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‘SUNRISE MEDITATIONS’ BROCHURE REVIEW

This wonderful little book is a veritable treasure trove of inspiration and information concerning the central place of the sun in any truly universal spiritual practice. It will appeal both to the experienced and novice meditator alike.

The twenty-six passages included in this brochure are excerpts taken from previously published books of talks given by Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov, ending with a prayer given by his own Master, Peter Deunov, to be said at sunrise. Each passage offers a different perspective on the importance of working spiritually with the sun. Taken together, the passages offer a helpful overview to anyone new to Omraam Mikhaëël Aïïvanhov’s teaching, dealing as they do with the significance of the sun as a powerful being, symbolizing not only the trinity of heart, mind and will within each individual but also what is universal in all humanity. There are startling insights into the connection between sunlight and gold and the solar nature of human beings, but these are never academic, as they are always with a view to encouraging a larger vision and a willingness to accept and work with beings higher than ourselves. This is not sun worship in a physical sense but a recognition that the sun is the highest example of intelligence, love and generosity that we have.

'Light is a living entity which comes down from the sun and has direct contact with our spirit. The spirit which speaks to you through the human mouth is an emanation of solar light. It is light which thinks, speaks, sings and creates. As light works its way into the human soul, it is reflected in the form of intelligence, love, beauty, nobility and strength.’

Taken individually, each passage in this brochure also serves as a stimulating starting-point for meditation on the sunrise, with the added advantage that the brochure is small and light enough to be taken outside in a coat pocket. The Master offers not just philosophical perspectives but also highly practical advice about preparing for the sunrise the previous evening, what attitude we should bring to it, about why it is important to meditate in the open air, how we can connect to the vital energy of the sun’s early rays and the benefits of doing so. ‘When you know how to look at the rising sun, you will understand how important it is to work with the powers of the day, in order to also awaken the day in your consciousness.’

By working with our own feelings, thoughts and actions and connecting to the influence of the early morning sun, we are gradually able to develop within ourselves some of the sun’s unconditional qualities of light, warmth and life.

‘Of course, you will never succeed in attaining the light, warmth and life of the sun, but simply the desire to acquire them will project you into heavenly regions, where you will truly work wonders, for this desire to bring light, warmth and life to creatures will make you yourself more luminous, warmer and more alive.’

And it is this transformation in consciousness on an individual and collective level which will eventually bring about the transformation of the whole planet, too. What could be more heartening than the knowledge that each small attempt we make to raise our awareness through our contact with the sun has a ripple effect throughout the cosmos?