Excerpts from Bridge to Superconsciousness

by Rick Prater

Bridge to Superconsciousness explores a process of spiritual development that we can use in our daily lives to reach higher levels of consciousness and live in a more enlightened way. It affirms the greatness of the human potential and shows how we can actualize this potential through individual and group work. Following are some excerpts from this book:

• Superconsciousness
• Table of Contents
• Brief Description of What's In Each Chapter
• The Spiritual Hierarchy and the Forces of Tyranny

"Today, given the proliferation of individuals and movements claiming to be helping humanity, it is essential that we understand and differentiate between these two opposing influences." (See Table)

• Creating Integrated Spiritual Groups
• List of Meditations and Exercises

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Superconsciousness

In the peace and silence of the superconscious level, we become aware of the subtlest energies within and without. A whole new world opens up to us. We perceive colors in a new way and physical sensations become sharper and more acute.

Our emotions become more refined and we can grasp the subtlest nuances of emotional expression. Feelings are heightened, sensitized, and made broader in scope. Our mind becomes more acute so that we can grasp fine distinctions of meaning and delight in new discoveries. New horizons of intellectual discovery open before us.

We live in an ocean of energy, and as that energy becomes opened to us, we grasp more of the subtle side of life.The soul-consciousness at the heart of everything, behind every experience, every thought, and every emotion, begins to be seen by the inner eye of our rapidly expanding awareness. —p.136

Table of Contents

Brief Description of What's In Each Chapter

Chapter 1—Exploring Superconsciousness discusses the nature of superconsciousness and the implications of its development for the individual, the group, and the planet. We talk about the teachers who have shown by their living example that this rare summit of human achievement is possible.

Chapter 2—Living Ethics and Spiritual Powers explores living ethics as the indispensable foundation for all attainments of higher states of consciousness and elaborates upon some of the spiritual powers that we can develop as a result of practicing living ethics.

Chapter 3—Building the Bridge shows how to build an energy bridge connecting all the aspects of our nature so that we can use higher energies to live dynamically from a state of higher consciousness. We give some techniques for using this Bridge to heal and uplift.

Chapter 4—Clearing the Energy Fields outlines the technique for removing limiting thoughtforms from the aura and liberate the energy they contain to energize and build up the subtle bodies. We explore the value of such clearing work for the working out of karma and the achievement of spiritual liberation.

Chapter 5—Invoking Positive Energies gives some techniques for using the process of invocation to bring in and distribute positive, beneficial, and healing energies.

Chapter 6—Raising the Level of Consciousness explores levels of consciousness, develops a model for assessing our present level of consciousness, and outlines techniques for reaching and maintaining higher, more satisfying, and more fulfilling states of consciousness.

Chapter 7—Developing Creativity shows how to tap into the creativity of higher levels of consciousness and how to use such higher creativity as a method of spiritual development. We present some techniques for manifesting our ideas and visions on the physical plane.

Chapter 8—Mental Approaches to Superconsciousness gives three dynamic techniques for achieving the superconscious state based upon the power of the mind to reach and express these higher levels. These approaches are drawn from some of the major spiritual traditions of humanity.

Chapter 9—Alignment and Healing shows how to work with higher energies to eliminate blockages and release energies that promote good health. We give an advanced technique for individual healing.

Chapter 10—Relationships and Group Work discusses the value of group work, explains how to form a group, and shows how to use the Rainbow Bridge meditation techniques to promote effective group work. We explore ways to have better personal relationships and present methods for improving the man-woman relationship.

Chapter 11—World Servers talks about the New Group of World Servers as defined by the Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul, outlines some of the specific areas in which these world servers work, explores the ways in which they work, and emphasizes their importance in bringing about a new civilization of higher values.

Chapter 12—Towards the Future points out the potential opportunities and problems of the present time and shows how the approaches given in Bridge to Superconsciousness can help. We look positively to the future with suggestions about what needs to be done to bring about a better world, and talk about the activities of some groups working to implement a higher vision.

Several appendices give additional techniques and meditations. An extensive list of resources and a bibliography/recommended reading list provide information on contacts and books that I consider to be especially valuable.

The Spiritual Hierarchy and the Forces of Tyranny

As humans, we represent the culmination of physical evolution and contain within ourselves all the structures necessary for the realization of superconsciousness. Superconsciousness is the direct experience of who we actually are as the soul, or essential self.

