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What Is the Meaning of Ascension?

Ascension is actively choosing to evolve into higher consciousness.

Ascension is merging with your higher self, opening your heart, andexpanding to reunite with Source, Christ Light, and all levels and layers of your authentic self. It is returning to the experience of Divine Light and experiencing the highest levels of unconditional love and Divine Alignment with Pure Source Light in every area of life.

Ascension is not something that happens to us on a certain date, or that we unknowingly or unwillingly stumble into.

Rather, through expanded awareness, and by integrating the higher vibrational consciousness of our spiritual selves, we are able to ascend.

Ascension is a process of aligning with higher consciousness and with the Divine. It doesn't happen instantly or automatically, but rather ascension happens incrementally, as we increase our present moment illumination one step at a time.

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Ascension is not only spiritual, physical, or mental. The ascension process has an impact on your entire being and how you perceive, relate to and interact with the world around you. Ascension is a total transformation. To ascend is to realign with Divine Love, and with awareness at an expanded level of consciousness.

Spirituality is tuning into the spiritual side of life through practice, meditation, tuning into the deeper meaning, and bringing the presence of spirit, or connecting with Spirit in your life.

It doesnt matter whether you're connecting with Angels, your loved ones in heaven, your higher selves, or God

When you experience, feel, sense, and communicate beyond the physical, you're tuning into the spiritual.

Awakening is when you actually wake up to the truth that you are one with Source ; God light. You understand that there's so much more going on than just the physical realm. You are waking up to the knowledge of the greater divine plan that is unfolding throughout all of reality. It also means waking up to experience your higher vibrational truth, the perspective of your greater self, and understanding that you are a spark of the divine.

You understand that there's so much more going on than just the physical realm (the spiritual). You are waking up to the knowledge of the greater divine plan that is unfolding throughout all of reality. It also means waking up to experience your higher vibrational truth, the perspective of your greater self, and understanding that you are a spark of the divine.

Awakening and spirituality are both a part of ascension. As you learn to take control of your awareness and attention, you are able to wake up' to the authentic nature of your spirit, and to empower yourself to consciously align with higher consciousness, wisdom, and with the Divine in every moment. The game of life is triggering more and more to wake up from the persistent illusion and to remember the truth of our multidimensional selves by linking with higher consciousness.

You are source incarnate and Source God. The universe is experiencing reality through your eyes and mine. It is awakening to the fact that we are not separate. You are another me. You are another myself Lakech

Lakech is a Mayan word that literally means you are another myself. We are one. We are both source light viewing reality through our life experience. Tuning into this level of awareness is awakening.

This is not to say you are a God. You are a spark of God. You are a divine human and ascension is returning to this new template; to your true divine nature.

Ascension, by definition, is elevating your vibration through spiritual practice, meditation, receiving codes of awakening, light, and DNA activations.

Ascension allows you to access spiritual energetic upgrades to rise above the experience of duality, transcend negativity, and live as an awakened divine being in physical form.

To fully ascend into total enlightenment and awareness of the Divine within your self and within all, clearing out the old and outdated patterns, habits, beliefs and energies is required to make room for the inner brilliance and illumination of Divine light to shine through you.

By cutting the cords to the past, and releasing the pain, guilt, or grief which is weighing you down, you free yourself to awaken and to ascend. You're then able to shine as the unique expression of the Divine that you are, moving forward on your path of illumination.

Ascension caught quite a buzz leading up to and around 2012. But now that that date has long come and gone, it's more clear than ever before, that instead of something external magically helping all to shift at once, it's now up to you.

It's up to each and every individual to make the inner shift to awaken and ascend. Then, collectively we are able to view reality through the lens of love, and through this enlightened perspective, the mass ascension' and the realm of love on Earth can fully be felt and seen.

Plus, the once hidden teachings of love, enlightenment, and ascension are no longer concealed by mystery schools, religions, and secret societies. But while the information is out there, and the stage is set, ascension takes commitment, and self responsibility to make the leap out of fear, and into love. It takes a constant return to awareness to shift out of old patterns and habits in order to lift into the light', to evolve, and ascend.

To ascend is to infuse your consciousness with the infinite possibility manifest through love. The ascension path is multidimensional, and involves all that you are on every level.

Lifting to experience new levels of Divine light is one aspect of the ascension path.

Releasing, integrating and healing past wounds, energetic blockages, beliefs, fears, and limitations is another.

Throughout the ascension process, awareness is essential.

With awareness you are able to know your required work and your next steps. You're able to notice the patterns and beliefs holding you in density and release them in the moment to step into a new level of love.

The ascension path is not easy, but it is simple. Your awareness is your most valuable resource, and so if you want to progress on your ascension path, make a commitment to take control of your attention and become more and more aware.

