Month: November 2019

Political Observations

I’m exhausted from watching the election returns. (written Nov 7, 2000) I never thought I would see one with more drama than Kennedy-Nixon, but this tops the cake.

I stated in this group back in Feb 1999 that Hillary had an eye on the Presidency. This was before she announced that she was seeking the Senate. Now that she’s had a substantial win in the Senate I suspect she will seek the presidency as soon as she sees an opportunity. I do not think she will make it, but there are a lot of variables between here and there.

The last democratic president I admired (despite his faults) was John Kennedy. I remember when he gave his inaugural address and said:

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

I was won over to him at that moment.

Now it’s sad to say that those great words have been swept under the carpet and the theme of our political world now is:

“Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country can do for you.”

The politician who promises the most goodies that the country can do for us seems to be the one we want to vote for.

This idea needs to be turned around and the concept of service for something else besides the tiny self needs to be restored. This is essential groundwork for the return of Christ.

Maybe we ought to take a break from the heavy stuff and talk about politics for a day or two since this historic election is so much on everyone’s mind.

I know we have both conservatives and liberals in the group and we hope to offend neither. Actually, there is a lot of both sides in me. But the conservative in me does not seek to hold on to the past for the sake of the past, but I seek to keep those things from the past that work and discard those that do not work.

The liberal in me does not seek to support every give-away program that sounds or feels good and does not seek change for change’s sake. Instead I am liberal in the sense of liberally looking at and exploring new ways to improve the system and especially liberal at advocating individual and group freedom.

I am closest to the Libertarian party in philosophy, yet not a member or associated with them. I think the Libertarians would be better off to promote their principles within the two main parties than support a third party as I believe they are too far away from mainstream to elect a presidential candidate in the near future.

The main criteria I look for in supporting a party or candidate is their adherence to the Principle of Freedom.

Here’s how I size up the two major parties in the U.S. (and they have their correspondents in other countries).

Republicans support to some extent (usually not enough) the Principle of Freedom in the following ways:

(1) Smaller government

Problem: big government always results in less freedom of the majority and especially the self-reliant.

(2) Less regulations and fewer laws.

Problem: Regulations and laws always take away freedom and should be kept to a bare minimum.

(3) Encourages individual responsibility

A responsible people are less likely to infringe on the freedoms of others.

(4) Lower taxes and more conservative at spending taxpayers money on non essentials.

Problem: Higher taxes definitely interfere with freedom.

(5) Tolerant of freedom of speech in areas considered politically incorrect.

Problem: Political speech is being highly censored today and if the trend continues our freedom of political speech as a whole will be in danger.

(6) They seek to ensure we have oil supplies and become more self sufficient as a nation.

Problem: Right now we get over 65% of our oil from other nations and if we were to have a major war or international incident we could lose half of our supplies which could result in the disaster of rationing, thousand freezing to death in the winter, mob action, a depression etc. Overall we risk a tremendous loss of freedom in our current situation.

The best solution is to put more research into alternative energy which could be perfected within thirty years.

(7) Support of the free market system.

The freer the market the more prevalent the freedom for all.

(8) They seek to create programs to deter other nations from having power to destroy others with nuclear weapons.

Key to this is a missile defense system.

Critics say that such a program could not be done, but when Kennedy announced we were going to the moon before 1970 an even larger number thought this could not be done.

All things are possible for us to achieve and if the free world were to cooperate in this endeavor then we could eliminate the threat from fanatical dictators who will shortly get nuclear weapons and missiles.

Problem: A nuclear missile hurled at New York by a rogue nation would certainly diminish the prospects of a free society.

Having millions of people evaporated with a nuclear weapon would be a painful way for us to learn a lesson. It’s also bad for the environment. Very bad.

The Negative aspects of the Republicans as far as freedom is concerned.

(1) Many from the far religious right are in this party and cause fear in their opponents that some freedom of choice would be taken away if they were in power. Some of these fears concerning them are real and some imaginary.

(2) Many (but not all) Republicans want to legislate a woman’s right to choose, drugs, flag burning and morality.

(3) Many support long jail sentences for non violent crimes that draw on our financial resources and could be solved by other methods.

Democrats support to some extent (usually not enough) the Principle of Freedom in the following ways:

(1) A tolerance for unusual views. Unfortunately, this does not extend to politically incorrect speech or views that challenge their belief system.

(2) Freedom of choice in most moral issues.

