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John Morton <ref>[http://msia.org/msia.qry?ID=40''MSIA Website'' ‘John Morton, Spiritual Director of MSIA, February 1 2009]</ref>, Doctor of Spiritual Science (DSS), took on the ‘keys’ to the ‘Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ in 1988. John Morton worked closely with John-Roger as his student and mentoree for many years, and he still works closely with John-Roger in their service and spiritual work.
John Morton <ref>[http://msia.org/msia.qry?ID=40''MSIA Website'' ‘John Morton, Spiritual Director of MSIA, February 1 2009]</ref>, Doctor of Spiritual Science (DSS), took on the ‘keys’ to the ‘Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ in 1988. John Morton worked closely with John-Roger as his student and mentoree for many years, and he still works closely with John-Roger in their service and spiritual work.


John Morton regularly travels throughout the United States and the world to promote peace and support people in finding the good in everything regardless of any challenges. He is the current Spiritual Director and past President of the nondenominational Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. As part of his ministry he has traveled extensively around the world in support of spiritual awareness, education, and charitable causes. <ref>[http://msia.org/msia.qry?ID=40''MSIA Website'' ‘John Morton, Spiritual Director of MSIA, February 1 2009]</ref>
With warmth, loving, and a unique ability to see the blessings in all things, John Morton, [http://www.pts.org]D.S.S. (Doctor of Spiritual Science) regularly travels throughout the United States and the world to promote peace and support people in finding the good in everything regardless of any challenges. Dr. Morton is the current Spiritual Director and past President of the non-denominational [http://www.msia.org] Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. As part of his ministry he has traveled extensively around the world in support of spiritual awareness, education, and charitable causes. Along with his colleague, [http://www.john-roger.org]John-Roger, John has also led numerous groups of up to 150 people through journeys focusing on the study of peace and spiritual awakening in Israel, Egypt, Greece and many other countries.


John provides interviews for radio and television, conducts [http://www.msia.org/calendar.php]seminars, and facilitates [http://www.pts.org]workshops as well as monthly live [http://www.msia.org/live.archives.php]webcasts via streaming video and audio. Topics include Spiritual Awareness, Loving Relationships, Finding Peace in Today's World, Exploring Spirit in Everyday Life, The Power Within You, and The Blessings Already Are. John’s presentations help people find ways to experience greater love and peace in the midst of global issues and the challenges of daily living. John often responds to questions from people in live audiences as well as those connected around the world via the Internet.
He is also the author of [[The Blessings Already Are]] and [[You Are The Blessings]], published through Mandeville Press. <ref>[http://theblessings.org/ “The Blessings” Website, Books by John Morton, February 3 2009]</ref>

His books, [http://www.mandevillepress.org]The Blessings Already Are and [http://www.theblessings.org]You Are The Blessings, are both practical and inspirational guides to finding the blessings in everyday life. Syndicated columnist and author [http://www.huffingtonpost.com]Arianna Huffington says that “The Blessings Already Are shows how living in a state of gratitude is truly living in a state of grace." [http://www.jeanhouston.org]Dr. Jean Houston, Best-Selling Author and Researcher, says that “You Are the Blessings is so important in a time in which the well being of all requires that treasures of Heaven must be brought to Earth."

With [http://www.lty.com]Leigh Taylor-Young, John co-founded the Travelers Foundation where he serves as President. The Travelers Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and development of spiritual awareness, peace, and service. John also serves on the Boards of [http://www.insightseminars.org]Insight Seminars, the New Visions Foundation, and the [http://www.universityofsantamonica.edu]University of Santa Monica where he also serves as Vice Chancellor.

John has published numerous articles on the [http://www.ndh.org]New Day Herald, an e-newspaper published by the [http://www.msia.org]Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. His articles can also be found at the [http://www.iiwp.org]Institute for Individual and World Peace and [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-morton/]HuffingtonPost.com. Videos and audio meditations presented by John can be listened to and viewed at[http://www.msia.org/msia.qry?ID=252#video]the John Morton Multimedia Library as well as [http://www.theblessings.org]www.theblessings.org.