In the physical world now there are a constant supply of distractions entertaining and stimulating our minds in every moment. Unplug. The mind is part of what we are ascending But to do so we need to be able to let it pause.

It's also incredibly important to prepare your body vehicle for higher levels of light through detoxification And clearing lower levels of emotion, limiting beliefs and fear.

Awareness will also help you to adapt to the ever changing circumstances of life around you.

In addition to meditation, learn and seek out new perspectives, validate what you learn to gain wisdom and knowledge, implement what will serve you, love in every moment, move forward, and grow

This is the ascension path. The path of increased awareness, higher consciousness and illumination. The master path of love.

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Higher vibrational living awaits you as you consciously choose to ascend. Put in the time to meditate, to open your heart and link with the Divine and with the realms of spirit, and to release that which is not in alignment with who you are becoming.

Your awareness is key So pay attention to what gets your attention. Is it love? Is what you are filling your mind and body with serving you in your life and on your ascension path? It is fueling your soul and spirit Or just distracting you?

Not all will ascend in this lifetime. But if you were drawn to read this article.. the stage is set for you! Your total enlightened and illuminated self already exists.

Now it's simply a matter of integrating your light into your being. Bringing your spiritual power into the physical. Opening your heart, becoming aware, and shining with the full brilliance of your higher self and spiritual being here in the physical.

Namaste and Lak'ech,

P.S.Namaste means, I bow to the divine in you. I honor the divine light in you. I see the divine being that you authentically are. The light in me, the divinity in me reflects the light in you.

I see the divine being that you authentically are. The light in me, the divinity in me reflects the light in you.

And then Lakech, You are another myself.

We are both source light, God light incarnate

We are one.

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Alexandra Chng is embracing her leadership role at Ascension Episcopal School while also developing her creative skills.

Chng, 11, is the Vice-President of the Ascension Episcopal Student Council. It is a position that has kept her busy throughout the year as she works with fellow council members to enhance the school experience.

The executives get to live stream announcements, she explained. We also plan the pep rallies and dances. We put together several shows. One of our shows was Ascensions Got Talent. We also do a lot for charities and fundraisers.

One of the councils biggest recent projects was a campus-wide Christmas gift shop and candy gram event around the holidays. Chng worked as a team with other council members and Ascension teachers to finalize all aspects of the project, including expenses, revenue, volunteers, scheduling, safety, promotions and more.

Chng said the experience as a council leader has been exciting as she sees other students enjoy the fruits of their work.

Its really fun to make your school a better place and help others. We help share their ideas and we try to be good leaders, she said.

In addition, Alexandra plays cello with the Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra and does ballet with the Lafayette Ballet Theatre. She has been performing ballet since she was a little girl.

I just like the way you can use it to show emotion. Its one of my favorite things to do, she said.

Alexandras mom, Louiza Chan, said she is proud to see the young woman her daughter is becoming.

I think it is amazing to see what she can accomplish, she said. Im just so proud.

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Exceptional Kid: Ascension Episcopal sixth grader emerges as young leader on campus and in community - The Advocate

Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment says he will no longer take impromptu questions from parish council members after facing a steady barrage of interrogation.

Instead of the traditional Q&A after his bimonthly report, he's asking council members to submit those questions in advance so they can be addressed in later public committee or council settings where his administration can be fully prepared.

"In reviewing the last 15 months, I noticed that one of the negative or contentious parts of a council meeting has been the Q-and-A, and mostly because we're not prepared for the information or the questions being asked," he told the council Thursday night in Donaldsonville. "And I don't think that's fair and, I think, for the staff or the administration, and I believe it causes a negative or contentious environment and so I've decided to not do the Q-and-A any longer."

In the council meeting and in later interviews, several members said they recognized Cointment's right not to take questions but also felt it did a disservice to them and their constituents and hoped that Cointment may change his position in the future.

"When we ask a question, it's like we're asking on behalf our constituents, and, when you say you won't answer it, then you're basically saying,' No,' to questions from constituents," Councilman John Cagnolatti said in a later interview Friday.

Council Chairwoman Teri Casso, who has been on the council for three terms and through three administrations, told Cointment Thursday night his decision is a departure from past practice.

"I've been doing this for 11 years now, and I'm disappointed. I certainly respect your right to make this decision, but I too have enjoyed the privilege of being able to ask the parish president, all of them in the past, questions that were brought up either as a result of the parish president's report or some other item that might be heavy on my mind."

In his announcement, Cointment, who ran on bringing transparency to parish government, said the decision was one that he made. He said he "is willing to take any accountability for that" decision from the public.

He added his administration would still provide the information the council seeks, just not in the question-and-answer format after his public report.

A parish president's failure to stand before the council and answer questions has caused criticism for past Ascension presidents.