(3) Freedom of speech in some important areas, but like the Republicans they are far from perfect.

(4) Fewer laws or more tolerance for behavior which only affects the individual. An example is their general support for medical marijuana.

The Negative aspects of the Democrats as far as freedom is concerned.

Generally they support bigger government, more laws, more regulations, place obstacles in the way of free enterprise, higher taxes, higher spending and are against a missile defense system.

Both the Democrats and Republicans have shifted in position over the years. Kennedy and Truman were much more like today’s Republican’s. Truman’s motto was a very Republican one – “The buck stops here.” Kennedy supported massive tax breaks similar to Reagan, believed in the trickle down idea, free market, self reliance and minimal regulations.

On the other hand, the Democrats, thanks to Johnson and Clinton have evolved into areas where none has gone before in recent history. They need to get back to their roots and concentrate on living up to their name by making the country truly “democratic.” Instead their main focus has been in appealing to people’s desire to have government do for them instead of doing for themselves and allowing the service-minded to do for others in place of government.

The Principle of Freedom is always where the battleground is my friends. Look at any issue and you will see that freedom lies more on one side than the other. Disciples must always look to the side or cause where the greatest freedom for the highest number will be manifest and go in that direction without thought to party or dogma.

Freedom Revisited

My guide to being a great writer.

(1) Write easy-to-understand and interesting words in a language a child can understand.

(2) No number two necessary

Reader comment: “That was interesting JJ. ……written from the viewpoint of a white, male, self-sufficient Christian non-handi-capped and married person.

JJ: Race and status has never entered into my arguments and once again you are wrong about me. I do have a physical handicap caused by an exploding rocket when I was 13, and it was the cause of me being fired numerous times when I was younger. This is one of the reasons I have wound up in business for myself.

My handicap has also been the source of much more discrimination in my life than any minority or woman I know experiences.

The thing that irritates me most about my handicap is when some show pity, feel sorry for me or expect any lower performance out of me than anyone else.

Being fired or discriminated against did not diminish by a micron my desire to allow people to do whatever they want within their own domain. If someone owns a business and they have doubts about my ability and want someone else in what could be a dangerous job that is their right. I would be wrong to infringe on that freedom. Instead of whining about the problem, suing or seeking affirmative action I sought to solve the problem, which is what I did to the advantage that I experienced considerable growth over the ordeal.

The thief can steal a man’s life savings and claim he did a good thing because he now has more “freedom” to make investments and take care of his family. But freedom obtained by force, or taking away the freedom of another is a terrible violation of the principle I have taught numerous times.

In the old South many fought to keep the principle of slavery alive because it gave the taskmasters more “freedom.”

This idea is not that much different from the current idea of increasing taxes on those who have, to give to those who have not. This causes those who have to “slave” away harder to fulfill their dreams and causes those who have not to become lazy and miss the joy of accomplishing something on their own.

You paint big business as a big enemy of the people, but I have never had a big business steal a penny from me I was unwilling to give.

Let us take big oil for instance. They go to great risk and investment to deliver to me gasoline for my car which I am happy to buy.

Back in 1960 we paid 39¢ a gallon for gas and 10¢ for a comic, 5¢ for a coke out of a machine a new car was about $1900. We also paid no sales tax.

Today most comics are at least $2.00 and not as good as the old ones. If gas had went up twenty times we would be paying $7.80 a gallon. It sounds like big oil has done a better job at keeping prices in line that has small comic.

Most coke machines now charge 75¢ out of a machine. That is a 1500% increase and if gas was in line with this then the cost would be $5.85 per gallon. (Note: Keep in mind that this was written in 2000 and prices have changed since then)

The point is that we should consider ourselves fortunate that we pay under $2.00 a gallon for fuel and I think big oil deserves a pat on the back for what they have accomplished here.

Oil companies average a profit of about 10¢ a gallon on gas, but the government here in the U.S. takes over 50¢. In other countries the take is $2.00 or more. So I ask – who should we make into the bad guy (if we need to have one) – big oil or big government?

Which one takes from us whether we want to give or not?

Big government. Big oil has never taken anything from me.

Which one provides me with a product that allows me greater freedom?

Big oil sells me fuel which I happily buy and this give me much more freedom than I would have without it.

Big government does provide some services, but I have little choice in my acceptance or non acceptance of them.

The funny thing about freedom is that if you ask anyone if they believe in it they will emphatically answer yes. But unfortunately, for the majority, freedom to them means freedom for the tiny individual self, even if it comes at the expense of the loss of freedom of others or damage to the whole of a group with a different belief system.