John Morton's life is dedicated to promoting peace and to assisting people in discovering the good, the Spirit, and the blessings within themselves and everything. John is known for his ability to lift and inspire listeners with his gentleness and practical approach. In all of the work that he does, John focuses on the good in all and sharing that goodness with others. His devotion to this work of the Spirit is an inspiration to those touched by his example.


==The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness==
==The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness==

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The Mystical Traveler Consciousness is a consciousness, spiritual in nature, but that exists in every level of consciousness, and exists in every substance and being throughout all of God’s creation. This consciousness is available within the consciousness of each living person, and can act as a guide or as inspiration, as a wayshower into the higher levels of Spirit. The Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ purpose is to awaken people to the awareness of their Souls, and is available to assist those working with the Mystical Traveler to clear karma, and break free of the cycle of incarnation this lifetime. This work or assistance is done inwardly, on the spiritual levels.[1][2][3][1] John-Roger underwent surgery for a kidney stone after which he fell into a nine-day coma. After this experience he was aware of another ‘spiritual personality’ that had superseded / merged with his previous personality and he began to refer to himself as “John-Roger’ in recognition of this transformation. [4]

John-Roger termed this consciousness the ‘Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ after he began anchor this consciousness in 1963.[1] Peter R. Lewis conducted an extensive academic study on MSIA and John-Roger in 1998 and reported that the Mystical Traveler Consciousness holds a similar role for the students studying in MSIA, as that of the ‘Satguru’ or ‘Perfect Master’ in the Sant Mat tradition; India’s 500-year old religious tradition. [4]

John-Roger talks about his consciousness shift resulting from the surgery in his book with Pauli Sanderson “When Are You Coming Home? A Personal Guide To Soul Transcendence”. He describes his experience during the surgery that all things were “in the Light” – that everything was completely safe, protected and perfect. Following the surgery he began to experience this higher consciousness expressing more and more into the physical world – i.e. that he could see and perceive everything taking place in this physical world as being perfect in some greater sense, “as being part of a greater whole, part of the highest good”. In the face of challenging and difficult times, he was able to move to this peaceful neutrality and loving that he experienced during surgery. He further explains that his behavior changed; he became “more understanding, kinder, and able to respond and act in a way that was based on the good of everyone, not on his own personal perspective.[5]

From ‘The Wayshower Booklet’ John-Roger describes this transition:

“I underwent a tremendous transition and was brought into the consciousness of the Mystical Traveler, a consciousness that is totally alive, totally dedicated, totally devoted to the supreme power that is God, that is life, that is love. In retrospect I knew that it was the consciousness of the Traveler that had pulled me out of the water, seen me through car accidents, and walked with me through lies and deceits, through agony and pain, knowing full well that I was going to come out perfect in Soul consciousness.”

Jesus Christ, Mystical Traveler

MSIA teaches that Jesus Christ was a Mystical Traveler, who held and shared the Mystical Traveler Consciousness. MSIA further states that Jesus Christ also anchored the Christ Consciounsess, which is also taught that the Christ Consciousness still exists and lives within each and every human being on the planet. While it is taught that everyone has access and is connected to the Christ Consciousness, it takes awareness and insight to be able to access, understand and manifest the Christ Consciousness here on the planet, as Jesus did during his time on Earth.[4]

John-Roger, Mystical Traveler

John-Roger, Doctor of Spiritual Science (DSS), born ‘Roger Delano Hinkins on September 24th, 1934, is an American author, public speaker and founder of New Age spiritual and self-help organizations.

John-Roger is the author of over 55 books including four Bestsellers and a NY Times #1 Bestseller.[6] His most recent books are 'The Rest of Your Life' (2007), 'Timeless Wisdoms: Volume One' (2008) and 'Timeless Wisdoms: Volume Two' (2008). He has given more than 6000 seminars over the last forty years, most of which have been recorded either in audio or video format by NOW Productions. John-Roger also produces his own national cable TV show That Which Is, and has appeared on other television and radio programs including CNN's Larry King Live, The Roseanne Show, and Politically Incorrect.

