This May at TEMPLE was the Festival of Storytelling, it was also Temple de Lumiere’s 3rd birthday. We had a superb day of celebrating the written word and bathed ourselves in the joy of sharing story. Courtney Wilson was our guest speaker this month – and she delivered a wonderful presentation about the Teacher archetype, the high light of her talk was a story she shared about the WOLF BOY – Thank you again Courtney for your heartfelt connection.
WOLF BOY – Once upon a time, there was a wolf, and this wolf was all alone. All of the other wolves had been caught or killed or driven off. But this last wolf, he stayed. And he did all of the usual wolfish things. He lived in a cave high up in the hills. He raided the occasional flock for a stray sheep. He also would appear from time to time late in the evening on a trail from the fields running down to the village to frighten some milk maid or herds boy coming home a little too late from the watch. And this gave rise to the stories of great, gnarled, bloody teeth and wet, long, lolling tongue and fiery, red, hungry eyes… the wolf had quite a reputation in the village. Continue reading →
Remembering Your Origin Through the Living Attributes Codex
Within each of us lies a Seed of the Soul, a divine spark that carries the memory of our origin and the potential to live fully aligned with our higher self. This seed is not a distant concept; it is alive, present, and ready to awaken in every moment. The key to accessing this inner light lies in the Living Attributes Codex, a map of the qualities that guide, correct, and transform us.
The Codex identifies two complementary aspects of our being: Light Attributes, the ever-present capacities that reflect our highest potential, and Shadow Attributes, the challenging aspects of life that reveal the gaps, fears, and misalignments that require attention. Shadow Attributes are not failures—they are invitations, reflections of growth, and opportunities to purify the self and reconnect with Source.
The Role of the Seed of the Soul
The Seed of the Soul remembers. It recalls the wholeness of our origin and calls us to awaken from the illusion of limitation. Every conflict, uncomfortable emotion, or repeated life pattern is a signal from the Soul that there is an aspect of our being ready to return to Light. By learning to recognize and work with our Shadow Attributes, we honor the Soul’s call and allow the Seed to expand and blossom.
The Five-Step Correct & Transform Process
The Living Attributes Codex provides a structured path for nurturing the Seed of the Soul through a simple but profound process of Correct & Transform:
STEP ONE: Reconnect with Source The Seed thrives in alignment. Begin by grounding yourself in the presence of Source through meditation, prayer, contemplation, or quiet immersion in nature. These practices awaken your Light Attributes and prepare you to perceive the lessons within your Shadow.
STEP TWO: Identify Your True Feeling When a challenge arises, pause and inquire: “What do I really feel about this situation?” Observe without judgment. Set the intention to be healed and to move beyond limiting patterns. This awareness allows the Seed of the Soul to guide you toward clarity.
STEP THREE: Recognize Your Shadow Attributes Name the Shadow qualities presenting themselves in the situation. For example:
Issue: “I don’t have any money coming in.”
Shadow Attribute: “I feel overwhelmed and apathetic.”
Acknowledging the Shadow is not surrender—it is recognition, a necessary step for transformation.
STEP FOUR: Correct & Transform with Light Attributes Consult your Living Attributes Codex to find the Light Attributes that counterbalance and uplift the Shadow. For example:
Commit to embodying these Light Attributes consciously. This step activates the Seed of the Soul, allowing it to flourish through your intentional action.
STEP FIVE: Integrate Through Body Prayer Use the Body Prayer of Correct & Transform to internalize and energize your Light Attributes. Practice daily acknowledgment and intentional application in meditation, prayer, and life’s actions. The Seed of the Soul grows through consistent alignment, eventually expressing as expanded presence, creativity, and divine clarity in every moment.
Living the Codex
Working with the Living Attributes Codex transforms life from a series of challenges into a dynamic practice of remembering, correction, and alignment. Each Shadow encounter becomes an opportunity to bring the Soul’s Seed into full bloom. Miracles, in this context, are simply shifts in perception, the awakening to the ever-present Light already within you.
The Sacred Spiral Field teaches us that transformation is cyclical, not linear. Each Shadow encounter loops back into our centre, inviting conscious correction. Each Light activation radiates outward, expanding our life and the Seed of the Soul. By consciously being one with the Living Attributes Codex, we align ourselves with both the geometry of creation and the eternal memory of our origin story.
The Seed of the Soul is patient. It waits not in expectation but in readiness. When nurtured through self-referencing, alignment, and the consistent practice of the Correct & Transform process, it blossoms, revealing that every Shadow is a guide, every Light Attribute is a tool, and every moment is an invitation to remember our true origins and live in our fullest potential.
We are not unlike bugs crawling on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel…. having no sense of the tremendous reality of Michael Angelo, the Renaissance or the glory of the Aesthetic Traditions…
So large is the mystery in which we are placed… Expand your own sensibility and reality into the mystery that is there…. Go as far as you can…. you will never come to the end of it.
This month at Temple de Lumiere we celebrated the archetype of the Enchantress, which was presented by Souzi Wilson. I would like to acknowledge Souzi for her wonderful presentation that centered around family, forgiveness and sensuality. Her message really brought home the power of love and forgiveness. At the end of Souzi’s story she graced us all with a joyful song that she wrote called “Forgive Yourself”. Thank you again Souzi for sharing your beautiful voice and story with us.
The other part of our morning was spent exploring the four realms of consciousness and how these different levels of reality are not just some lofty experience we have in meditation, but rather they are indeed real levels of experience in our daily life. What follows is a description of how we can work with each of our archetypes in these realms to fulfill our true purpose in life.
