2000-8-9 11:38:00
I forgot to mention Glenys yesterday in my comments on the stigmata. She made the wise comment that a perverse generation seeks for signs and thus the stigmata should not be used as a basis for following God. Buddha took this one step further and would not even allow his disciples to perform miracles, for signs by themselves have never lead to enlightenment.
Jesus agreed with this principle but took a different approach for there is a time and place for everything depending on the circumstances.
As you notice, I have been placing a quote at the bottom of my posts lately and I owe Glenys for this inspiration. From the beginning she has had many high quality quotes I have enjoyed and I have always thought they would make an interesting book of quotes by themselves.
I received an e-mail asking me why I do not use the principle of manifestation I talked about yesterday to manifest the wealth I need. It sounds simple when I present it but mastering the process is quite difficult. To get an idea of how difficult we can look at those who have manifested the stigmata and observe how much they had to go through to create it.
First the dedicated Saint had to visualize the crucifixion and sufferings of Christ with relentless persistence. Then he had to identify emotionally with the suffering, often for many years.
Even though there were many seeking for holiness, those who actually experienced the Stigmata were very few.
If we can thus identify with the energy and dedication necessary to produce this one manifestation then we can understand better how difficult it is for us average folk to master this science of direct manifestation.
Nevertheless, the art is possible to master and, as it is in all things, eventually the impossible becomes possible, and the possible then becomes an easy thing to accomplish.
OK, we have given out the first seed thought and nothing much happened. Then I gave a hint that the principle of questioning should be applied and still not much has happened although I must admit that Rick came up with an interesting visualization.
Remember that I told you that a disciple will ask questions?
How many of you thought to ask questions about the seed thought when I gave it out? As we progress toward discipleship we must remember this. All people will ask questions when they are directed to, but how about when we are not directed to? How about when I just give the thought out with little information? Did you think to ask?
If not do not be discouraged. We are not all here because we are perfect, but to make progress in that direction.
I am going to help you out with the questions on this seed thought, but for the next one I expect that you will need little help.
Let us repeat the seed thought:
"As I focus my attention on the light of the soul I see a greater light still."
Questions:
What is light anyway and how does it reveal?
What is the source of the greater light?
How could I see the greater light within an already great light?
Does this lesser and greater light create a duality?
Do the two lights produce contrast?
Does the contrast create higher vision?
What is the lower correspondence to the two lights?
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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