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December 4Traveling Alchemist said Dec 3, 2007, 7:16 PM: |
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365 Science of Mind p. 359 Divine Intelligence Directs My Faith and Makes Perfect and Plain the Way Before Me But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory. - 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 The person who is happy within, who rejoiceth within, who is lillumined within, that Yogi, becoming the Eternal, goeth to the Peace of the Eternal. - The Bhagavad-Gita The hidden wisdom of God is the knowledge that we are one with the Divine Being. This wisdom, which is hidden from us until we perceive our fundamental unity with Reality, is clearly revealed when we seek the Eternal in everything. The masters who have penetrated the mystery of life that so often eludes the intellect are those who with utmost simplicity have found direct approach to the Supreme Reality at the center of their own soul. The Bhagavad-Gita tells us that we must become the Eternal if we wish to enter into the peace of the Eternal. This has an identical meaning with the saying of Jesus that we must be perfect even as God in us is perfect. This calls for the recognition of the Spirit as an indwelling Presence, as well as overshadowing Power. The road to self-discovery often calls for the clearing away of the underbrush of ignorance, fear, superstition, and a sense of isolation that has made us feel that we were unworthy, unholy, and lost. In the divine providence of good, salvation is unnecessary but self-discovery is essential. We do not save that which was lost; we merely discover that which needs to be found. I know that God is within me and I know that this Divine Spirit is perfect. I enter into Its peace and am secure in a sense of Its protection. Love will guide and Intelligence will direct me. The power of the Infinite will sustain and uphold, as well as direct. The unerring judgment of Divine Intelligence directs my faith and makes perfect and plain the way before me. |
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Re: December 4helenrscp said Dec 3, 2007, 9:04 PM: |
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Science of Mind Magazine Daily Guide for 12/04/07 |
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Re: December 4Flowerchild said Dec 4, 2007, 5:17 AM: |
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Science of Mind Text p. 477.5 - 479.3 The Light of the World (John 8:12)
“I am the light of the world.” Jesus was not referring to his human personality, but to the Principle inherent in generic man. They who follow this inner Principle shall have the light of life; for the Principle is life. “I Am” has a dual meaning. It is both individual and universal. God was revealed to Moses as a great “I AM,” the Universal Cause, the Causeless or Self-existent One. Moses taught that “I AM” is the First Principle of all life, and the Law of cause and effect running through everything. The whole teaching of Moses is based upon the perception of this “First Principle”. Jesus said that he came, not to destroy the law of Moses, but to fulfill it. How could he fulfill it except by teaching the relationship of the universal “I Am” to the individual “I”? In all the sayings of Jesus, we find this thought brought out: that God in Universal Spirit and man is His image and likeness…an individualization of His eternity. Therefore, when we understand our own “I” we shall walk in that light which lights the world unto the perfect “I AM”. We can consider this from another viewpoint. Man is the only self-knowing mind of which we are conscious. A self-knowing mind, of course, is one that is conscious of what it knows. Man, the only self-conscious being in this world, much be the light of the world. To know this and to understand why it is so, is to know that Truth which alone can make free. Truth is eternal and eternity is timeless, hence, if one know the Truth, he will never see death. Death has nothing to do with life everlasting, and is but an impatient gesture of the soul, wishing to rid itself of a body no loner useful. *Love (John 13:34, 35) Love is the central flame of the universe, nay, the very fire itself. It is written that God is Love, and that we are His expressed likeness, the image of the Eternal Being. Love is self-givingness through creation, the impartation of the Divine through the human. Love is an essence, an atmosphere, which defies analysis, as does Life Itself. It is that which IS and cannot be explained; it is common to all people, to all animal life, and evident in the response of plants to those who love them. Love reigns supreme over all. The essence of love, while elusive, pervades everything, fires the heart, stimulates the emotions, renews the soul and proclaims the Spirit. Only love knows love, and love knows only love. Words cannot express its depths or meaning. A universal sense alone bears witness to the divine fact: God is Love and Love is God. Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled (John 14:1) “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me.” His disciples were depressed, having an instinctive sense that Jesus was about to depart from them. They were filled with sadness. It was on the eve of his betrayal that he spoke these words, “Let not your heart be troubled,” with that calm certainty which has ever been given to the believing. He was not afraid. He had already plumbed the depths of human existence and penetrated into the beyond. He knew that he was an immortal being. Our hearts are troubled over many things and our mental burdens often become unbearable. It seems, at times, as though a cup of bitterness were being held to unwilling lips, with the demand that they drink. Jesus, standing at the threshold of his greatest experience, foreknew that he would turn apparent defeat into glorious victory. From the calm depths of an undisturbed soul, he spoke words of comfort to those of lesser understanding. He told them to believe in God, and because of their belief in God, to believe also in him. Again he is referring to the individual “I” as the outward manifestation of the Universal “I AM”. We are to believe in ourselves because we believe in God. The two are ONE. We are to know that passing events cannot hinder the onward march of the soul. The temporal imperfection of the human cannot dim the eternal integrity of the Divine. |
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Re: December 4T [no longer around] said Dec 4, 2007, 5:36 AM: |
