3.4 What does spiritual development feel like in The Christ Oil Cycle

Spiritual development within the context of the Christ Oil Cycle, as described in esoteric teachings, can manifest in various subjective experiences and sensations, though these are highly personal and metaphorical. Here’s what it might feel like based on the interpretations and experiences shared by those who discuss this cycle:

Sensations and Experiences:

• Increased Awareness: There’s often a sense of heightened awareness or consciousness. This might feel like an expansion of the mind or a deeper understanding of self and the universe.
• Energy Movement: Practitioners might feel energy moving through the spine, often described as a warm, tingling sensation or a flow of energy ascending from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, symbolizing the journey of the Christ oil.
• Peace and Tranquility: As the cycle progresses, one might experience profound peace, a sense of calm, or even bliss, which is attributed to the purification of the mind and body by the sacred secretion.
• Connection to the Divine: There can be moments of feeling a deep connection or unity with a higher power, the divine, or the universe, akin to what might be described as “Christ consciousness” or enlightenment.
• Physical Sensations: Some report physical sensations like vibrations, warmth in the head or spine, or even a feeling of lightness or floating, which is interpreted as the activation of dormant brain cells or energy centers.
• Emotional Cleansing: Emotional states might shift, with feelings of release, forgiveness, or joy, as if emotional blockages are being cleared. This could feel like a burden lifting or a sense of emotional renewal.
• Intuition and Insight: An increase in intuitive insights or psychic abilities might be noticed, where one feels more in tune with their inner voice or receives guidance more clearly.
• Healing: There might be a sense of healing, either physical or emotional, where past ailments or emotional wounds seem to lessen or heal without clear scientific explanation.

Psychological and Spiritual Shifts:

• Transformation: The journey of the Christ oil is seen as a metaphor for transformation. This might manifest as a shift in one’s perspective on life, values, or identity, moving towards a more spiritually aligned existence.
• Rebirth: Just as the cycle symbolizes the crucifixion and resurrection, individuals might feel as though they’re undergoing a rebirth or a renewal of self, leading to a new way of being in the world.
• Alchemical Process: The process can feel like an internal alchemy, where one’s lower nature (lead) is being transformed into a higher, enlightened state (gold).

Challenges:

• Resistance and Purging: Spiritual development isn’t always smooth; it can also involve periods of resistance, where one might face inner conflicts, detox symptoms, or confront past traumas as part of the purification process.
• Periods of Darkness: Before enlightenment, there might be periods of introspection or a sense of facing one’s shadow, which can be challenging but is seen as necessary for growth.