Physical Realm (OUR EARTHLY NEEDS)
What is the nature of your life purpose? This is where you draw on the qualities of your particular archetype in the physical sense. This archetype helps you to stay focused on your true nature in your life/business/vocation. By identifying with the particular attributes of this cornerstone you gain finer distinctions regarding WHAT your foundational aptitude is and then accordingly activate it in your life. This archetype is the driving force behind the way you present your self in the world.
Emotional Realm (FEELINGS & RELATIONSHIPS)
Why are you in this particular vocation/relationship? This archetypes true power stems from its emotional nature and is the one you draw from to get your message across. The way to be attractive in your vocation/life is by appealing to the emotional needs of your particular relationships/market or audience. Authenticity is paramount and this is the realm of feelings, so coming from your heart and rather than your head is the best way to deliver your communication/message. By applying the attributes from this archetype, rather than trying to copy someone else’s mode of conduct, you will feel comfortable and more confident in your style and delivery. When you are emotionally connected to WHY you are sharing your vision or your life, people will respond accordingly.
Spiritual Realm (CREATIVE PROCESS & SKILLS)
How do you like to operate and relate in your vocation? Here is where you connect to HOW you like to be creative; the way you like to express your inner resources and abilities. Ask yourself what creative systems/modalities do you like to work with the most. The attributes of this archetype will signify what sustains your inner world, your spirit. When you are unable to serve this part of yourself, it will show up in your vocation. A lack of spirit is not attractive; where as a vision that is alive with your own personal spark is what keeps people interested. The great thing about this insight is you don’t have to do anything but be yourself and be a creative expression of your vision in your life.
Celestial Realm (ALLIANCE & EXCELLENCE)
Who are the people you want to serve or team up with? This is the key to finding out what your true niche is. This is how to best serve the people you are in alignment with in the world. These are the people WHO want to benefit from your highest and most refined talents. This is where you really shine; using the attributes of this particular archetype will help you identify and attract the people who want to listen to you, buy your products and use your services. These attributes are the key to revealing your true excellence and perfected nature. This is you matching your intention with the intention of creation and evolution.
This month at Temple we celebrated the Festival of Story Telling and the Teacher archetype and the attribute expressive.
In my opening presentation at Temple yesterday, with much jubilation, I announced it was our 1st Birthday. So much has been shared, experienced and discovered in that 12 month period. Plus it was our first Festival of Story Telling, which proved to be fantastic. I spoke on my favorite topic; STORY……….. Here is my story about story.
I believe our human story began with the evolution of human consciousness, which then started to build the earths noosphere (the thinking layer of earth). When men and women began to share their stories; their art, on the walls of their caves we began to grow our ability to relate to each other. Some how we knew it was important to tell of our experiences, how we hunt, how we travel, how we live and how we dream. It became a quintessential part of our human experience, the ability to tell story is indeed our rudimentary foundation. Simply put, with out story we don’t know what we believe in, but with story we can define our heritage, find meaning in what matters to us and learn what is good and bad. Story can be fact or fiction and still have the same effect, if we can relate to the characters or images in a story we can be moved by its message. Story doesn’t always have to deliver a profound message, it can simply be delightful, humourous or even practical.
I always see story in three parts, it has a past, a presentand a future.
The amazing discovery about story for me was, we are the story, there is no story without us. Because without us, coupled with the brilliance of imagination there is no story to tell. Everything you see, hear, taste, touch and think about has a story attached to it. It may not be an amazing story, but never the less it still has its own story.
All story has its contributing value, it may be good, it may be bad or it may be neutral, what ever it is, its still contributing to the collective consciousness.
What is your story?
What is your back story, what is your present story and does your future story have a brightness of future? Perhaps you have taken on a story that doesn’t match the one you want to share with the world. There is only one time to start a new and inviting story and it is NOW! Start creating the story that you want to contribute to humanity. Be the story you want to hear, be the story that new and exciting generations are built from……
Express yourself!
I would also like to thank Cherie for her generous contribution. Cherie shared her experience of having a Teacher archetype. She exquisitely expressed her personal story and how not knowing parts of our authentic story can fundamentally change who we are. The reveal of her beautiful and heartfelt story was a true gift, she contributed the power of story through her own story. Magnificent Cherie, thank you.
Love Elizabeth
I invite you to share your thoughts and feelings on the power of story?
Yesterday, we had a wonderful summer Temple – the weather was glorious. This year’s new development of breaking the morning up into meditation, then a lesson was a great success. The power of our group meditation infused with the light of the angelic forces opened our hearts to a whole new level of life generating energy. We powered up to a level of resonance, which was highly effective, creating order in our system and giving us the ability to heal on many levels. I know my body has felt incredibly relaxed ever since our time together in meditation. I meditate every day and love it, but meditating as a group is a very different experience.
Our coming together and going to that level, has started to build an amazing group resonance that in turn is creating a coherence in the unified field of consciousness. Of course, it would, if we are part of that field we are most definitely going to have an effect on it. When we look at it from that point of view, we see how being responsible for our energy, is much more import than we like to think. How we think and feel has a direct response in the collective field.
As the Jedi in Star Wars would say (Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Luke) “Be mindful of the Living Force”.
Which brings me to the second half of our morning that focused on the Hero archetype. One of our wonderful temple sisters Sally, who has the Hero archetype and has been working with it for a couple of years now, gave a short lesson on what being a hero means to her. She told her story beautifully and inspired us to remember that we all have a heroic nature, which we can call on at any time. Thank you again, Sally, for sharing with us, it was great.
Well, that’s it for now, look forward to seeing you at temple next month – Sunday, March 25th for a great meditation and lesson, this time it will be on the Healer archetype.
Till then “May the force be with you”
Love Elizabeth x
What have the benefits of doing group meditation been for you?
Elizabeth Ellames 