When former Parish President Kenny Matassa was in the thick of a 2017 indictment over an alleged election bribery scheme -- a judge later acquitted him in bench trial -- his presence in council meetings dropped off considerably.

If he did show up, Matassa, who also made promises of transparency, would offer a brief statement. Then he would find a way to duck questions from media members and leave, sometimes allowing his public relations staff to physically block access to him until he could escape the building.

Based on the Cointment's announcement, the current president isn't taking things that far. But his plan does present a shift in public access to view the interplay between the council and the president.

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In the past year, it has been contentious at times.

Councilmen Alvin "Coach" Thomas Jr. and Aaron Lawler have frequently pursued aggressive lines of question over a variety of matters, ranging from parish leaders' focus on the west bank, which Thomas represents, to drainage matters.

The most recent example of this kind of friction happened at an East Ascension drainage meeting earlier this month.

Cointment refused Lawler's demand for a listing of projects that would be delayed for an initiative the president wanted to pursue to improve drainage downstream of the new parish courthouse in Gonzales.

Other council members also had questions about the project, but Lawler said he wanted the answer on deferred projects because Cointment had said he may have to redirect resources to the Gonzales job.

Later, Lawler issued a statement questioning Cointment's commitment to his transparency promise, saying it's not just "a buzz word to throw around during your campaigns."

"In fact, as you continue to throw around that word, it rings hollow coming from you," Lawler wrote in the post-meeting statement.

Councilman Michael Mason, one of Cointment's allies on council, said he understands the president's feelings but thinks the Q&A can help him get answers his constituents want.

"We get to have our questions answered because they have to be," Mason said.

Councilman Chase Melancon, another Cointment ally, believes some of the questions have come across to Cointment as personal jabs while others have simply been good questions the administration couldn't answer in that moment.

He said he hated the appearance of division this decision presents to the public and hopes that relationships improve with time and that the policy changes.

"This is just something else that I don't really feel like worrying about, you know," Melancon said. "It takes away from doing productive things."

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The Ascension Parish president has stopped public Q&As with council, upsetting some members - The Advocate

GEISMARThe state baseball playoffs are still about a month away, but Dutchtown and Ascension Catholic put on a playoff-quality show Wednesday at Dutchtown.

Ascension Catholic got a strong relief effort from Bryce Leonard and his brother Brooks knocked in the eventual winning run with a fifth-inning double for a 3-2 victory between powerhouse teams.

Bryce Leonard worked out of bases-loaded jams in the sixth and seventh innings in relief of starter Jacob Dunn to keep the tying run from scoring for the Bulldogs (14-4) who are ranked No. 2 in the LHSAA Division IV power rankings.

Bryce is one of our better arms, Bulldogs coach Gee Cassard said. Jacob Dunn didnt have his best stuff tonight, but just battled and found a way to keep getting outs. He got us late into the game.

Bryce is a big-time competitor. He thrives in those situations and made some big pitches. Im really exited the way our guys competed tonight.

Dunn left the game with the bases loaded and two out in the sixth but Bryce Leonard got Tanner Vadnais on a grounder to shortstop. Will Delaune led off the seventh with a walk, and, with two out, Payton Cooper was walked intentionally. Leonard hit Caleb Ickes with a pitch to load the bases but struck out Nick Gisclair to end the game.

For Dutchtown, it was a night of missed opportunities. The Griffins (17-7) had five hits but left 12 runners on base, at least one in each inning. The No. 6 team in the Class 5A power rankings also committed five errors, three by shortstop Hayden Kibbe, which led to two unearned runs.

Griffins coach Chris Schexnayder also lamented the inability to get its running game going.

Excellent high school baseball game, Schexnayder said. No one particular play cost us the game. We had many opportunities. Theyve got a nice ball club.

That last guy to come in was really outstanding. I told their catcher he was the difference in the game. Were a real aggressive team; we like to run the bases. He had a quick arm behind the plate. Dunn kept us close with his slide step.

The Bulldogs scored first with two runs in the second inning off Dutchtown starter Beau Chevallier, who allowed six hits and struck out six. Demarco Harry singled, went to third when Joel Landry reached on an error and scored on a wild pitch. He moved to third on a single by Jackson Landry and scored on a grounder to shortstop by Dunn.

Dutchtown answered in the bottom of the inning when Kibbe reached on a fielders choice and after Cooper was hit by a pitch. Ickes then doubled off the right field fence to score Kibbe. Dunn got out of further trouble by striking out Gisclair and getting Ethan Mayeaux on a fly ball to center field.

The Griffins tied it in the third when Akyrian Burrell drilled a triple to right center field to score Tanner Vadnais. But Dunn got Kibbe on a pop out to first base to keep Burrell at third.

