Vision?
Big Fat Mystery?
Come and explore this mysterious and often confusing book of the Bible from a different perspective while reclaiming the role of the Divine Feminine as the true heroine of this epic mythological tale.
Victory of the Holy Bride shatters over 2000 years of patriarchal dogma that cast the Book of Revelation in the role of doomsday prophecy and presents to you the tools for discovering a profoundly simple truth that is the key to inner peace and the formula through which we endure the “times of tribulation” while building a whole new world – one rooted in peace, understanding, wisdom, harmony and love.
Discover the secret of the Book of Revelation and learn how to apply that secret in your everyday life so that you might know peace.
In knowing that peace, you will have the freedom to begin creating a whole new world for yourself.
Course Outline:
Lesson One: Introduction to the Book of Revelation
Lesson Two: The Structure of Revelation
Lesson Three: Alpha and Omega
Lesson Four: The Mystical Seven and its place in Revelation
Lesson Five: The Time of Tribulation
Lesson Six: The Dragon and the Woman
Lesson Seven: The Fall of Babylon/The New Jerusalem
From the course introduction by Lauri Ann Lumby:
Victory of the Holy Bride shatters over 2000 years of patriarchal dogma that cast the Book of Revelation in the role of doomsday prophecy and presents to you the tools for discovering a profoundly simple truth that is the key to inner peace and the formula through which we can build a whole new world – one rooted in peace, understanding, wisdom, harmony and love.
The inspiration for this course came long before its birth in a tiny whispering voice that said, “There is something in the Book of Revelation…..there is something in the Book of Revelation.” This something was somehow connected with the 7 chakras and the trademarked protocol that I created (was given) that I call Authentic Freedom. For years this whispering continued all the way through the development of Authentic Freedom, Deepening Freedom, Living in Freedom and the other examples of the “secret of seven” that is hidden in the depths of the Judeo-Christian tradition and as it is communicated through scripture.
I approached the Book of Revelation many times before it yielded its secrets to me, but once they were revealed my mind was blown! Not because what I was shown was complicated or profound, but because it was so dang simple! Then I wondered, how is it that in 2000 years no one had uncovered the simple truth revealed in the Book of Revelation? Maybe someone had, but nowhere in my Catholic-Christian upbringing (including almost 12 years in Catholic school) or in seven years of ministry training had this simple truth been explained. Instead, the Book of Revelation was either spoken of as doomsday prophecy or ignored all together. It was as if the Church had no use for the Book of Revelation unless as a tool for manipulating others through fear and if there might be something more to it, they would rather not know (or would rather we didn’t know).
But here’s the secret: there is absolutely nothing to fear about the Book of Revelation! Instead, it is a message of profound hope – the simple truth of the human condition, along with the even simpler formula for enjoying the peace and freedom brought forth by this truth.
It really is that simple. But first, we must comb through the layers of symbolic language and metaphor used by its author (attributed to St. John the Divine) to veil this simple truth from those who are not yet ready, and perhaps to protect those who would know this truth from those whose power might be threatened.
For those in patriarchal power, there is much to fear in the simple truth of the Book of Revelation for when we understand and do the work of embodying the truth revealed in this book, we are no longer subject to the fearful manipulations of the outside perceived patriarchal authority. Instead, we discover our own sovereignty and the Divine power within that guides us on the path to our truth and which frees us to live that truth fully. Here we discover a whole new world of peace, contentment, empowerment and joy dwelling within us and which seeks to be known in the world through us.
Testimonials from past students of this course:
I’ve enjoyed Lauri’s course as much as any I can remember. She is insightful and very well informed, but often with an original take on the material. I enjoy that she both understands Christianity, from her years as a Catholic, and Judaism, but also the priestess path. So her work is a hybrid of understandings, both historical and fresh. Her lecture delivery is clear. She has innovative activities and reflections which she invites us to do.
This course especially feels very timely, as is all Lauri’s work. I also really enjoyed interacting live, but the course is engaging on its own – so much so that I stayed up to the small hours (due to the time difference) to be able to participate.
I also love Lauri’s pricing policy, her generosity, and her values. This is a spiritual leader and teacher (though she’d probably be too modest to call herself as such) who is rooted in soul and heart work first before the ‘I’m worth it’ high charging mentality of other spiritual businesses. This is why I’m doing courses with Lauri. I heartily commend her. ER, United Kingdom
Understanding the Book of Revelation
Revelations – the great mystery book of the bible. For centuries, used as a tool to strike fear in the hearts of humanity. Touted as a prophecy of things to come if humanity doesn’t get their moral act together, and told as bedtime stories to scare children into good behavior. If we don’t obey God we will suffer “His” wrath…but wait, even if we are good, kind, loving, and obedient, the end times will still come…..and it is coming soon! (It’s been coming soon for 2000 years!) With the end time comes war, pestilence, frightening beasts, and terrifying portents in the skies. But if we can endure the trauma, then we will be rewarded with the coming of the King, and the New Jerusalem will come down from heaven, heralding the reign of peace. It seems no matter what we do, the apocalypse is coming and only the few and the brave will be rewarded with an eternity in heaven. The question that hangs in the balance is “Are you one of the 144,000?”