It would be nice if those who demand more from their country than they are willing to give, even at the expense of freedom, would all live in their own little country to see how they would fare for themselves without the responsible freedom loving people.

Nevertheless, it is true that sharing and service will become principles of salvation for the coming age, but these will become manifest through free will with much more power than good-through-force as encouraged by government.

Nov 7, 2000

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Knowledge and Purpose

Question: Now what is the difference between one who has true knowledge in his brain, but has no soul contact about it and another who has true knowledge plus soul contact?

Many illusionary teachers want to over simplify things and present one giant step to a point of understanding or some type of liberation.

Accept Jesus and be saved is a popular one. This is one giant step that is advocated and nothing more will be required for all eternity.

New Agers are certainly not immune to the giant step illusion.

They often say the same thing but with different wording.

“Accept the Christ consciousness and that is all you need. That is the Second Coming and the whole ball of wax.

To see the unity and wholeness of an idea it is always good to divide and itemize. God even did this to understand Itself. He multiplied himself and entered into his reflections so, in the end, the One Life can understand Itself.

Knowledge without soul contact is useful, but has no guidance. Such a possessor then is like the Titanic (a floating ship of knowledge) unable to steer away from an iceberg which could sink it.

Knowledge with soul contact has two main advantages.

First, one has guidance in the correct use of knowledge.

Secondly one can know that he knows.

There is a difference between knowing and knowing that you know.

In regular knowing an item seems true and all evidence seems to bear this out. When your soul confirms knowledge you go a step further and “know that you know” because the witness speaks to the real part of yourself which never fails.

Knowledge, by itself even when confirmed through soul contact, has no stability without the other two legs of the triangle which are Wisdom and Understanding.

Now let us move to the second aspect of Wisdom and define it. Keep in mind that when we define words in this class that we are not looking for a strict dictionary definition, but one for this class that will help us understand the principle behind the word.

Wisdom. The use of knowledge under the guidance of the soul which leads to the greatest benefit for the largest number of possible recipients.

Example. If one uses computer knowledge to rob a bank he obviously lacks wisdom. But if he uses this knowledge to assist others to better themselves then we have knowledge guided by wisdom.

Now wisdom is a wonderful thing and so is knowledge but both of them would aimlessly drift along without the third aspect of understanding. Understanding gives eyes to knowledge and wisdom so the seeker is able to give completion to his service.

Using our analogy – he who knows can operate a computer and get on the internet. He who has wisdom will seek to put this knowledge to good purpose – for instance helping crime victims.

But he who has understanding will see how to communicate the knowledge so it will be received and put to use. If knowledge and wisdom are not put to use then it would be as if they did not exist.

Knowledge is connected to the throat center, wisdom belongs in the heart and understanding is directed by the head.

The next principles to discuss are centered around the first aspect of power which in turn is divided into Will-Power-Purpose.

How would you define these three divine aspects and how do you suppose they provide a key to manifesting that which the seeker Decides?

The power behind all of these is the power which activates Decision, for it is only after a decision has been made that Purpose is made manifest even though they both silently co-exist in the mind of the Creator. Then it is only after a purpose is sensed that Power can be applied. Again it is only after purpose and power are in play that Will can be exercised to manifest the decision.

Will-Power-Purpose working together synthetically manifests the first ray which is called Power.

Not only is every aspect subdivided into three, but they also have their lower octave. The lower octave is much easier for average humanity to comprehend.

The lower octave of Will-Power-Purpose is

Determination-Empowerment-Objective

To understand the higher one must see both the lower and the higher and let light be shed through the principle of contrasts which is the principle behind vision.

Let us start with Purpose.

The normal way of looking at Purpose is to see it as “a fixed design or idea” as an objective to be achieved. This is an excellent definition, but it applies to the lower octave. In other words, an objective is a goal to be achieved. But when the goal is achieved the objective no longer exists. Because an objective has a beginning and end it then cannot be the highest aspect of Purpose for the divine aspects in their purity have no beginning and no end and are eternal.

There is no word in the dictionary that exactly represents the Divine aspect of Purpose so we can’t rely on dictionary definitions, except as a hint.

The best one in my computer dictionary reads as follows:

“The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal.

Question: What is Purpose and how is it different from an objective?

Hints: An objective has a beginning and end. How could it be that Purpose would be eternal?

