Los Angeles Times - 8/21/13, Tom Kington

Ex-Pope Benedict XVI is shown in 2005 shortly after his election as pontiff to succeed the late John Paul II. (Domenico Stinellis / Associated Press / April 19, 2005)

ROME --Former Pope Benedict XVI, who shocked the world by resigning in February, has reportedly revealed that God told him to do it during a "mystical experience."

The first pontiff to step down in six centuries, Benedict said, "God told me to," when asked about his decision to dedicate himself to a life of prayer instead.

More: LATimes.com

The Path to Full Consciousness is a bumpy one and there will be ups and downs.

Are you having a moment?
Struggling with releasing ego and 3D attachments?
Can't let go of the past?

If you're struggling, here are four simple words to remember, live, and Love by:

IT JUST DOESN'T MATTER!

If you like that video, check out this clip - it's a little bit longer.

GFP Note: Despite the interviewers, Russell Brand did manage to get in some words about our favorite subject - consciousness.
 

"I'm talking about Malcolm X, Che Guavara, Ghandi, and Jesus Christ and how these figures are significant culturally and how icons are appropriated and used to designate consciousness and meaning, particularly posthumously."
 

"They're all people that died for a cause, they're all people whose icons are used to designate meaning, perhaps not in the manner in which they intended."