In 1968, John-Roger founded the Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA), and incorporated it as a church in 1971 [7] MSIA is a nondenominational and ecumenical church whose purpose is to "teach Soul Transcendence, which is becoming aware of yourself as a Soul and as one with God, not as a theory, but as a living reality." [8] MSIA currently has participants in more than 32 countries, with its largest following in the US, Australia, Colombia, Brazil and Nigeria respectively, [9]

John-Roger has traveled extensively leading groups of up to 150 people on spiritual retreats know as Peace Awareness Trainings all over the world. His journeys have taken him to such places as the former USSR, Yugoslavia, China, Israel, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and throughout Africa, South America, North America, Australia and across Europe. [10]

John-Roger has founded many nonprofit organizations. He is the founder and chancellor of the University of Santa Monica (USM), an unaccredited institution offering master's degrees in Spiritual Psychology and Consciousness, Health & Healing and a doctoral degree in Spiritual Psychology. [11] He is also the founder and president of Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy (PTS), which offers undergraduate courses, workshops, retreats, and master's and doctorate programs in Spiritual Science; its headquarters is home to Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens. He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Insight Seminars [12] and is Founder and President of both the Institute for Individual & World Peace (IIWP) [13] and the Heartfelt Foundation. [14]

Most recently John-Roger co-wrote and co-produced a film with long time student and close friend Jsu Garcia. The film Spiritual Warriors is inspired by one of John-Roger's bestselling books - 'Spiritual Warrior - The Art of Spiritual Living'. In this movie, the protagonist learns and studies Spiritual Exercises, among other spiritual techniques learnt from his Spiritual Teacher.[15]

John Morton, Mystical Traveler

John Morton [16], Doctor of Spiritual Science (DSS), took on the ‘keys’ to the ‘Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ in 1988. John Morton worked closely with John-Roger as his student and mentoree for many years, and he still works closely with John-Roger in their service and spiritual work.

With warmth, loving, and a unique ability to see the blessings in all things, John Morton, [1]D.S.S. (Doctor of Spiritual Science) regularly travels throughout the United States and the world to promote peace and support people in finding the good in everything regardless of any challenges. Dr. Morton is the current Spiritual Director and past President of the non-denominational [2] Church of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. As part of his ministry he has traveled extensively around the world in support of spiritual awareness, education, and charitable causes. Along with his colleague, [3]John-Roger, John has also led numerous groups of up to 150 people through journeys focusing on the study of peace and spiritual awakening in Israel, Egypt, Greece and many other countries.

John provides interviews for radio and television, conducts [4]seminars, and facilitates [5]workshops as well as monthly live [6]webcasts via streaming video and audio. Topics include Spiritual Awareness, Loving Relationships, Finding Peace in Today's World, Exploring Spirit in Everyday Life, The Power Within You, and The Blessings Already Are. John’s presentations help people find ways to experience greater love and peace in the midst of global issues and the challenges of daily living. John often responds to questions from people in live audiences as well as those connected around the world via the Internet.

His books, [7]The Blessings Already Are and [8]You Are The Blessings, are both practical and inspirational guides to finding the blessings in everyday life. Syndicated columnist and author [9]Arianna Huffington says that “The Blessings Already Are shows how living in a state of gratitude is truly living in a state of grace." [10]Dr. Jean Houston, Best-Selling Author and Researcher, says that “You Are the Blessings is so important in a time in which the well being of all requires that treasures of Heaven must be brought to Earth."

With [11]Leigh Taylor-Young, John co-founded the Travelers Foundation where he serves as President. The Travelers Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and development of spiritual awareness, peace, and service. John also serves on the Boards of [12]Insight Seminars, the New Visions Foundation, and the [13]University of Santa Monica where he also serves as Vice Chancellor.

John has published numerous articles on the [14]New Day Herald, an e-newspaper published by the [15]Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness. His articles can also be found at the [16]Institute for Individual and World Peace and [17]HuffingtonPost.com. Videos and audio meditations presented by John can be listened to and viewed at[18]the John Morton Multimedia Library as well as [19]www.theblessings.org.

John Morton's life is dedicated to promoting peace and to assisting people in discovering the good, the Spirit, and the blessings within themselves and everything. John is known for his ability to lift and inspire listeners with his gentleness and practical approach. In all of the work that he does, John focuses on the good in all and sharing that goodness with others. His devotion to this work of the Spirit is an inspiration to those touched by his example.