We are told that faith is a power that can move mountains. Is purpose related to the power that makes faith work?

We are definitely headed in the right direction in the understanding of this aspect which has never been clearly explained in any writings known to me.

Anni in particular was right on target, but let me add one correction. She says: . “Purpose is the vibrating energy in the universe creating our reality on all levels.”

Let me rephrase this to read:

“Purpose is that which causes vibration so that within that vibration lies all energy, form, plans and goals.”

Anni is right on target when she says:

“Many objectives are contained within the one Purpose. Just as a principle reveals many facts, Purpose reveals many objectives.”

Good use of the Law of Correspondences there Anni. You would never know English is your second language.

We are talking about a concept that is not defined in any dictionary here so we have to talk around it and intuitively pick up the reality. He who can truly understand Purpose will have “all power in heaven and earth” as Jesus said was given to him.

Purpose is not an objective, goal or plan, but is that from which they all originate. It is not an energy but is that from which energy originates.

Let us say there is only one Plan and the idea that there are many plans is merely illusion for the idea of many plans in the mind of God is illusion. Because there is one Plan from One Purpose both the Plan and the Purpose is eternal for only oneness can be eternal.

The One Purpose manifesting the One Plan seems to differentiate into many goals and objectives. Our mission is to find the next objective in alignment with purpose and become one with it through our attention. When the power of Attention is one with the Purpose of God all things are possible and the magical power of the soul is manifest.

Nov 3, 2000

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Discernment and Knowledge

The law expressing this principle (of differentiation) is this:

In creation where there is more than one, no two items will be alike, but each will have properties peculiar to itself.

Is it then illusion to see two as the same rather than different?

An off shoot of the principle of differentiation is discernment. What is discernment and why do we have to see the many in all of their colors before we an see the One?

Answer – It can be illusion to see sameness . Seeing the unity and oneness of all life and forms is good and true, but seeing sameness where there is no sameness is illusion and the source of many problems we experience in our society today.

For instance, the tendency in education today is to give all students a similar grade even though their performance is much different.

Many classes also use the same teaching methods for all even though some are prepared for much more advanced learning than others.

In economics many want to force sameness by stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. Equality is a desirable goal but it cannot be obtained by force or by the illusion of seeing sameness when such does not exist. Differences must be seen as they really are and then we must proceed toward unity.

Any unity and oneness that seems to be obtained by seeing illusionary sameness or the use of force is not true unity. Oneness must be obtained through true seeing and free will.

The beauty of a flower can only be fully appreciated when one discerns all the differing colors and shapes that join together as one creation. If one tried to see only one color where there were hundreds or one shape where there are many the beauty and oneness of the life in the flower would be bypassed.

Discernment is seen by many to be separative whereas the truth is that a lack of discernment produces separateness as illusion always does. True discernment sees the many and allows one to find the true unity in the many.

Discernment allows the seeker to move away from a black and white world to one with thousands of shades. The shades are a part of the life of God as well as the stark contrasts.

A reader expressed concern over my use of words but I do not see any problem with any of the terms I use. A teacher cannot proceed as if he may be stepping on eggshells. Purity of motive and the light of truth can dispel much that may come against us.

If we had to avoid words that could be construed as negative we could hardly use any words.

Consider words such as Bible, Jesus, Christ, God, Lord, Spirit, baptism, salvation etc. These are all Biblical words that are used by many preachers that I would rarely associate with, yet the words are positive when used in the teaching of truth.

As far as the term “New Jerusalem” is concerned it may be true that some unsavory organizations use the term, but so what? There have been millions of sincere people over thousands of years who have lived and died with this as a concept of beauty in their hearts and minds so overall this term vibrates to a high key in the ethers.

I have never been a joiner and have never been a member of any secret group. I haven’t even been a member of any church for over 20 years. (Since 1979)

I am a big supporter of the works of Alice A. Bailey, but am not connected with Lucis Trust in any way.

Basically none of the other groups have my attention which lack of attention is the of the best protectors from negativity of association.

Next we’ll look at the principle behind these three key words – “knowledge – wisdom – understanding.”

Let us examine these and start with knowledge.

My internet dictionary defines it as follows:

“All the facts that are known about different things or about life generally.”

Good general definition…

BUT

Is all information knowledge?

If not then what kind if information is knowledge and how is true knowledge acquired.

Is knowledge really power? Why or Why not?

