Terrain of Essence
A Path For Self Realization
About This Work
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Just as seeds benefit from the soaking process so that the rough husk can soften and fall away allowing us to fully receive the enzymes and nutrients of these living foods, so we too, as human beings benefit from steeping in the fluid Grace of our essential nature allowing the shell of past conditioning, false beliefs, and misunderstandings to melt away so that we may directly access the nourishing substance of our true nature, our Soul.
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Our true nature consists of subtle essences. In this body of knowledge the essences are called the lataif. In Persian the word Lataif (La-tie-if) means the subtle body of the soul. Each latifa is a magnetic center that corresponds to specific areas of the mind, emotions and body, each area consisting of a unique configuration of attributes and issues with its’ own function akin to the different organs that regulate our physical body. In the soul work the soul too has organs, referred to as the organs of perception. And the various qualities of essence each has a particular function, such as secreting a subtle fragrance, light, color or substance gifting the provision that is needed as an antidote for the issue or concern that is being explored.
These quintessence's of our being and the pursuit of accessing and understanding the soul's essence (the true self) dates back thousands of years and is found in most spiritual practices and is hidden within many religions. The Lataif Training and other classes presented in this school teach the student how to recognize their subtler body to access, cultivate and align with their inner light ~ the guidance of their true self.
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This guidance is Grace, which is the innate wisdom and healing energy alive and well that animates each one of us. Through developing our subtler organs of perception, skills of discernment, and navigating the somatic terrain, one can loosen limiting fixations, and free the heart, mind and will to live a life of genuine authenticity.
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The Terrain of Essence teachings act as a transformational catalyst to inspire positive change. Each gesture affects another stimulating confidence as we grow. This course teaches how to access and recognize the essential nature of the true self through tracking skills, embodiment practices, dyads, journaling, self-reflection, meditation, open discussion and so on. And through the practice of working together in a group setting, whether it is held in person or online, everyone benefits. Like that of a bee gathering honey, one bee cannot make the honey alone. It takes a community to thrive and grow.
To learn more about the Lataif Training and Practitioner Training go to the Curriculum page.
For online self-guided-mentored classes go to http://www.kimlincoln.com.
To learn more about the Lataif Training and Practitioner Training go to the Curriculum page.
For online self-guided-mentored classes go to http://www.kimlincoln.com.
Self Knowing
Evolving consciousness requires that we develop our capacity for witnessing without getting swallowed in identifying with the sensation, the emotion or the thought. First we must meet what is here but what's here is likely not our True Self. The reaction is nothing more than a learned response. It's the pattern. But all to often one believes that the pattern is who they are. This can be very painful and misleading, entrapping oneself in a never-ending labyrinth of suffering. Or one tries to push it out of the way by negating, suppressing, rejecting or cutting off awareness. Yet the pressure will build demanding our attention eventually. Navigating this fine edge of discernment brings with it tremendous self-awareness and growth. This kind of growth is what is referred to as gnosis. Gnosis or Knowing Thyself is a process we encounter through the various stages of our self- growth. First we hear about a mysterious Light ~ then we begin to see the Light in others ~ next we recognize that this Light is in us ~ finally we have direct experience of the Light. Thus enlightenment is occurring every step of the way! Little by little increasing our capacity to see it and Be it.
Evolving consciousness requires that we develop our capacity for witnessing without getting swallowed in identifying with the sensation, the emotion or the thought. First we must meet what is here but what's here is likely not our True Self. The reaction is nothing more than a learned response. It's the pattern. But all to often one believes that the pattern is who they are. This can be very painful and misleading, entrapping oneself in a never-ending labyrinth of suffering. Or one tries to push it out of the way by negating, suppressing, rejecting or cutting off awareness. Yet the pressure will build demanding our attention eventually. Navigating this fine edge of discernment brings with it tremendous self-awareness and growth. This kind of growth is what is referred to as gnosis. Gnosis or Knowing Thyself is a process we encounter through the various stages of our self- growth. First we hear about a mysterious Light ~ then we begin to see the Light in others ~ next we recognize that this Light is in us ~ finally we have direct experience of the Light. Thus enlightenment is occurring every step of the way! Little by little increasing our capacity to see it and Be it.
Embodied Wholeness
In these teachings wholeness requires impeccable truth. It requires that we expose any way we distort reality and the willingness to be responsible for our part in that. The Lataif Training introduces a precise mapping of the essential qualities of our soul. These essences are the very nature of love, and through truth we are able to reconnect with real love, not the ideas or impulses we erringly mistake for love. In growing our tolerance to inhabit what is divinely true can we experience the beatific benevolent compassion, humility, knowing, freedom, and guiding wisdom of our Soul and realize our True Self..
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