2009-2-13 01:10:00
It is always good to define terms to avoid confusion. When we talk of "the Avatar" we usually are referring to a great soul like the Christ or Buddha.
However, an avatar in general is one who initiates some great change in this planet. Abraham Lincoln is an example. The founding Fathers are an example of a group of lesser avatars working together.
We are approaching a greater correspondence to the Founding Fathers. In this age we will have a group of avatars working worldwide in various degrees of activity. Some may even disagree with each other not realizing they are cooperating on a higher level.
Thank you for explaining what you meant by "G-d" for me. The pronunciation of God's name is a great mystery. It is one of the Keys of Eternal Life, the third set of Keys mentioned at the introduction of the course.
I will mention just enough to stimulate your curiosity. All things in the universe are created out of sound and the name of God is the originating Sound. It is not written because it cannot be written, it must be taught in person. If and when you get to this Key you will receive it in person.
The first 24 Keys tests your integrity and soul connection to prepare you for the final 12.
Speaking of integrity, I was glad to see that you had some with your friend. Unfortunately, this purity of heart is becoming rare in this age. One of my favorite quotes is: "My strength is as the strength of ten because my heart is pure."
Your observations on reactionary decisions and decisions in harmony with the will of God were good and true.
However, to shed some further light on Decision I will make these comments.
For a decision to be a true decision it does not have to be in harmony with your higher self. The one great life has granted you the power to decide whether you are right or wrong. The only ones who fully realize the power of decision are the disciples of the Brotherhood of Light and also the disciples of the Dark Brotherhood. Both sides have great power because they understand this power.
The difference is this. The leaders of the dark brothers get their power by grabbing the power of decision to themselves as much as possible and the brothers of light get their power by teaching and encouraging the power of decision. Those who are not disciples on one of the paths make very small almost inconsequential decisions and merely react to decisions already laid down as in your example.
Hitler, for example, was a representative of the dark brothers, yet received great power because he understood decision. Few of those under him used decision, but reacted to decision. True decision requires great faith in yourself.
Decision is a neutral power, like money. It can be used for good or evil.
The power that can make one a God can also make one a devil.
"Choose you this day who you shall serve" is a true injunction. Eventually all are presented with two paths and we must make a decision with understanding. Only a small percentage of humanity see clearly enough to even make a decision concerning the paths.
When you choose the path you become what you decide just as the great Life, the God of Moses, was in the process of "becoming."
You ask some good questions.
An avatar just does not wake up one morning and discover who he was. Take Buddha for instance. During the first third of his life he had no idea that he had any special mission. It wasn't until he defied his dad's orders and went out into the world of suffering that he even asked any questions.
Asking questions was his first step.
Next he went out into the world and learned all he could from other teachers.
After that, he received a new revelation that was taught no where on the planet. It was at this point that he began to wonder who he was, but discovering who he was, was not as important as teaching what he knew that could be of service to the world.
We have no biblical proof of when Jesus discovered who he was, but I will tell you what I think. He fully realized it when he fasted for forty days. That is why he was driven into the wilderness with a fast. The mission he saw for himself was overwhelming and he was trying to fully comprehend it.
There are many out there today who believe that they are a Messiah or Avatar and are greatly deceived, including the John of this folder who claims to be Christ.
A true avatar does not go around telling everyone who he or she is. Those who are ready will discover the true identity through their souls. Even Jesus did not proclaim himself to be the Christ, but did acknowledge it to Peter after he received a revelation from "the Father." Even after this he told Peter not to tell anyone who he was.
For a true servant the important thing is to have service to mankind circulated, not his greatness. The servant is even willing to miss out on any credit if that is helpful.
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