Many are praised for having much knowledge when in reality a large percentage of what is in their brain is not true. In the days of Columbus many thought they had “knowledge” that the earth was flat, but real knowledge was only to be had when it was realized the earth was round.

If the seeker has a foundation of 12 pieces of data but one of them is false then all he thinks of as knowledge which is built on this foundation may be distorted and not be true knowledge.

Question: How is true knowledge acquired.

Reader: “…by study, by faith, by revelation.”

This is true, but there is one more important ingredient which we have been discussing recently.

What is it?

In addition to this the other two parts of this triangle play a part.

How does wisdom and understanding aid in the discovery of true knowledge?

It is true that much of personal enlightenment is dependent upon the individual but there are many aspects of the great Plan which is dependent upon the union of souls and cooperation of humanity.

As evidence of this note that Jesus did not do his work alone, but called twelve and then seventy disciples.

Buddha had his nine hundred arhats to assist him.

No great teacher has expected to be a light to the world all by himself.

The critical mass for the coming of Christ is the beginning of New Jerusalem, but it will be some time after his coming, or Presence, before the first cell of 144,000 is complete.

The number necessary for his coming is not revealed but this basic idea must be in place: That is, when he does appear there must be a sufficient number of people prepared to recognize him so he is not viewed as just one more delusionary messiah figure. These people must be prepared to accept his teachings and act as transmitters of the light to make a true beginning to the presence of Christ which shall (over a period of time) lighten the earth even as lightening shines from the east to the west.

Last time his presence required the readiness of twelve units capable of soul contact. This time it could be quite a bit more but I make no prediction. Those working in harmony with the Christ will know when the time comes.

Djwhal Khul tells us that he will have 9000 teaching disciples with him after he gets settled in to work. There will be many more than this number who will assist him but these 9000 will have ability to understand the Christ and transmit his teachings in a way that will reach the masses.

The true gathering of Israel (or the Lights) is the gathering of those who recognize the presence of God within. Not all who will be gathered will be perfect in this regard, but those who are prepared will recognize the call.

The raising of consciousness has been going on for millions of years, but has been accelerated in recent times. “Quickening” is a word loosely thrown around by New Agers. So far I have seen no group demonstrate anything more than slow progression toward the light. It is not as slow as it was 1000 years ago, but it is still slow. Nothing will seem very quick until a critical mass is reached.

A reader stated that It was reported in 1987 Critical Mass of 144,000 was reached with the Harmonic Convergence.

But who with believability reported this?

I participated in the Harmonic Convergence and I report differently. Here is my report. It was a good experience and raised some good feelings and vibes, but was not world changing nor did any transformation of the earth occur as will be initiated when a real critical mass is reached. There were probably over 144,000 participating in the Harmonic Convergence but there’s more than that number of Mormons participating with good feeling at each general conference and the results are similar with a differing vibration.

The coming critical mass I am talking about will initiate change that has not been witnessed in recorded history.

Some think that Jesus and Buddha did not seek followers but in actuality they both went out in the world, presented their message and found disciples.

The twelve apostles were not originally followers of Jesus, but of John the Baptist. John’s mission was to prepare a number of intelligent people to be spiritually prepared for a mission with Christ when he would come. Then when Jesus did show up, the apostles did not come to him and ask to be disciples, but Jesus went to them and said:

“Follow me and I will make you fishers (gatherers) of men.”

Then after the selection he laid his hands on them and said:

“You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you.”

Progression on an individual basis will only take us so far. The next step is progression as a group of individuals obtaining soul contact.

Oct 29, 2000

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Light, Love and Contrast

Unless otherwise defined we will use the normal dictionary definitions in this class. However, for some words, as we did with Principle and Law, for instance, we may create a more specific definition to facilitate communication.

For instance, one dictionary defines a Principle as “a basic truth.” That is in alignment with our discussion of principles, but it is not complete enough for us. Thus we sought for a more exact definition to use in our discussions.

As far as my laying claim to truths I have made no claim of ownership on any truths. If one teaches that the world is round that does not mean the teacher is claiming to own that truth or the world. If one teaches about the creation of the universe this does not mean the teacher lays claim to all of creation.

There is no such thing as anyone owning truth. One can be the first, second or third within a group or race to present it, but I have not heard even the largest of egos making claim to owning truth.

As a teacher I take responsibility for my words which are put together in unique fashion, as are yours

The question:

If all things in creation originate from the principles in Purpose/Decision then where did the principle of Love come from and what is it? If you had to describe love by describing the Law of Love in words what would you write?