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I absolutely love the book of John…..in fact…its just about the only thing I read in the bible anymore….I was always drawn to it as a kid and when I finally sat down to read the bible it still ended up being my favorite part. Seems as though, whenever I need some incouragement or uplifting words, I turn to the book of John. |
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Re: December 4Nanny1 said Dec 4, 2007, 6:36 AM: |
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Wow! So much understanding here. So many beautiful words spoken. So easy to think about. It feels so right. Thank you! |
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Re: December 4debyemm said Dec 4, 2007, 5:52 AM: |
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365 Tao (by Deng Ming-Dao) # 338 |
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Re: December 4debyemm said Dec 4, 2007, 6:11 AM: |
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I really enjoyed this daily guide. I had never thought about it in this way - that humanity is achieving a more sophisticated understanding of the divine. At least, some of humanity as seen in those who have come to Zaadz in general and to this pod specifically (though this pod is definitely not the only sophisticated understanding there is here at Zaadz). I had not considered the freedom that comes with such multiplicity of people and with the extraordinary (in relative terms to the past) and effective method of information distribution as is represented by the internet. Though all of this was plain to see, if the mind could only be turned in that direction. Therefore, we have the obligation and the unique opportunity to have the freedom to truly be our authentic selves because it is clear that there is no one perfect way of being. And yet, this idea is as old as the Tao Te Ching itself. Isn't life just the most wonderful thing there is? I was just reading something today about how all 5,000+ of our mothers, as recorded within the DNA of our genes, gives us access to all the accumulated wisdom of humanity and allows us to bring the best forward into the future as we co-create and modify the direction that humanity will express in the future. |
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Re: December 4Nanny1 said Dec 5, 2007, 4:17 AM: |
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Yes, reading these, makes me grateful to be a woman, grateful for understanding, grateful for children and grateful for my journey. (however frustrating it may be.) |
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Re: December 4helenrscp said Dec 3, 2008, 5:38 PM: |
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SOM Magazine Daily Guide for 12/04/08 |
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Re: December 4debyemm said Dec 4, 2008, 8:20 AM: |
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A Year With Rumi by Coleman Barks Jars of Springwater Jars of springwater are not enough anymore. Take us down to the river. The face of peace, the sun itself. No more the slippery, cloudlike moon. Give us one clear morning after another, and the one whose work remains unfinished, who is our work as we diminish, idle, though occupied, empty, and open. |
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Re: December 4FastDart said Dec 4, 2008, 8:46 AM: |
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Serendipity raises it's funny little eye on the world again. Daily Word — Thursday, December 4, 2008
Environment I act from the wisdom of God within me to bless the environment. In quiet times of contemplation, I immerse myself in the presence of God and nourish my soul. Having given attention to the inner realm of my soul, I now focus on the world around me. With purpose and meaning, I maintain my space in my home, yard, or workplace. My surroundings are a sacred environment because, wherever I am, I am on holy ground. Whether in a city park, national forest, or my own backyard, I have a reverence for that place. I am aware of the good I bring to the environment and the good I receive from it. I look to God and all that God has created for an environmental plan that is pure and fresh, life-enhancing and regenerating. I act from the wisdom of God within me to bless the environment. “Then he said, 'Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.' “–Exodus 3:5 |
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Re: December 4helenrscp said Dec 4, 2008, 5:53 PM: |
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Incredible link Lars…such a powerful visual image of Rumi's powerful words. thank you! |
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Re: December 4helenrscp said Dec 5, 2008, 4:53 PM: |
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Beautiful picture…thank you again Lars. |
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Re: December 4debyemm said Dec 4, 9:03 AM: |
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Kabbalah 365 - Daily Fruit from the Tree of Life Day 338 Once, a widow came to Elee'sha the Man of God (ninth century dce) and cried to him: “My husband is dead and left us with a huge debt, and now the creditor has threatened to seize one of my sons as an indentured servant !” Elee'sha said: “What do you have in your house ?” She said: “I own nothing but a flask of oil.” He said: “Go and borrow from your neighbors as many empty pots as you can gather. Then seclude yourself in your house with all these vessels and fill them all full of oil from your flask.” The woman did as she was instructed; they kept bringing her containers and she kept pouring from her flask. When the vessels were all full, she said to her son: “Bring me another container.” He said: “There are no more vessels” - and the oil ceased to flow. She came to Elee'sha and told him. And he said: “Now go sell the oil and pay off your debt, and you and your children can live off the rest.” - Hebrew Scriptures, 2 Kings 4:1-7 |
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Re: December 4FastDart said Dec 4, 9:11 AM: |
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Daily Word — Friday, December 4, 2009 |
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Re: December 4helenrscp said Dec 4, 11:55 AM: |
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Today, I choose to face my pain and call in the divine activity of peace. |
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