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Ascension Catholic holds off Dutchtown in battle of baseball powers - The Advocate

Here are the Bayou Regions top performers of the week for spring sports, including baseball, softball and track and field:

Boys

Reece Shelby, E.D. White Catholic: Track MVP at the Central Lafourche Nollie Arcement Relays. He won the 800-meter run (2:03.18) and the 1600 (4:39.55).

Adrian Jones, Terrebonne: Field MVP at the Central Lafourche Nollie Arcement Relays. He was second in the high jump (5 feet-10 inches), long jump (21-1.5) and triple jump (42-7).

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Falon Short, H.L. Bourgeois: Wonthe high jump (6-0) and triple jump (43-09) at the Nollie Arcement Relays. Also won the 110-meter hurdles (15.87) and helped H.L. Bourgeois win theteam title.

Joel Cooper, St. James: Field MVP at the Destrehan Invitational. He was second in the long jump (19-10.75) and triple jump (38-3.75) and fifth in the high jump (5-4). He helped St. James finish runner-up.

Girls

Emery Prentice, Vandebilt Catholic: Field MVP at the Central Lafourche meet. Won the pole vault (13-4) and long jump (16-10.5). She also contributed to the 4x100-meter relay win (51.62).

Abbey Marie Ratcliff, E.D. White Catholic: Track MVP at the Central Lafourche meet. She won the 3200(12:20.24) and the 1600 (5:31.40). E.D. White won theteam title.

E.D. White relay teams: The 4x200 relay team of Caroline Adams, Jadacia Shanklin, Katie Sternfels and Alya Shanklin won at 1:48.90. The 4x400 team of Rylee Methvin, Elizabeth Rodrigue, Alya Shanklin and Katie Sternfels won at 4:24.62. The 4x800 team of Julia Robichaux, Rylee Methvin, Elizabeth Rodrigue and Sydney Seigel won and set a school record at 10:09.91.

Evan Duet, South Lafourche:She dominated the javelin at 124-8.

Joshua Pierce, South Lafourche: He had nine strikeouts in seven innings during a 8-7 win over Vandebilt.

Caleb Ougel, Vandebilt Catholic: Hit two home runs on 2-for-4 batting in a 8-7 loss to South Lafourche. He finished with six RBIs.

Shae Thibodeaux, Assumption: Pitched a complete game with five strikeouts in a 6-1 win over South Terrebonne. Also went 2-for-4 with one RBI.

Carter Fabre, Covenant Christian Academy: Tossed complete gamein a 8-2 win over Terrebonne. He had nine strikeouts and allowed four hits, two runs and one walk.

Charlie Hunt, E.D. White Catholic: Went 4-for-5 with three runs and two RBIs in a 10-0 win over Patterson.

Kiaya Brown, Covenant Christian Academy: She finished with 17 strikeouts in a 3-0 win over St. James. She allowed one hit and no runs.

Raegan Alleman, Assumption: She pitched a complete game and with six strikeouts in a 15-0 win over South Lafourche. She allowed one hit and no runs. She also went 3-for-3 with two RBIs as a batter.

Lalia Anderson, Terrebonne: She pitched a no-hitter with six strikeoutsin a 26-0 win over East St. John.

Lillie Mazur, Vandebilt Catholic: Went 4-for-4 with six RBIs in a 11-0 win over Morgan City. Also went 3-for-4 with four RBIs in a 14-3 win over Assumption.

Destiny Pierce, Houma Christian School: Went 3-for-4 with two RBIs in a 19-4 win over Ascension Episcopal. Also the winning pitcher and struck out six batters in 2 innings versus Ascension Episcopal. She went 2-for-2 with two RBIs in a 13-0 win over Centerville. Also went 2-for-2 with three RBIs and a home run in a 23-2 win over Jeanerette.

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Bayou Regions top performers of the week in baseball, softball and track and field - Houma Courier

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MERRILL The cityplans to review the actions of its staff leading up to the demolition of Merrill's historic T.B. Scott Mansion, according to an announcement on the city website.

The mansion, built around 135 years ago by Merrill's lumberman founder, was once a distinguishing city landmark but sat vacant for years and had fallen into a state of disrepair.

Ascension, which owns the nearby Good Samaritan Hospital, was granted a demolition permit by the city in February ahead of Ascension's sale of the property to Wausau's Aspirus HealthCare.

The T.B. Scott Mansion in Merrill in 1899.(Photo: Courtesy of the Merrill Historical Society)

The move caught many in the community by surprise, and some launched an effort to preserve parts of the mansion, including its distinctive tower.

Many residents have been critical of the city's actions leading up to the decision to destroy the mansion. An online petition to save the building garnered more than 2,880 signatures.

The online post from the city said its Personnel and Finance Committee would be hiring a lawyer towork with " a former human resource professional" to review the actions taken by city staff and elected officials in the lead-up to the mansion's demolition.

The release states that a report will be made available following the review.

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