In other words, what would you say the primary Law of Love is?

Going back to the beginning we have the Purpose of God manifesting as the dualities which are magnetism (love) and radiation (light). All dualities are linked to this original duality.

Magnetism cannot exist unless there is more than one of something to draw to itself and radiation, or light, could not exist unless there was more than the one to be revealed.

It is as Alice A. Bailey said: “Both love and intelligence are effects of what is called the Will of God.” Discipleship in the New Age, Vol 2, Page 167

Will, which is closely related to Purpose lies beyond the dualities as we understand them.

Purpose was before Love and Light, but the manifestation of Love and the joy of Light is the reason all things came into being.

What is the primary Law of Love?

The key word is magnetism. The basic law could be worded as: “Magnetic force originates from a center that draws all things in the periphery to itself.

“Wherever there are two or more creations of God there will exist a magnetic force (or essential Love) which draws them together toward unity.”

Hence the attraction of the Sun to the earth is an aspect of Love as is the earth toward the moon.

But isn’t love supposed to be warm and fuzzy? Magnetism seems like such a lifeless word.

Not when you consider that life dwells with all things. When the earth responds to the gravity or magnetic power of the Sun it feels a pull through the power of love within it’s own consciousness just as you may through the attraction you have to a romantic partner.

The more vehicles in another that you feel the magnetic pull from the more you will love.

Many think they are in love when they find themselves attracted to the beautiful physical body of another.

But this same person will find himself even more in love and experiencing greater magnetic pull when the attraction extends to the emotional body and he wants to be close to those warm emotional feelings.

This attraction becomes greater still when one becomes infatuated with the mind of another. Maybe they share the same beliefs and ideas and the magnetic attraction now extends to three bodies of energy.

Finally when two people communicate from soul to soul there are spiritual feelings generated and a fourth pull, which is toward the spiritual, begins to surface.

The more spheres of relationship available to magnetic pull the greater the manifestation of love.

Love exists in all spheres and in all kingdoms, but manifests differently in the human because as a self conscious unit the human experiences an interplay between love and consciousness which creates feelings of peace and joy.

Love manifesting through consciousness produces the dominating good in the universe and gives impulse to all evolution.

Now let us move toward Light.

What is the principle behind light and name a law associated with it.

Next Question: What is the principle behind light and name a law associated with it?

“Light is that which reveals.”

What causes light to reveal?

It is written:

“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness perceiveth it not.”

Why is this the case? How can one in darkness perceive light?

This is such a vast subject that many things that could be written about the principle of light is true.

I will mention a couple core things.

The basic principle behind all creation and light itself is the wavelength. Light is a form of radiation – wavelengths increasing. Love is an aspect of magnetism – wavelengths merging, having interplay or coming together.

There are many laws associated with light. The fact that its speed in a vacuum is approximately 186,000 miles per second is one. A prime truth is that “There must be contrasts for light to manifest.”

The keyword for light is “revelation:” for light is that which reveals. You would not know the light is shining if there were no contrast.

Question: We can understand then that physical light is not realized without contrast. Does the same apply when we examine the spiritual light of understanding?”

Can spiritual light shine in the darkness and none can perceive? What provides the contrast so we can become “enlightened” through the higher light?

The answer to the first question is a definite yes. The same principle of contrast does apply to the light of understanding as it does to regular visible light.

Can spiritual light shine in the darkness and none can perceive?

Answer: Yes, if there are no contrasts available.

What provides the contrast so we can become “enlightened” through the higher light?

Answer: The mind can contrast one thought against another and come to logical conclusion that will shed “light.” But then the time comes that the contrasts made by the mind reach its limit and the mind then “slays the real.” Finally when soul contact is reached the mind becomes a reflector of the soul and the contrast between the higher light of soul and the lower light of mind creates enlightenment and understanding on the physical plane.

The next principle is called the principle of revelation. This refers to understanding which is transmitted from a higher life to a lower, from a higher sphere to a lower from the heavenly to the earthy etc.

Question:

Do you have to be a prophet, guru or master to receive revelation or is it available to us all?

What are the principles that make it work for us? What are the hindrances to revelation?

Oct 23, 2000

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First Principles

A reader complained about my use of certain words that may trigger negative emotions. Those who receive triggers from certain words need to work on rising above the astral nature. When one is mentally or spiritually polarized then the thought behind the words has a much greater effect than the words themselves.

