son – Integrating the Spirals

Here’s Part 9 and the final post in this fascinating series on The Trinity, a journey I embarked upon while reading the Theosophy book, The Masters and The Path.

In Christian doctrine, the Trinity is one God in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, all fully and equally God yet personally distinct. The Holy Spirit is not formally identified as feminine in the Bible, but some biblical language (especially Hebrew “Spirit” as ruach) is grammatically feminine, and Christian tradition gives Mary a strong “Divine Mother” symbolism while still clearly distinguishing her from the Trinity.

Father, Son and Holy Spirit

The Father: The unoriginate source within the Godhead, who “begets” the Son and, with the Son, is origin of the Spirit; associated with creating and willing the plan of salvation.
The Son (Jesus Christ): Eternally begotten of the Father, consubstantial with him, who becomes incarnate as true God and true man to reveal God and accomplish redemption by his life, death, and resurrection.
The Holy Spirit: The third person, proceeding from the Father (and, in Western theology, from the Father and the Son), who indwells believers, gives life, sanctifies, and guides the Church.

Is the Holy Spirit “feminine” in Scripture?

In the Old Testament, the main word for “spirit” is Hebrew ruach, which is grammatically feminine, so passages about the Spirit of God sometimes use a feminine noun, though this reflects grammar rather than a defined female “person” in later doctrine.
In the New Testament, Greek pneuma (“Spirit”) is grammatically neuter, and mainstream Christian theology treats God as beyond human gender while still typically retaining masculine pronouns for Father and Son and a mix of images (some maternal) for God and the Spirit.

Mary and “Divine Motherhood”

The Church (especially Catholic and Orthodox traditions) calls Mary Mother of God (Theotokos), not because she precedes or “creates” the divine nature, but because the one she bore is truly God the Son incarnate.
She is richly honored with maternal titles such as “Blessed Virgin,” “Universal Mother,” “Queen of Angels,” “Queen of Heaven,” and “Star of the Sea” (Stella Maris), expressing her spiritual motherhood of believers and her intercessory role, yet she is explicitly not counted as a fourth divine person or as a member of the Trinity.

Marian imagery and the “Divine Feminine”

Official doctrine, however, keeps a clear boundary: the persons of the Trinity are Father, Son, and Holy Spirit alone, whereas Mary is a uniquely graced human being and Mother of Jesus, honored above all saints but always as a creature, not as a divine hypostasis.

Many Christians experience Mary as an icon of the Divine Motherhood of God: a human, creaturely reflection of the nurturing, protective, and compassionate aspects of God’s love, which some theologians also associate symbolically with the action of the Spirit.

Part 9 and final post of a series on Aspects of The Trinity.

For the basis of this series, check out this post (where I will also list all the links to each part of the series in case you miss any):

Aspects of The Trinity (The basis of the series)

Integrating the Spirals

I’m encouraging those “over 60” to open to lifelong learning (observe and gently question their pre-conceived beliefs, aka ‘Programming’), become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, consistently move their bodies (too many are stuck in their heads and physically unhealthy), become strong, and resilient in spirit, soul, mind, body. And to question EVERYTHING!

Link to my YouTube channel where you can see the videos: https://youtube.com/@spiralsister

Yours in consciousness-expansion as we evolve and revolve during our mystical awakening. All while doing-my-egoless-best, to take you on a limitless, spiraling thought ride to better health, through doing more with ease, to help us sustain the JOY in our lives! (With lots of Gratitude throughout.)

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

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It’s June 28th, 2024; We have an original country love song for you today. This is a traditional-sounding country song. It’s gender-neutral. The professional female on this tune sings it in an effortless, sultry voice. It is a mid-tempo, radio-ready original love song mixed by Steven Cooper in Nashville, TN.

Love song

Here’s the one-hundred-eightieth new music post for 2024, as I consistently put forward a new original, unique song to uplift and entertain:

My second child, was why I stayed with my first husband (for the first few years).

My son (now in his 40s), was conceived after I went to the movies with my best friend and saw Endless Love. To say the film, Endless Love influenced me would be an understatement! The movie touched my heart so deeply that though I knew I was in a bad marriage, I left the theater and headed home thinking about having another baby (and subsequently, that’s what happened).

I don’t think my first husband wanted another child. He, nor his family, were that excited about us having a boy either (our first was a girl). Since I was young I knew I wanted at least two children (by the same man) because I’d been an only child and didn’t want to wish that experience on a child. Also, I had friends in my teens who had one baby by one guy and then more by others and had all kinds of trouble with visiting them, collecting child support, etc. I never wanted to deal with that!

If you’re not familiar with Endless Love here a brief description:

Screen capture: “Endless Love” Diana Ross & Lionel Richie | Hot 100 Peak: No. 1 for nine weeks (1981). Found at: https://www.billboard.com/lists/top-love-songs-all-time/endless-love-diana-ross-lionel-richie-hot-100-peak-no-1-for-nine-weeks-1981-2/

After I had my baby boy, I began thinking about how programmed and conditioned we are by Hollywood. The movies they make in Hollywood are supposed to reflect life and human nature, but I get more and more the feeling that the ‘powers that be’ subconsciously steer us in certain directions. There’s just too much political motivation in most shows (especially Disney these days), unfortunately. I see through their charade!

I’ve forgiven my first husband (long ago) for the unhappy marriage we both endured. We fought too much. I yelled and cried too much. But we brought two children into the world who are now loving, productive citizens. I am glad we had the opportunity to live on the same off-grid property with my son a few years ago (though I was still working from home then and doing all the off-grid stuff was hard). It gave me a chance to really get to know and love my son for the person he’s become. And now, I’m getting the same opportunity with my daughter–as we live next door to her and our granddaughters. Well, life goes on, as ‘they’ say! Forgive and let live in love.

Balancing it out with love

My meme: “You are so loved and Connected! Just open to it. Trust. You are where you’re supposed to be, NOW. –Sheila Murrey

Forgive ourselves and others in endless love

Yes, Everything Happens for a Reason and Everything Resolves to Gratitude. Knowing that each of us (as fractals) uplifts my mind and allows me to view life as a lively kaleidoscope grand design that moves about in an ever-expanding, revolving, melodious, consciousness. The more we can forgive ourselves and others, the more endlessly loving we become. And hopefully, the more loving the world becomes.

Enjoy (IN Joy) everything and love! Be Everything All the Time. May we all soar in ’24!

Yours in expanding, endlessly loving, spiraling consciousness,

Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

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We’re songwriters seeking placement of our original songs in TV, film, games, etc. We’re songwriters seeking bands to play our songs. Video content creators, filmmakers, podcasters, production companies, deejays, Vloggers, YouTubers, and more can use our original music and songs in movies, TV shows, video intros, and such. Everything is available at: Listen4Music.com

My husband of 19 years, Richard Murrey, is an award-winning illustrator, plus he’s a seasoned guitarist, bass player, and songwriter (having penned over 400 original songs). You can view his artwork and hear original songs at: http://listen4music.com

Video of us performing Live: https://vimeo.com/416711742?ref=fb-share

About me, your Spiral Sister

My meme: What I’ve learned about (*traveling* in the US / *travelling* everywhere else) an ever recurring spiral to improve and stop making the same mistakes. –Sheila “Spiral Sister” Murrey

Spiritually speaking

As a Minister and Spiritual Advisor, it is my pleasure to help you find a way to Connect with spirit. Our ever-living God Omniscience knows ALL. The invitation is open to you.

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