The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness

The Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (or MSIA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious corporation, incorporated in California on June 25, 1971. Before the movement was legally incorporated as a church, the group was founded in California in 1968 by John-Roger. The organization is an ecumenical, nondenominational church with about 5,000 active students, mainly in the United States, as well as in 32 countries around the world. [17]

In a three volume reference compilation John-Roger published in 2006, he wrote: [1]

“And the message of MSIA and the (Mystical) Traveler is that God is in heaven, that there are greater realms, that you do not have to die to experience them, and that you can know the divine reality while you live on this earth.”

According to MSIA, each individual on the planet is involved in his or her own movement of spiritual inner awareness. Individuals who wish to develop total awareness and free themselves from the necessity of reincarnation can seek the assistance of the Mystical Traveler, who holds the spiritual keys to Soul Transcendence. However the organization of MSIA is not necessary to the spiritual work of the Mystical Traveler, which is seen as a consciousness existing on the planet from the very beginning of time.[4]

Often called a 'church without walls' by its members, MSIA is not a religion per se, but rather MSIA provides a set of tools and techniques to teach Soul Transcendence, to people of all religions. Soul Transcendence, as defined by MSIA, is the process of becoming aware of oneself as a Soul as one’s living reality; becoming aware of oneself as one with God, not just in theory, but also in physical everyday experience.[18]

Students of MSIA, are those either actively studying the Soul Awareness Discourses or Soul Awareness Tapes and are assisted by the spiritual consciousness known as the Mystical Traveler Consciousness – this assistance is given and expressed inwardly, on the spiritual levels as each student’s consciousness allows, however may manifest and be evident outwardly also.[1]

Soul Transcendence

“The work of the Mystical Traveler through the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness is Soul Transcendence, and to do Soul Transcendence, a person needs the assistance of the Mystical Traveler Consciousness”. From page 211 of “Fulfilling Your Spiritual Promise” by John-Roger.

The Soul is that essence of each person that is a pure extension of God, of the highest source energy. As a Soul comes to Earth it take on elements such as the mind, emotions and body that enable it to experience these levels. Soul Transcendence is the process of learning to let go of your identification with your mind, emotions and body. Through this process you can move in the Soul body above the cause-and-effect fields so that you do not produce more karma this lifetime and can make this your last lifetime on this physical level.[1]

Spiritual Exercises

MSIA Spiritual Exercises are the key technique practiced by students of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness (MSIA), and most commonly referred to as ‘Spiritual Exercises’ or ‘SEs’. Spiritual Exercises are designed to assist students in becoming more aware of their connection with the Mystical Traveler Consciousness inside of themselves. They involve the mental chanting of ancient sanskrit tones, or one’s own initiatory tones and attunement to the inner sound, which is the manifestation in consciousness of the Sound Current. [John-Roger]], Founder of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness who has been teaching Soul Transcendence and Spiritual Exercises for over forty years, comments:[4]