My ex wife used to complain about certain words that I used and when she did I went out of my way and used them ten times as much until they lost their trigger effect.

It is written that energy follows thought – not energy follows words. If all we needed were the words then all we would have to do is put our favorite mantras and prayers on a tape recorder and play them over and over.

Question:

What is the difference between a principle and a law?

Here was one of the best answers:

“A Principle is a fundamental premise on which something is based; the source or origin of something.

“On the other hand, Law implies a rule of set of rules which support and uphold the principle.”

On the second question which is:

What is the first law and the principle behind it?

She wrote:

“The first law is the Law of Cause and Effect because it is the law governing all life. So I suppose the principle behind it must be the life principle itself; the desire of the creator to experience itself in form.

Another thought the first Law of being is Love and this is a very natural thought for world seekers at this time.

The reason many see the first law as being Love is because the Love/Wisdom Ray is the foundation ray of the creation of our current solar system. Even the first ray of Power, or the Father energy, as we perceive it, comes filtered through this Love Ray to us.

BUT – the foundation Ray for the universe itself is Ray One which has a triplicity of Will-Power-Purpose.

Such Will-Power-Purpose has a higher origin than Love, but we have difficulty in relating to this because Love/Wisdom is at the foundation of our current creation and contains therein the lessons that we need to master for some time to come.

Therefore the comment is not off the mark in stating love as the answer because true spiritual love cannot be emphasized enough.

From our point of view then the God of this earth (the planetary Logos) and the God of the Solar System (the solar Logos) is Love or as the Bible says, God is Love.

The Logos above the Solar is so far removed from our consciousness that in the ancient wisdom he is called “The One About Whom Naught Can Be Said.”

Now I will give an answer in my own language on this prime question:

What is the difference between a principle and a law?

A principle is that which demonstrates the intelligence of God and makes things in the universe work toward a dominating good.

A law is a description of the working of a principle, or principles. By law I am referring to universal laws and not manmade rules.

If the law is accurately described then the perfection of God is made manifest because such a description shows the consistency of principle and allows us to predict the future actions of the mind of God in the universe.

For instance, all form is held in place through the principle of gravitational forces which is an aspect of the principle of Love.

All the laws we have concerning gravity are produced by observing and describing this principle in action.

Because scientists have accurately observed this principle in action and have created formulas describing its laws they are able to send a space probe from earth to the moons of Neptune which is a more difficult feat than me shooting a coin out of Xavier’s hand (in France) from where I stand in Idaho.

This demonstrates the power of understanding principles through observation, description and application.

Question: What is the first law and the principle behind it?

The first law that we can observe is Cause and Effect. Even Love when it is manifest has a cause and produces an effect. Light also can be traced to an originating cause and produces an effect.

Cause and effect even plays out in gravity through Newton’s Law which states:

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

The universe itself is an effect from a Cause we call God.

God is sometimes called the Causeless Cause but whether or not this paradox is true, one can only speculate.

No one can describe any law that has no cause and effect or does not describe a cause and effect. Therefore the Law of Cause and Effect is the First Law available to our consciousness.

What is the principle behind this law?

This is a deep mystery and may well lie beyond our ability to understand or communicate. There are many who claim to understand this but say they are at a loss of words to describe it, but such individuals are usually at a loss of words to describe many other simple things easily available to our language.

All cause and effect, or all action, is motivated by some decision which has been made. This original decision lies beyond our normal understanding of the word and the true comprehension lies in the principle of Purpose. The meaning of Purpose is only hinted at in the Ancient Wisdom and is briefly covered in the Molecular Relationship.

Question:

If all things in creation originate from the principles in Purpose/Decision then where did the principle of Love come from and what is it? If you had to describe love by writing the Law of Love what would you write?

In other words, what would you say the primary Law of Love is?

Oct 21, 2000

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Lessons of Pain

Pain experienced in childhood mainly has a strong influence on emotionally polarized people and for these, some types of therapy are useful. There are many therapies available to people experiencing these types of problems.

For those who are progressed upon the Path approaching liberation, however, there is a cure. It is soul contact. Soul contact and attention on your spiritual center can immediately erase the negative effects of all childhood pain. Since I am a strong advocate of soul contact then I guess you could say I am advocating the ultimate therapy for those with a painful past.

Do I remember my own childhood pain?

Yes, and I remember it very clearly, but I can think back on it all with no pain in the present, no ill effects.