But here’s the deal, the Book of Revelations has nothing to do with the end times. It never did. It has always been about NOW. Revelations is not a book of prophecies; neither is it a warning of God’s wrath; nor a manual for the end times. While Tim LaHaye and his buddies made millions on their Left Behind series, Revelations has forever and always been about RIGHT NOW. Revelations, plain and simple, is an allegory expressing the difference between a life with “God” and a life without. When we lose track of our connection with the Divine, we suffer torment and unspeakable horrors. When we remember this connection, we experience heaven on earth. But here’s the twist – when we suffer it isn’t because God is punishing us. It is simply the natural consequence of turning away from our true nature which is in Union with God (Love). When we are One with our true nature (God/Love), we know peace, joy, contentment, and are able to live from compassion and love.
It really is this simple. And the formula is even easier:
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last,
the beginning and the end.”
This single proclamation of the Divine, repeated over and over and over throughout the Book of Revelation, is the key to it all. When we make our union with the Divine the center of our life, we know peace. When we forget this union, we are disturbed. That’s it! End of story!
But, maintaining our attention to this union is easier said than done. We live in a world of distractions. The human condition is a distraction. There are (seem to be) a million things vying for our attention. TV. Work. Family. Friends. Money, OBLIGATIONS. Ugh! Yes, we must provide for ourselves and our families. Yes, our relationships require our attention. But really, how much of our time is simply wasted on unnecessary tasks, unfulfilling “obligations,” things that we are simply doing out of habit or because we were told we had to do this by our societal conditioning. Or maybe we are keeping ourselves busy to avoid the real task at hand which is the invitation to get right with Ourselves.
Right with Ourselves! Not right with God. God loves us for who we are….IN THIS AND EVERY MOMENT! We are the ones who are not right with ourselves. Every time we deny the yearning and calling of our Soul. Every time we ignore our inner pain. Each time we distract ourselves from our true self and its needs and wants. When we are not right with ourselves, we suffer anxiety, worry, restlessness, fear, emotional and physical pain. When we are not one with ourselves, we are not one with God. Or rather, we have forgotten our Oneness with God…..because in spite of all our efforts to separate ourselves from our Truth, God remains.
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last,
the beginning and the end.”
God is all there is. All there is is God. And we are part of and an expression of the Divine Source that is within and through us all. If we are feeling unrest, it is because we forgot this singular truth. This IS the truth that will set us free – if and when we remember it.
So this is our task – to remember our Union with the Divine and in remembering this Union, coming home to ourselves. The “New Jerusalem” isn’t a castle in the clouds, and neither is it happening in some future time in a Heaven light years away. It is NOW. It is within us. WHEN we remember this Truth. So, let’s get to it, shall we?
Suggested Spiritual Practice
This is the hard part. Remembering our Union with the Divine is an every moment of every day job. It requires discipline, persistence and PRACTICE. And we will never, ever, ever, in our human experience perfect this remembering. All we can do is take it moment by moment, day by day and practice forgiveness of ourselves WHEN we forget. J We will forget and we will fail. But the task is to keep coming back, again and again and again, to this truth:
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last,
the beginning and the end.”
In the coming week, I invite you into a practice of observation. Through this practice, you are invited to observe where you are remembering this truth and feeling that sense of Union with God and your higher self and where you are not. You will notice oneness vs. separation in the following:
Oneness = peace, contentment, joy.
Separation = anxiety, worry, fear.
I also invite you take note of where your attention is placed. When is your attention on your Soul and God and when is it elsewhere? Make note of the difference you feel within yourself when you are connected to Soul/God and when you are not.
Connection = peace, contentment, joy, fulfillment, flow.
Separation = restlessness, boredom, anxiety, worry, fear, frustration, impatience.
Simply take note. Then, if you feel so-called, begin the work of turning away from those experiences that cause separation and turning instead toward those that support you in feeling Union.
Victory of the Holy Bride shatters over 2000 years of patriarchal dogma that cast the Book of Revelation in the role of doomsday prophecy and presents to you the tools for discovering a profoundly simple truth that is the key to inner peace and the formula through which we endure the “times of tribulation” while building a whole new world – one rooted in peace, understanding, wisdom, harmony and love.
Lauri Ann Lumby 