Within MSIA, I teach another dimension to the meditative process, which changes it from a passive technique of ‘emptying the mind’ to an active technique of directing the mind and emotions. I call these active meditations ‘spiritual exercises’, which suggests the activity of exercises combined with the spiritual focus and thrust.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f John-Roger, “Fulfilling Your Spiritual Promise” (Los Angeles: Mandeville, 2006), p. 211. Cite error: The named reference "”fulfillingyourspiritualpromise”" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  2. ^ John-Roger, “The Way Out Book” (Los Angeles: Mandeville, 1980, 1984, 1986, 2004), p. 41,143.
  3. ^ [ http://msia.org/msia.qry?ID=19 MSIA Website Key Teachings of MSIA, February 1 2009] While every person on the planet has this ‘Mystical Traveler Consciousness’ available and living within them, there is also a person always living on this planet that is physically anchoring this consciousness through their physical body – referred to the ‘Mystical Traveler’. John-Roger founder of the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness claims to have “anchored” the Mystical Traveler Consciousness from December 1963 until they were passed to John Morton in December 1988.
  4. ^ a b c d e James R. Lewis, Seeking the Light: Uncovering the Truth About the Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness and its Founder John-Roger (Los Angeles: Mandeville, 1998), p. 20. Cite error: The named reference "seekingthelight" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  5. ^ John-Roger Sanderson, Pauli, When Are You Coming Home? A Personal Guide to Soul Transcendence” (Los Angeles: Mandeville, 2004), p. 70,71.
  6. ^ MSIA Website January 18 2009
  7. ^ John-Roger, Timeless Wisdoms: Volume One (Los Angeles: Mandeville Press, 2008), p. 219.
  8. ^ MSIA.org MSIA Website January 18 2009
  9. ^ Lewis, James R. & Petersen, Jesper Aagaard, Controversial New Religions (New York: Oxford University Press, 2005), p. 337.
  10. ^ John-Roger's Official Website January 19 2009
  11. ^ University of Santa Monica Website January 18 2009
  12. ^ John-Roger Website January 18 2009
  13. ^ The Institute for Individual and World Peace Website January 18 2009
  14. ^ The Heartfelt Foundation Website January 18 2009
  15. ^ Spiritual Warriors Movie Website January 18 2009
  16. ^ MSIA Website ‘John Morton, Spiritual Director of MSIA, February 1 2009
  17. ^ MSIA Website ‘What Is MSIA’, February 1 2009
  18. ^ [ http://msia.org/im_new/home.phtml MSIA Website ‘Soul Transcendence’, January 18 2009]

General

  • John-Roger [20]
  • Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness [21]
  • Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy [22]
  • The Institute for Individual & World Peace [23]
  • The Heartfelt Foundation [24]
  • Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens [25]
  • The New Day Herald [26]
  • Insight Seminars [27]
  • The University of Santa Monica [28]
  • The EduCare Foundation [29]
  • Scott J-R Productions [30]
  • Mandeville Press [31]
  • Loving Each Day [32]
  • Forgiveness: The Key to the Kingdom [33]
  • Spiritual Warrior [34]
  • Spiritual Warriors the movie [35]

Books

  • Answers to Life’s Questions, ISBN: 1-893020-07-X, 2000 [36]
  • Divine Essence (Baraka), ISBN: 1-893020-04-5, 2000 [37]
  • Fulfilling Your Spiritual Promise, ISBN: 978-1893020-17-7, 2006 [38]
  • Interviews with John Morton and John-Roger, ISBN: 1-893020-01-0, 1999 [39]
  • Journey of a Soul, ISBN: 1-893020-13-4, 2001 [40]
  • Momentum: Letting Love Lead, ISBN: 1-893020-18-5, 2003 [41]
  • Loving Each Day, ISBN: 0-914829-26-2, 2000 [42]
  • Loving Each Day for Moms and Dads, ISBN: 1-893020-09-6, 2001, [43]
  • Loving Each Day for Peacemakers, ISBN: 1-893020-14-2, 2002 [44]
  • The Path To Mastership, ISBN: 0-914829-16-5, 1982 [45]
  • The Power Within You, ISBN: 0-914829-2406, 1984 [46]
  • Relationships: Love, Marriage and Spirit, ISBN: 1-893020-05-3, 2000 [47]
  • The Rest of Your Life, ISBN: 9781893020436, 2007 [48]
  • Sex, Spirit & You, ISBN: 1-893020-03-7, 2000, [49]
  • The Spiritual Family, ISBN: 0-914829-21-1, 1997 [50]
  • The Spiritual Promise, ISBN: 0-914829-22-X, 1989 [51]
  • Spiritual Warrior: The Art of Spiritual Living, ISBN: -914829-36-X, 2001 [52]
  • The Tao of Spirit, ISBN: 0-914829-33-5, 1994 [53]
  • Timeless Wisdoms: Volume 1, ISBN: 978193020474, 2008 [54]
  • The Way Out Book, ISBN: 0-914829-23-8, 1986 [55]
  • What’s It Like Being You, ISBN: 1-893020-25-851495, 2004 [56]
  • When Are You Coming Home, ISBN: 1893020231, 2003 [57]

Audio & Video

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