What is a Divine Human?

What is a Divine Human?

By Michelle L. Casto, Ph.D.

Spanish Poet, Antonio Machado once posed a poignant question, What have you done with the garden that was entrusted to you? This is a question that every aware and awakened human being on the planet must ask and answer for him or herself.

As we enter into the last few years leading to 2012, there is important work to be done by us all. University professor Dr. Michael Sharp has termed 2012, the Great Awakening, and many other experts have predicted the fall of dualistic and hierarchical paradigms, giving rise to a new way of living and being in the world. Some even claim we are undergoing a planetary ascension process. Jean Houston has called this a unique time in history and acknowledges that we are life of God, individuated. Astrologer, Allison Rae, claims that 2012 is code for a quantum shift point, the transition between the old and the new and that it is personal, planetary and cosmic meaning is stored in the cellular memory of every living begin on the planet, as well as the Earth herself. Self ascension teachers Sri Ram and Kira Kaa, in their book 2012: You Have a Choice, We are at the time of culmination and in that time is the opportunity for renewal and reunion. Now more than ever, we are called to trust our divine nature and experience true clarity.

Science and religion have long debated each other. All that is now changing because Quantum Physics is proving much of what the ancient masters have been teaching since the beginning of recorded time, that everything is energy and that we have the power to co-create our reality. Everything that we thought we knew about this life, humanity, and the afterlife has been turned upside down to cause us to look again. So what does that mean to you, dear one? Where do you look?

Jesus has already told us, seek ye first the kingdom of heaven and then everything will be given unto you. Begin by looking within and seeing the bright light that you are! Realize the incredible unlimited power and presence that you were been born to be and start being that light.

Traditional religions have taught that God is separate from us and that we have to act a certain way to gain his favor. The Truth as it is taught in Unity is that God created you in his/her image and you are one with all of creation. And that there is only presence in the world--- God who is good, and one power, which is Love. What Goddess wants for you is to reclaim your I am presence and co-create heaven on earth

Becoming a Divine Human is an idea whose time has truly come. Joseph Campbell has said, Eden was not, Eden Is. Or put another way, Paradise is not near, it is Here. Modern human beings can choose to have our lives reflect the Garden of Eden, but we must create it out of our own consciousness and tend to it with our intentions.

When you accept this call, you also accept the fact that you are now held responsible for your creations. Know that whatever you think, you attract. Whatever you believe, you create. Whatever you know, you become. You and your thoughts affect everyone else on the planet. So allow your thoughts, words, and actions to be DIVINE.

When becoming a divine human, you will notice how much easier you shift from fear, anxiety, and lack to love, peace and an abundance consciousness. You also begin to live on Gods side of the page, living out your divine destiny. You gracefully let go of aspects of life that no longer work, and view death and dissolution of old identities and ideas as natural occurrences that prepare you for a transformational rebirth. In essence, you turn away from the ways of the world and look towards the light that is radiating from your very soul.

You finally get smart, and recognize that the curriculum for your enlightenment is your life. You no longer mistakenly look outside of yourself for answers, and instead find everything you are seeking within. You certainly do a lot less, and just be present in each moment to share more love. Your mind becomes relaxed, your heart opens, your senses become acute, your intuition activated, and you are truly turned on, tapped in, and tuned in to Infinite Intelligence.

When you are still in a trance, you have lost yourself and paradise. Paradise has always existed, however you have failed to see it. At this stage in your spiritual development, the ascension process can feel like a bad dream that you keep having over and over where you crash your car. Since you insist on being in the drivers seat, your ego thinks it is still in charge and goes into full resistance to seeing the light of the Truth.

When you awaken, you have found yourself and paradise once again. The veil has now been lifted and you see with new eyes the beauty all around. At this stage in your spiritual development, the ascension process is like a dance, because it is a way you can be in the world where everything is communication from the divine. You learn to respond in a graceful way, allowing yourself to be led and guided. In other words, you surrender your control over the direction of your life. This is a day to celebrate!

You did not come here to be asleep at the wheel. You came here to experience the magical dance between your human self and your divine self, to be used by a power greater than yourself, in order to spread more love and light. It is always your choice to say Yes.

And right now, the divine is asking You
Shall we dance?

Knowing Michelle ---Part II

Well if you are back after reading Part I---that means you would like to know more. Today I will be even more vulnerable, as I did have to get warmed up a bit.

Last week, you saw my professional persona, Dr. Michelle, the woman who wants to help the planet.

This week, you will meet Chelle the girl who just wants to have fun.

As a Gemini, there are definitely at least two of me!

For those into astrology, I have a Cancer moon and Virgo ascendant.

I was born in the summer of 1969, a good year I am told.

I have passion for all things related to learning: reading, writing, coaching, speaking, seminars, ideas, words, language. I also love the beach, dark chocolate with coconut, and pizza--bless the person who first created it!

