Becoming a Bride of Jesus

One of the great mysteries in Christian writings is the depiction of Jesus as the bridegroom and his follower as the potential bride of Jesus.[1] This model for the seeker of Jesus is very powerful and rich with teachings. Still, its understanding requires putting a little effort into pulling a number of pieces together. Jesus was aware of the importance of the concept of the bride. For instance, in describing the kingdom of Heaven, he compared it to virgins awaiting their bridegroom.

St. Paul and St. John of the Cross

Saint Paul further reinforced the concept of the bride of Jesus. He stated that, “I have espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” What this relationship might be as a bride was suggested by the Catholic mystic and poet, St. John of the Cross. He wrote the beautiful short poem, Dark Night of the Soul, describing the climbing of a hidden inner ladder to experience love as the bride of Jesus.

This teaching of the early Christians of becoming a bride of Jesus represented quite a step forward in the history of religion that is little understood even at this date. Therefore, to re-introduce this powerful yet forgotten precept, it is important to take a quick review of Western religion in a somewhat unique manner.

Sacrifice of the Self

The discussion starts with the consideration of ancient human sacrifices that will eventually lead to the sacrifice of the self in marriage to Jesus as Truth. Most historians approach the early sacrificial rites as being only superstitious practices to bribe some imaginary god. However, ritual sacrifice is a science and also involves practical considerations.

1. Matthew 9:15, Mark 2:19, Luke 5:34

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Bandha

A special ancient practice of deliberately tensioning the body to gain the same benefits as from natural eustress responses.

Breasts

The source of thought and feeling, organs of the Soul used to interface with the outer world and lower heart. Stethos in ancient Greece. (See Directing Life.)

Bulbospongiosus

The physiological muscle and flesh beneath the perineal skin. The Bulbospongiosus (also called the Bulbocavernosus) is a sponge-like, contractile/expansive flesh capable of forming a solid bulb such as noted when stepping into an icy cold shower. (See Controlling Your Hormones.)

Churning

Churning involves lower abdominal contortions which increase vitality and are commonly associated with deep sobbing. Churning can be experienced at times of strong demands on the body and mind. Called Mantha in Sanskrit. (See The Golden Triangle, Directing Life.)

Elements

Metaphysical building blocks of reality: “Air, Fire, and Water determine the nature of the fourth Element Earth, which is then made real by Mind.”

Energy

The power for change.

Eustress

Good stress that counters bad stress. Coined by Hans Selye who explained how intentional “muscular, nervous activity or anything else that requires effort” could reduce unwanted (dis)stress.

Gut Feelings

Unusual feelings in the lower abdominal region, associated with inner insights and strength.

Heart

Center of the body in the perineum which is the center of control and feelings. This is not the beating heart in the chest. (See Creating Heaven on Earth, Joy and Evolution, Directing Life, The Golden Triangle.)

Hormones

Many ancient writings refer to hormones as the mystical Elixir for energizing the inner allegorical gods or god-like powers. The powerful transformational hormones were known variously as ambrosia, amrita, haoma, soma, living waters,and chi in different cultures.

Inner Power

The power to change yourself and your world without reliance on the external power of institutions or authorities.

Intention

The word Intention had an earlier meaning based on the Greek word upothesis, which has the metaphysical definition of describing “that which has been settled before it begins.” It is far more than the modern usage of being a plan of action or design.

Mantra

Sanskrit term for Intention. It is the vision of what you want your self and world to be in the future. Mantra integrates your past and present with this intended future.

Meditation

A higher state of consciousness brought about through the practice of bringing the mind to bear on one point of awareness which then "ties the brain function under one control." (See American Meditation.)

Mind

Metaphysical force that unites. The source of evolution, vision and the power of intention. Called Brahma in the ancient Sanskrit documents.

Mudra

Manifested intention.

Perineum

The ancient view of the Perineum is still evidenced with its name, which is derived from the ancient Greek words Peri which means “center” and neuma which means “control” or that the Perineum is the center or heart of control.

Power of Love

Called Eros in ancient Greek; Rudra and Bhairava in ancient Sanskrit. The inner power to manifest your intention.

Quickening

Becoming vitalized, stimulated, more alive.

Soma/Elixir

Inner transformational fluid, now known to be adaptive hormones which enliven or quicken the body and mind to manifest one’s intention.

Soul

Awareness of the self and outer world and a chosen path to be followed.

Stethos

The breasts were known in ancient Greece as Stethos, which were defined in ancient Greek as being “the seat of feelings and thought as we (currently) use heart.”

Yoni

The feminine creative center of both sexes which exists in the perineum of both sexes, serving to stimulate the production of soma.