New World Leadership Children's Academy has been a dream come true for our family. I truly cannot imagine sending our daughter anywhere else. The teachers love the children so dearly. I believe that every child who is lucky enough to attend NWL is truly seen as a whole, complete being, and that they are each treated and honored as such. I am incredibly thankful for this beautiful place.

Kelly S.

 

Basic Elements of our Spiritual Approach

There exist many different strata of consciousness into which mankind tunes the mind. For instance, kindergarten children are all more or less interested in the activities presented to them by their peers, their teachers, their parents and guardians. In like manner, patriots tend to tune in to the consciousness of all patriotic inclinations contemporary, as well as those which have achieved certain perfections of government in the past; scholars tune in to the consciousness of all teachers, past and present; people with humanitarian interests are brought together by their likeness of endeavor; architects, scientists, ministers, spiritual pioneers, - all are drawn by the magnetism of common interest to the strata where others, thinking and working along similar lines of constructive activity, draw their inspiration and impetus toward accomplishment.

 

This is equally true with Higher Realms of Light which are defined in various ways, according to the spiritual, religious, racial and personal development of the individual and collective groups seeking Truth.

Each life streams consciousness is like a cup and the vibrations which enter into his consciousness will have an affinity to the vibrations of his own world. Therefore, the finer and more spiritual the consciousness of the receiver, the more perfect the reception of Truth into that consciousness, where it is either developed and given forth for the blessings of mankind or it remains a dream or vision unfulfilled.

By: Thomas Printz

 

New World Leadership Childrens Academy recognizes that these streams of intelligence are God-inspired ideas that are often brought to life through music and art, through writing or keynotes, through development or construction, or through some other invention to become a blessing to all mankind. These opportunities are the works of pioneers delving into the spiritually unknown bringing their God-inspired idea into the activity that brings the idea into form.

 

Many studies have shown and even books noted that there are many great ideas floating in the ethers of people who had the big idea; even an incredible passion for it and how it will serve the world. However, many of the great ideas never come to fruition because they do not hold steadfast to the purity of the God-inspired idea. Personality, ego, greed and many other heavy instruments begin to weigh down the high intentional vibration that originally came with the awe inspiring idea keeping the idea from ever reaching a rate of activity that will complete its formative creation.

 

 

The individual seeking guidance must use the God-given gift of discrimination to test the instruction, and the motive of the spiritual pioneer must remain pure as the activity of knowledge is formed in his wisdom; transmitting into the words that which will project the Truth of his Divine Activity.

 

This is why the NWL Childrens Academy has chosen to provide the tools and the environment to assist now todays innovative thinkers and found the Montessori philosophy to be the perfect foundation for providing this environment. Through the Cosmic Fables Montessori outlined the philosophy for a childs Planes of Development. In the first Plane of Development, Montessori identified that a child is focused on acquiring knowledge of their individual environment and the restricted society of their family and friends. In the second, the child learns that there is an expanded knowledge of the Universe and that every need is fulfilled by the Coming of Life. This mastery is brought to life through the external, tangible tools in the Montessori classroom.

 

New World Leadership is expanding this philosophy by identifying a third Plane of Development which will focus on the intangible which comes from within the child. What is the child's destiny within their heart at this time/moment? How does the child bring that gift that God-inspired idea into the world through an expression that contributes to her world to serve those around her? Principles for developing a confidence and faith in themselves and in the way the Universe works through the intangible.

 

This third Plane of Development are the:

1. Steps to Precipitation steps to creation, creating the heart's desire and learning to sustain it through PEACE and
2. Steps to Etherialization the steps for returning completed or unused energy back to universal supply so it can be reused.

 

Imagine the True potential of the child that will be fostered when their voice is heard from this perspective and imagine the Light that will be generated in the world when others become attracted to and stand in the path of the child that lives in this potential.

 

Maria Montessori said, Evolution is not yet complete; God's purpose has not yet been achieved, and the mission of human life is to give expression to the formative forces within us that are yearning to complete the cosmic plan. We are called to work in partnership with the Divine. This understanding of our existence places all our endeavors our cultural, political, economic, and even our most personal strivings in an entirely spiritual light.