I will admit freely that I TOTALLY LOVE THE 80s! Especially the music and can be found dancing around my car and house to my favorite tunes. Yes, I even have some hand-made tapes from the old school days, and Yes, I still listen to them with complete joy!

I know an amazingly amount of almost-accurate lyrics to songs. And Yes, I sing them loud and proud, much to the consternation of my friends. I have performed Karaoke once or twice and do a pretty decent rendition of Madonnas get into the groove.

Ok, since I am really letting my hair down, I will also confess that on occasion, I can have blond moments and completely space where I left my keys or have to pause and ponder, did I just hit the send button?! or what was I just working on?! or what did I name that article?!

In the course of my adult life, I have managed to survive 3 major car accidents--- all of which only involved me, my car, the road, the ocean (the most recent in May 07) And Yes, all three were TOTALED. Thankfully I have never been injured or ill.

This is one of my great reasons for believing in guardian angels!

I have big financial goals I have yet to meet.

I have big dreams that are coming true as we speak.

Things I like to do:

1.Love and be loved by my dogs, Briosa and Bosko

2.Travel: My favorite place on earth I have been is Kaui, Hawaii.

My dream vacation is to Italy.

3. If I have to watch instead of read, I will watch a spiritual movie, anything with a powerful or provocative message. Since I do not have cable, I spend more time on the internet, and do watch educational or inspirational you tube videos.

One day I will create one of my own video.

It will either be my serious side speaking on a spiritual topic or

a friend getting even with me with one of my karaoke performances!

I hope you enjoyed my sharing, let me know what you found interesting!

Oh, and if you love the 80s like I love the 80s, we are so like best friends forever!

Brightly, Michelle Casto

Interested in Knowing About Michelle? Part 1

I have decided to write something completely personal today and to share with you a few personal tidbits you probably do not know.

To start with, I do not know it all! But it is kind of fun to act like I do (sometimes ;)

However, I do know quite a bit on subjects like human potential, the personality, the ego, soul, spiritual development, and the like. And while it is true I have written many (20+) books & ebooks on subjects like romantic relationships, career development, stress management, success strategies, manifesting and making life changes, and really do have some clue about all of those topics, I am still very committed to learning and growing, and always open to new ideas and ways of understanding how LIFE REALLY WORKS.

I am a Seeker of Knowledge of Wisdom. I want to become the person I am destined to be.
And I want to help others too, that is why I became a Life Coach.
My personal strengths are insight, intuition, creativity and communicating complex ideas simply.
My areas of improvement are in details and technical glitches.
My purpose in life is to be a bright light and bring enlightenment to myself and anyone else who desires it.

Another interesting factoid is that I collect quotes, I have my own collection called Illuminations I, II, and III, which can found in my bookstore:
http://getsmartseries.com/Store.

I also have files full of new favorites that I still have yet to type up.

I will end with one I just came across this week by Eileen Caddy, founder of the Findhorn Institute, and all-around spiritually smart woman.

All you need is deep within you waiting to unfold and reveal itself. All you have to do is be still and take time to seek for what is within and you will surely find it.

I enjoy communicating with other awakened human beings because they are more loving, open-minded, interesting, purposeful, giving, understanding, and actively applying their God-given gifts. I strongly believe that life is a gift and it is our responsibility to do something with it.
It is one of my greatest pleasures to help you see and shine the jewel of your own soul.

Come back next week when I reveal Part II, the much more personal story!

Independence Day in the USA

In honor of celebrating our country’s independence and our inalienable right to pursue liberty and happiness, I thought I would share some ideas on how you can set your soul free.

For me, freedom is a very high personal value---freedom to be fully expressed, the ability to set my own schedule, create my work the way that I want to, and to think, speak, and do as I basically choose. Because it is such an everyday part of my life, I do take those freedoms for granted and am still shocked and dismayed when I hear how other people in power dominate and control living, breathing human beings.

However, true freedom comes from the soul. Just because someone is locked up in prison, in an abusive relationship, in financial debt, or chained to a job that they despise, they can still feel free on the inside.

Here are 2 simple ways you can set your soul free this holiday:

As Robert Frost once penned, “Freedom lies in being bold.”

Be bold---be, do, and have what your heart desires and make no apologies. Be outrageous. Take the bull by the horns, and stand up for something you believe in.

Speak or Write Out.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “All life is an experiment, the more experiments you make, the better.”

Look at your life as a research experiment---try new things, meet new people, read unusual books, take exotic trips, perform work out of the mainstream, wear different clothes—the main thing is to experiment, that way you can discover what really turns you on and lights you up!

I am going to be bold and try an experiment in some of my next blog posts.

I am going to do what I have never done and that is reveal personal aspects of myself you may not know about me…so tune back in a week or so and read all about it!