December 3

Science of Mind Magazine Daily Guide for 12/03/07

By Rev. Ron Fox

FAITH

There are no God-empty spots.

 H. Emilie Cady

The practitioner seeks to realize man as perfect, not needing to be healed of anything.

The Science of Mind, page 202

IN the Bible there is a story about a man who has been coming to a pool for thirty-eight years in hopes of being cured.  Jesus came by and asked him, “Do you wish to be healed?”  He answered affirmatively, and Jesus replied, “Pick up your mat and walk.”  The man was healed instantly.  This is a story about faith, and how when one has a deep and abiding belief in the power of Spirit, and healing is possible.

I read somewhere that Jesus never referred to his healings as miracles; he called them his work.  I liked that because I can relate to it.  My work-our work-is to develop a spiritual practice that assists us in deepening our faith so we feel centered in God at all times.  Ernest Holmes taught that there is no situation that is too difficult for God.  So, don't judge by appearances; Spirit can handle whatever you are experiencing.

Spiritual healing is possible because we are spiritual beings.  It is not our power but Spirit's that does the work.  We are instruments in a divine process that knows no limits and has no bounds.  And perhaps the greatest news of all is that it works for everyone.

affirmation

In this moment, I know that Spirit and I are one.  There is no separation and no distance.  In this oneness I come to see that everything is possible.  Let the healing begin.

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365 Science of Mind p. 358

December - Light

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365 Tao (by Deng Ming-Dao) # 337

Moderation

                    Alternate between the solitary and the social.
                    Whether alone or with others, keep serenity

Some people argue that Tao can be known only through bitter asceticism.  Others prefer massive congregations.  But those who follow Tao are neither too solitary nor too gregarious.  They have regular times of privacy.  And they equally enjoy being with others.

Privacy is good.  But an overly monastic life can lead to unhappiness, delusion, and even insanity.  In the same way, relationships are good.  But too much social intercourse can lead to conformity, conflict, and stress.  Therefore, the way of Tao aims to maximize the good and minimize the bad.

We should have regular times to be alone, meditate alone, even sleep alone.  This gives us clarity.  Then we can bring this understanding to our relationships.  Friendships will be all the more wonderful.  Once we understand moderation, we move between the solitary and the social without any mistake. 

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SOM Magazine Daily Guide for 12/03/08

By Steven Van Meter, RScP

WHAT'S EATING YOU?

Now the LORD had prepared a great fish, and it swallow up Jonah.  And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Jonah 1:17

The power within man can free him from all distasteful conditions if the Law governing this power is properly understood and utilized.

The Science of Mind, page 321

THE story of Jonah and the whale is a great biblical story about listening and acting upon your intuition.  Jonah felt he was receiving a message from God.  He denied the information and ran from the message until he was swallowed up by the situation and was forced to take action on his intuition.

The Universe is always speaking to us using nature, intuition, and other means to get its message across.  But are we listening?  Have we developed our metaphysical ears to hear the hidden meaning that is just under the surface of the appearance?  Have you ever had an intuitive thought and not followed it, only to have the point driven home in ways that were undeniably spiritual?  How many times have we run from what we fear, only to have it come up before us in bigger ways?  Same song, different verse, a little bit louder, and a little bit worse!

The sooner we pay attention to what the universe is telling us, the less we fight the river.  What is that deep secret that you have been hiding from yourself?  The story of Jonah is that intuitive call that eats at you until you take action.  Don't let life swallow you up just to get your attention.  Don't die with your music inside you.

affirmation

I listen and act upon my intuition and am guided to my greater yet to be as I remember who I AM!

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Lars,

This speaks to me so clearly today.  Thank you for taking the time to post it.

Deb

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Grace

Lars your reference to a bird  and a song made me think of a simple 3 chords song I once wrote and on which one could improvise endlessly.

A little bird sat in a cage
a girl not even six of age
saw sadness, sadness in his eye
and quietly
let him fly….

Lalalala la la
lalalala lalala
lala nana nana na
na na mmmm…..mm..
lala la la…


when I think about it,  the little girl could be the innocence and purity of the heart and her name could very well be  Grace….

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A Year With Rumi by Coleman Barks

A General Introductory Lecture

A nightingale flies nearer the roses.
A girl blushes.  Pomegranates ripen.

Hallaj will be excuted.
A man walks a mountain path, solitary
and full of prayer.

Narcissus at the edge, creekwater washing
tree roots.  God is giving
a general introductory lecture.

We hear and read it everywhere,
in the field, through the branches.
We will never finish studying.

Neither of us has a penny,
yet we are walking the jeweler's bazaar
seriously considering making a purchase.

Or shall I say this with other metaphors?
A barn crowded with souls.
Quietness served around a table.

Two people talk along a road
that's paved with words.

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Bless you, dear Deb.
Thank you for the beautifyl poem share.
…and that pavement of words are not confine in space or time.
love and joys to you and your dear ones,
CG