2004-10-17 16:23:00
[Compiler's Note: The following is what transpired when an individual posted his views using the vehicle of prose. JJ Dewey's response was to respond with his own teachings in prose as well.]
Gopi:
"God has no gifts to send for my play.
He will not ever show me the way."
JJ:
But I have entered the Lord's playground
I look and hear and feel the Sound.
Gopi:
"God will not bless me since He cannot see me.
For there's nobody here to see."
JJ:
That nobody cries for help, not seen by the blind
But is helped by Love so real, so kind.
Gopi:
"God sees only what's Real and True.
He helps only the divine Self in you."
JJ:
God reaches forth through the divine
To touch all souls with many signs.
Gopi:
"Do not expect the other self to be freed,
For there's nobody here to see."
JJ:
Do not be afraid, it is I, grab my hand
The nobody responds, Love takes a stand.
Gopi:
"This ego, the self, is a fiction abused.
A chimera born of a mind that's confused."
JJ:
I see no beast, but the divine in the light
And call it forth seen clearly, burning bright.
Gopi:
"God cannot bless what does not exist.
For there's nobody here to see."
JJ:
"I am here, please see, please help!"
A Son of God hears and shares of self.
Gopi:
"To pray to our God for blessings and health,
Is to request chains of bondage for self,"
JJ:
I neither request nor receive bondage of self
But God sends me blessings of joy and health.
Gopi:
"Which tie us fast from all that is True.
For there's nobody here to see."
JJ:
The souls divine, not seen by the blind
Are found by love, leaving no one behind.
Gopi:
"Success and happiness is the worldly lot;
To escape from this dream, we want them not,"
JJ:
All blessings are pure to the pure of heart
And are willing to share in whole or in part.
Gopi:
"And seek only Truth and God's divine Will.
For there's nobody here to see."
JJ:
The Will of God extends forever
And reaches to all and never says never.
Gopi:
"The inner heart-Spark is our Truth and our Might.
Sacrifice the self and the Spark flames alight."
JJ:
In true sacrifice of self, below or above,
Other selves are served, loved, and feel love.
Gopi:
"Let the dream die and we find eternal Life.
For there was never a self to be."
JJ:
That which we are will always be
God and I are One; this I see.
Gopi:
"God will not give His gifts for me.
Won't e'en acknowledge my self-fantasy."
JJ:
God's gifts are always here for me
He knows, I know, and I see.
Gopi:
"God will not bless me, help or guide.
For there's nobody here, you see."
JJ:
I am here, hand extended, but cannot help when you cry
You cannot see my hand, my heart, or means to reply.
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