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Living in the Heart

Living in the Heart

How to Enter into the Sacred Space within the Heart
by Drunvalo Melchizedek 2003 144 pages
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1. Rediscovering Heart-Based Communication

In Australia the Aborigines are still connected in an ancient web of life they call dream time.

Ancient ways. Humans once possessed a profound ability to communicate and experience the world through the heart, a skill largely lost in modern society's emphasis on the mind. Indigenous cultures, like the Australian Aborigines with their "dream time," maintain this connection, existing in a state of consciousness rooted in the heart. This form of communication transcends the limitations of the brain, accessing a sacred space within.

Lost language. Before the division of humanity into numerous spoken languages, there existed a single, unifying language known to all. This original language stemmed from the heart, fostering understanding and connection. The proliferation of different languages created barriers, leading to mistrust and separation.

Remembering the heart. This book serves as a reminder of the heart's sacred space, a place of conscious cocreation that existed before creation and will endure beyond the stars. By re-entering this space, individuals can rediscover their true nature and contribute to the remaking of the world through love and unity.

2. The Power of Seeing Without Eyes

Mary A n n was c o m p l e t e l y b l i n d and technically had no eyes, could see absolutely nothing. However, she was able to perform normal everyday tasks—she could even read a b o o k and watch television without any outside assistance.

Beyond physical sight. The phenomenon of individuals "seeing" without eyes, exemplified by Mary Ann Schinfield and the psychic children of China, challenges conventional understanding of perception. Mary Ann, despite being completely blind, could perform everyday tasks and even track satellites for NASA, demonstrating an alternative mode of vision.

Psychic children. In China, the government has studied children with extraordinary psychic abilities, including the ability to "see" with different parts of their bodies. These children can read crumpled pages under their armpits and perform other seemingly impossible feats, suggesting untapped potential within the human consciousness.

Inner screen. The common thread among these individuals is the presence of an "inner TV screen" on which images appear. This screen, often surrounded by smaller screens providing additional information, serves as a portal to a different way of seeing, one that transcends the limitations of physical sight and taps into a deeper level of awareness.

3. Indigenous Wisdom: A Pathway to Remembering

Remember the darkness and the heart when you create.

Tribal connections. Indigenous tribes around the world hold ancient wisdom that can help modern society reconnect with the heart. Aboriginal elders in Australia shared their understanding of the Earth as a source of sustenance and the power of human consciousness.

Maori prayer. A Maori spiritual leader demonstrated the power of heart-centered prayer, influencing the environment and even altering the course of events. His prayers brought animals to a new home and ultimately led to the sale of a property when the prayer was intentionally released.

Kogi teachings. The Kogi Mamas of Colombia, who are trained in darkness from infancy, possess the ability to see without eyes and maintain the balance of the Earth's ecological system. Their teachings emphasize the importance of connecting with Mother Earth and the power of human consciousness to shape reality.

4. Entering the Sacred Space of the Heart

You have always had this place within your heart, and it is still there now.

Timeless dimension. The sacred space of the heart is a timeless dimension of consciousness where all things are possible. Ancient writings and oral traditions reference this secret place, a chamber within the heart where individuals can connect with the divine.

Heart's intelligence. The Institute of HeartMath has discovered that the heart possesses its own brain, with about forty thousand cells, and generates the largest and most powerful electromagnetic field in the body. This field, shaped like a torus, serves as a doorway to the sacred space of the heart.

Personal experience. The author's personal journey into the sacred space of the heart began with a cave discovered during meditation. This cave, filled with symbolic imagery and a powerful vibration, eventually led to a connection with other realms and a deeper understanding of human potential.

5. The Unity Breath: Connecting Heaven and Earth

The h u m a n spirit is separate from the body.

Prerequisite for entry. Before entering the sacred space of the heart, it is essential to connect with Mother Earth, Father Sky, and Great Spirit through the Unity Breath. This meditation, taught by Sri Yukteswar, involves consciously unifying with the divine and opening the heart to the presence of God.

