The Higher Haven’s Dynamic Duo - John Ashbrook to the Left, PaulTootalian to the Right.
We enjoyed my teacher John Ashbrook’s quarterly Spiritual Development class in the Detroit area this past weekend. “Class 1259 is a Spiritual Event” reads the invitation, “a gathering designed for those who are dedicated to furthering their personal growth and life fulfillment.” A few of the top discussion topics were Emotions and Health, Possibilities of Balance, Distortions Preventing Love, and Power – Easy or Hard? John being the Master Numerologist he is, this Holiday gathering always devotes a portion of class time and engages our collective intellects as to the ramifications of the coming new year.
Regarding 2020, the number 2 is the number of direction, holding divine and difficult possibilities for all of humanity this coming year, including you and me. John being a pretty creative cat and very fond of pointing out the greater spiritual significance of everything we see in life, he referenced the symbolism of the great Detroit Lions’ former star running back Barry Sanders, #20. “He wasn’t the most skilled player, but he slithered through the backfield, as no one could change direction faster”. The zeros harken to the “all or nothing nature – the extremes” of these numbers. And 2 + 0 + 2 +0 = 4, an indicator with a negative pull of potentially keeping something the same forever as well as the positive influence of building a new foundation for a higher level of development.
Our love for the Motor City and ever-hopeful regard for the Lions considered, John offers incredible insight into current earthly events along with the simplicity of spiritual solutions. As the vibrational energy of our world continues to rise, the chaos, fear-driven, former fractured approach will give way to a more positive, faith-filled trust in the benevolent, natural and right causes that govern life. And depending on your own relationship with those forces, will always lead you to a more positive place. Regarding radiant health and deep healing, we discussed how medicine’s ability to alleviate outward indicators and simply move energy around always falls short of getting down to the generator and root causes of physical symptoms.
We discussed the implications of being Woke, the discretionary nature of when to apply force and when to employ patience, and the mark of authentic greatness, taking one beyond their deepest fears in order to be transformed into the most beautiful, wise and loving force. If any of the aforementioned sounds of interest, look for a monthly excerpt of John’s writings and teachings in this space, consider attending our next class in March of 2020, or make plans to meet John for an extended weekend of learning and practice here at The Higher Haven’s next Comprehensive Spiritual Development Retreat weekends of May 29th-31st and June 26th-28th with more information and registration available by year-end.