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Is the Art of Ascension just “positive thinking”?

Is Ascension just positive thinking?

Here’s a question for you: If we have repeated thoughts about ourselves and our world that do not serve, will thinking positive thoughts help? In short, it is like putting a band-aid on a large festering wound. Maybe my experience will explain more.

The Art in Art of Ascension

Art of Ascension - Art of Creation

The Art of Ascension is a practice. Just like any other skill, it takes time and a certain set of priorities to master.

Are emotions contagious in the workplace?

Are emotions contagious in the workplace?

Emotional contagion has been shown to impact work efficacy, emotional patterns throughout both physical and online networks and neighborhoods. In a similar vein, it has been shown that a group of committed meditators can impact a crime rate, patterns of violence, and even stop a war.

Training Attention to Attention

Training Attention

In this era of distraction through our use of cell phones and social media, whether one is diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, the benefits of learning to “pay attention to attention” are going to become an ever more important skill for everyone.

Benefits of a Retreat

Benefits of a Retreat

An Ishayas’ Ascension retreat is an opportunity to set down all the responsibilities of life for a period of time (3 days, 7 days, even more, if you desire) to move inward and experience more of the Life you never knew was possible on the inside. During the retreat period, no need to make decisions, no deadlines to attend to or need to interact with technology.

Connecting to the Master Architect of the Universe

Master Architect of the Universe

In my “religious” life, before Ascension, I learned all about the characteristics of God. But how often did I actually EXPERIENCE God? What I found with Ascension was something that gave me a regular, repeatable method to have direct experiences of the Master Builder. In innocence, by using the techniques, by attending retreats, by furthering the practice, this awareness began to build.

Ishayas’ Ascension vs. a meditation app

Art of Ascension vs. Meditation App

Can you imagine trying to do maintenance on your car while it is running?

In this modern, technological age, most people keep their senses activated 24/7. It is like running machinery without ever changing the oil or doing regular maintenance.