This is not because my childhood was easy. It was not the worst in the world, but it was far from the best. My parents were alcoholics and if I were to give you all the details it would sound like I am attempting to play the victim, which thing repulses me.

If I were to put a lot of attention on past problems I am sure I could convince myself that I am a victim and even God is punishing me, but to do so I would have to leave the kingdom of the soul where there is joy and peace that passes all understanding., where the pain of the past is seen as illusion with no power.

I have had my share of pain and do not fear it. I had two major root canals a while back and used no Novocain. If pain causes no fear then it will have no power.

The Question:

What type of resistance brings pain?

How do we end the resistance?

Basically most unnatural forms of pain, especially related to disease comes from resistance to the higher will revealed through the soul.

In a way we all have soul contact, but are not all conscious of it. If we are not conscious of soul then we tend to ignore its voice and direction. Because we are not paying attention the only way the soul can get our attention is through pain. That pain comes in diverse ways. Through the pain of disease, through some accidents, through broken relationships and so on.

How do we end the resistance?

First we must find out what it is that we are resisting. If one is not sensitive to the inner voice he must look at patterns in his life and look for clues in the lessons being taught. A big shortcut comes with soul contact for then the seeker can listen to the inner voice and receive a direct answer. Once the answer is realized one must follow the higher will or face an increase in pain. If one is willful and disregards the will of the soul the painful experiences will continue to grow until the person either yields to the will of the soul or cuts himself off from soul and is in danger of the dark path.

We’ve stated that pain is a great teacher. There are other types of pain besides physical. What are they and give an example of truth that you realized because of it.

There is a correspondence between kingdoms (mineral, plant, animal and human), but such correspondences are never exact.

Trees are damaged by fire and strengthened by wind. Humans are damaged by wind, but strengthened by fire as related in the scriptures:

“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap: And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the LORD an offering in righteousness.” Mal 3:2-3

The greatest lights among humanity must be refined by fire even as gold and silver is and such individuals who withstand the fire and do not succumb to victimhood become as rare and precious as gold.

Again let me state that the test as to whether something works is that it works. The principles I have applied in my life works and leaves me full inside not empty, leaves me free from pain, not a victim from it, elevates me beyond the clinging lives and leaves me free to put my attention on things more noble.

Fortunately, I am not alone in this realization.

Even the Masters and the Christ himself have to make the best of situations faced. Time after time the work of disciples falls short of the goal and mankind does not progress as hoped for and in such circumstances even the Great Ones have to merely accept what is and move the Plan forward the best they can.

Many of our emotional problems and pain connected with them will be replaced by peace if we just learn the art of divine acceptance. There have been several milestones of acceptance in my life that led me from emotional pain to peace.

There’s a lot of truth in the old adages such as not crying over spilt milk. Sometimes we just have to accept the fact that the milk is gone, but then we can always get a refill and proceed with a determination to not spill it the second time round.

Thank God that reincarnation is built into the plan which allows us to make right the injustices of the past, especially in our relationships with our children and other loved ones.

A reader asks: “What if giving in to the higher will creates more pain than the old behaviors?”

It will indeed as long as we keep any attachment to the old and have not completely accepted the new.

Again acceptance is the key.

Question: “In relation to the first question, is it not true that too much change brought about too quickly is as disastrous as staying in the old behaviors that cause pain?”

This is an excellent point. The adage of making haste slowly comes to mind and is good advice. The methodical tortoise always beats the hasty hare. Soul contact is important here because the soul will never give us more change than we can handle, but the personality wants the ultimate achievement right now.

Difficulties do come upon us and we would never have chosen many of them in our right minds. But the soul from its vantage point knows no pain and only sees the end result in the direction that it takes us. Except for about one seventh of humanity on their Sabbath life, the rest of us have all the problems we can humanly handle, but if we face and solve them much growth and joy will be the end result, even though it may seem bleak going through the circumstance.

A reader brought up concerns with Eckankar.

I can understand such concerns. In my own search I visited them and studied their books and found them to be at least as authoritative as the Mormon church, but with a fancier vocabulary. When I visited their meetings I found that asking a question not in the program brought me glaring looks similar to what I received when I visited the Jehovah Witnesses.

I think Paul Twitchell received some initial revelation, but went off on his own illusions and failed in his mission.

The next major topic will be:

Principles and Laws.

Question: What is the difference between a principle and a law?

What is the first law and the principle behind it?

Oct 17, 2000

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