 

Eightfold Path of Yoga

New World Leadership teaches and utilizes the discipline of Patanjali’s Eight Fold Path of Yoga to assist the spiritual development of children along this approach.

 

Often called the "father of yoga," Patanjali was the guy who codified his thoughts and knowledge of yoga in The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. In this work, Patanjali compiled 195 sutras or concise aphorisms that are essentially an ethical blueprint for living a moral life and incorporating the science of yoga into your life.
The Yoga Sutra is considered the fundamental text on the system of yoga, and yet you won’t find the description of a single posture or asana in it. This is a guide for living the right life. Essentially, Patanjali says, you can't practice asanas in yoga class, feel the stretch, and then go home to play with your kids, cook a meal, yell at your employees, and cheat on your taxes. There is more to yoga than that — yoga can help you cultivate body, mind, and spiritual awareness.

The heart of Patanjali's teachings is the eightfold path of yoga. It is also called the eight limbs of Patanjali, because they intertwine like the branches of a tree in the forest. These aren't commandments (although they sometimes sound like them), laws, or hard and fast rules. These are Patanjali's suggestions for living a better life through yoga.

Here are the limbs of the Eightfold Path:

Yama
Yama is social behavior, how you treat others and the world around you. These are moral principles. Sometimes they are called the don'ts or the thou shalt nots.

Niyama
Niyama is inner discipline and responsibility, how we treat ourselves. These are sometimes called observances, the do's, or the thou shalts.

Asana
"The posture of yoga is steady and easy," Patanjali says. Patanjali compares this to resting like the cosmic serpent on the waters of infinity. Patanjali and other ancient yogis used asana to prepare the body for meditation. To sit for a lengthy time in contemplation required a supple and cooperative body. If you are free of physical distractions — such as your foot going to sleep — and can control the body, you can also control the mind. Patanjali said, "Posture is mastered by freeing the body and mind from tension and restlessness and meditating on the infinite."

Pranayama
Prana is the life force or energy that exists everywhere and flows through each of us through the breath. Pranayama is the control of breath. The basic movements of pranayama are inhalation, retention of breath, and exhalation. "The yogi's life is not measured by the number of days but by the number of his breaths. Therefore, he follows the proper rhythmic patterns of slow, deep breathing." The practice of pranayama purifies and removes distractions from the mind making it easier to concentrate and meditate.

Pratyahara
Pratyahara is withdrawal of the senses. Pratyahara occurs during meditation, breathing exercises, or the practice of yoga postures — any time when you are directing your attention inward. Concentration, in the yoga room or the boardroom, is a battle with distracting senses. When you master pratyahara, you are able to focus.

Dharana
Concentration or dharana involves teaching the mind to focus on one point or image. "Concentration is binding thought in one place," says Patanjali. The goal is to still the mind — gently pushing away superfluous thoughts — by fixing your mind on some object such as a candle flame, a flower, or a mantra. In dharana, concentration is effortless. You know the mind is concentrating when there is no sense of time passing.

Dhyana
Uninterrupted meditation without an object is called dhyana. Concentration (dharana) leads to the state of meditation. The goal of meditation is not unconsciousness or nothingness. It is heightened awareness and oneness with the universe. How do you tell the difference between concentration and meditation? If there is awareness of distraction, you are only concentrating and not meditating. The calm achieved in meditation spills over into all aspects of your life — during a hectic day at work, shopping for groceries, coordinating the Halloween party at your child's school.

Samadhi
The ultimate goal of the eightfold path to yoga is samadhi or absolute bliss. This is pure contemplation, superconsciousness, in which you and the universe are one. Those who have achieved samadhi are enlightened. Paramahansa Yoganananda called it the state of God-Union.
The eight limbs work together: The first five steps — yama, niyama asana, pranayama, and pratyahara — are the preliminaries of yoga and build the foundation for spiritual life. They are concerned with the body and the brain. The last three, which would not be possible without the previous steps, are concerned with reconditioning the mind. They help the yogi to attain enlightenment or the full realization of oneness with Spirit.