Steps to Unity Breath:

  • Connect with the beauty of Earth and send love to Mother Earth.
  • Connect with the vastness of the heavens and send love to Father Sky.
  • Open your heart to the presence of God, feeling the union of cosmic forces.

Holy Trinity. The Unity Breath creates a state of consciousness where the Holy Trinity—the Divine Mother, the Divine Father, and the Divine Child—is alive on Earth. In this state, the presence of God becomes easily perceivable, allowing for a deeper connection with the divine.

6. Navigating the Inner Landscape: Leaving the Mind

You m u s t understand and experience this part before you can continue to find the sacred space of the heart.

Overcoming the mind. The mind often creates illusions that prevent individuals from accessing the sacred space of the heart. To overcome this obstacle, it is necessary to move the spirit out of the head and into the heart.

Mobility of spirit. The human spirit is separate from the body and can move around within it. By consciously shifting the spirit's location, individuals can experience the world from different perspectives and access new levels of awareness.

Exercises for shifting spirit:

  • Imagine your spirit as a small sphere of light.
  • Move your spirit from the head to the throat, shoulder, and hand.
  • Feel the difference between the hardness of the skull and the softness of the heart.

7. The Mer-Ka-Ba and the Heart: A Unified Path

T h e vibration leads you directly to the sacred space of the heart and the return gets easier and easier.

Incomplete Mer-Ka-Ba. The author emphasizes that the Mer-Ka-Ba teachings are incomplete without the integration of the sacred space of the heart. Knowledge of Mer-Ka-Ba geometry alone is insufficient for achieving true ascension.

Melchizedek consciousness. Melchizedek tradition recognizes that the three parts of the Mer-Ka-Ba—geometry, heart, and [future third part]—are essential for bringing the individualized spirit back to the conscious presence of God. This reunification allows for the creation of a new reality.

Two pathways. There are two primary pathways for entering the sacred space of the heart: the male vortex pathway and the female intuitive pathway. The male pathway involves following the spiraling energy of the toroidal field, while the female pathway involves trusting intuition and allowing oneself to be guided to the holy space.

8. Creating a New World from the Heart

W i t h i n the sacred space of the heart, all worlds, all dimensions, all universes, all of creation found their birth.

Inner exploration. Once inside the sacred space of the heart, individuals can explore their inner landscape and remember their true purpose. This space holds recordings of past experiences and the heart's deepest desires.

Tiny space. Within the sacred space of the heart lies a tiny space, a place of creation where all things are possible. By accessing this space, individuals can connect with the Creator and manifest their heart's desires.

Interconnectedness. The sacred space of the heart is a place of interconnectedness, linking all hearts of all life everywhere. By remembering this connection, individuals can contribute to the creation of a new world based on love, unity, and conscious cocreation.

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4.29 out of 5
Average of 500+ ratings from Goodreads and Amazon.

Living in the Heart receives high praise from most readers for its spiritual insights and meditation techniques. Many find it life-changing, describing powerful connections to their hearts and nature. Reviewers appreciate the simple writing style and practical guidance. Some highlight its links to ancient philosophies and sacred geometry. Critics note outlandish claims and New Age themes. The book's meditations, particularly the Unity Breath, are frequently mentioned as valuable tools. Overall, readers find it inspiring and enlightening, though a few struggle with its concepts.

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About the Author

Drunvalo Melchizedek is a prolific author known for spiritual and metaphysical works. His books, including "The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life" series and "Serpent of Light," have been translated into 29 languages and distributed globally. Melchizedek has gained international recognition through various media appearances. He's credited with mathematically defining the human light body, or Mer-Ka-Ba. With a background in fine arts from UC Berkeley and studies in physics and math, Melchizedek combines diverse knowledge in his teachings. A world traveler, he has left the United States over 280 times, dedicating his life to helping people understand their connection to the divine. He resides in Sedona, Arizona.

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