Creating Power

2001-12-5 04:35:00

Thank you for your comments on the last question. I smiled at Susan Carter's words as she struggled to see greater insight, "This stuff makes my brain hurt!"

Think of it this way. When you exercise and your muscles hurt, that means you are getting stronger.

I do not have time to comment on your answers which were all good. Perhaps Mindy can gather them together and summarize.

Question:
What is the meaning of this word (Purpose) and why do you suppose this sub-aspect is named this?

First let us look at the orthodox definitions given in the dictionary for the word "purpose": 1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal. 2. A result or an effect that is intended or desired; an intention. 3. With previous design.

The word comes from the Old French word "porposer," from which the word "propose" is also derived. This indicates that purpose starts with a "proposal" (or design) and purpose is that energy that propels us toward completion of said proposal.

Generally, humanity sees purpose as merely having a goal, but if we see it as "motivation toward completion" we are much closer to the more spiritual meaning.

We go to school, choose a career and get married all because of some motivation that propels us toward a greater sense of completion, or fulfillment. Purpose drives us toward these things.

But that is Purpose as consciously affects most of humankind. Is there higher Purpose?

Yes. There is a Purpose which all seekers sense that propels us forward on the spiritual path to seek greater completion as we merge with other souls with the realization that "all souls are one." As one goes up through the various levels of the Purpose energy we see that there are no words available to describe its higher meaning, but overall this is the only word we have that hints at the meaning of this sub aspect.

Beyond this, all the Rays initiate from a point beyond time and space wherein dwells the One Great Life which has created all things through Purpose, as I discussed in the Molecular Relationship. Our consciousness can only achieve a slim glimpse at the meaning of this originating energy, but many have found much inspiration in meditating on it.

Question (continued):
Why could there be no Purpose as we understand it without Will and Power?

Since Purpose is a female aspect (magnetic) and Will (active - radiant) is male this makes the two aspects as interdependent as male and female, positive and negative. The marriage of Purpose and Will create Power.

Question (continued):
Why is the First Ray which blends Will-Power-Purpose usually called the Ray of Power, rather than Will or Purpose?

Answer:
This is because Power is the end result of the marriage of Will and Purpose. The creation (Power) thus becomes the most obvious characteristic presented to our view while the Creators (Will and Purpose) seem to be invisible behind the scenes.

It is interesting to note that as Will-Power-Purpose plays out in our lives that Power is much more sought after than the other two. We often wish for more power to maker money, power to have more freedom, power to obtain love, happiness, etc. Seldom do people wish for more Will and Purpose. But what must be realized is that the key to power (even personal power) is that all three of these aspects must call forth equal attention.

Assignment:
Explain how Purpose and Will must be used to obtain the Power to:

(1) Have a happy love relationship.
(2) Obtain financial freedom.
(3) Obtain spiritual progress, insight and power.