Because the experience of superconsciousness transcends words and is out of the range of our so-called normal human experience, it is difficult to define. Perhaps we could say that superconsciousness is the state in which we experience bliss, dynamic will, unconditional love, intuitional intelligence, and abiding peace.

Complete, permanent, and undeviating superconsciousness is a rare summit of human achievement, but even a touch of the superconscious state can illumine an entire lifetime. Superconsciousness is one aspect of spiritual liberation, or mastership, which is freedom from the reincarnational cycle of birth and death and the overcoming of any tendency towards actions, feelings, and thoughts that are not in harmony with right will, unconditional love, mental clarity, and abiding peace.

The masters carefully present their teachings in such a way that the individual or group is at all times free to choose or reject what they have to offer. As with all other studies, the masters have thoroughly analyzed the process of constructively presenting knowledge to humanity and have discovered the underlying principles involved.

Because of their vastly increased power, they are extremely careful not to unduly influence those whom they would teach or those whom they would authorize to teach others. Their typical approach, or that of their authorized representatives, is to first find out through a process of discrete inquiry if a person is interested in hearing about the Ageless Wisdom teachings, without imposing or trying to sell the teachings in any way.

Only when a sincere and heartfelt interest has been shown will the teachings then be shared, but in a non-attached way which does not require that the teaching be accepted except through the conscious free will of the individuals involved.

Just as the Spiritual Hierarchy has recognized and supported the free will of humanity throughout human history, there have also been opposing forces which have worked to enslave humanity and bend people to their own selfish purposes. These forces of tyranny have manifested through many different individuals and movements. Most of the time they present a benevolent front in order to hide their true intentions. But an analysis of their operating principles usually shows clearly where they stand. One of the most extreme examples of the forces of tyranny in recent times is that of Nazi Germany.

Today, given the proliferation of individuals and movements claiming to be helping humanity, it is essential that we understand and differentiate between these two opposing influences.

Following is a list outlining the working principles of the Spiritual Hierarchy and the forces of tyranny. Although the list is by no means exhaustive, and not all factors will apply in every situation, the comparison should be helpful in evaluating the complexities of the present spiritual movements.

A good way to evaluate a group or movement with which we are involved, or plan to become involved, is to ask ourselves the question, "Could I leave this group or movement tomorrow for my own highest good, and would the members of the group or movement be glad to see me pursue a path which I believe is best for me? Or would they try to control me or make me stay?" If there is any form of control or manipulation, chances are the group or movement is in some degree destructive.

If a group or movement values each of its members for their uniqueness, respects their honest input and evaluation, and makes the welfare of its individual members a first priority, chances are the group or movement is constructive and has a good foundation to remain so.

Creating Integrated Spiritual Groups

The techniques given in this book have individual and social implications. If enough people can access higher states of consciousness, it will significantly affect the thought field of the earth which, in turn, will affect all living in that thought field, from the humblest microbe to the most advanced human. Society is composed of individuals who then make up families, friendship groups, meditation and working groups, cities, states, nations, and finally the international community. So anything we can do as individuals to improve ourselves will affect all parts of the planet. If we can maintain our own center of spirituality, we will be able to take advantage of opportunities and cope with crisis more effectively.

If we can help create an integrated spiritual group, using the techniques from Bridge to Superconsciousness, as well as other techniques, we will have a support system which will help provide stability for ourselves, our communities, and the greater society. Then, if we can encourage others to develop similar groups, using either the Rainbow Bridge techniques or other constructive spiritual approaches, we will help build the new civilization from the ground up by working at a level where we can make a difference.

Once in place, these smaller groups can become a force for good, especially if they link in and cooperate with one another. As stated previously, such linking and cooperation is made possible today by the rapid development of our modern communication systems, particularly the Internet and email, which increasingly makes communication affordable for large numbers of people. Internet and email are the next best thing to the telepathy used by the masters.

So let’s begin to do our part to build a better world by extending our hands to those we can reach and work with, and hope that one day all the extended hands will interconnect to form a global community united in peace and goodwill.

I know from my own personal experience what a blessing these Rainbow Bridge groups and other spiritual groups can be. A quality of spiritual companionship can be found in these groups which seems to continue even without physical contact, an intimation of a transcendent, deeply satisfying, and eternal reality.

Simultaneous with our building of local groups, we can also link up with worthwhile groups on a national and international level.

List of Meditations and Exercises