Mind Power

Channels of Light and Love

We are all channels of light and love and it behooves us to make greater use of this faculty so as to gain in spiritual growth.

 

When we turn the current of life on and let the light come through, we are a perfect channel in which to gain whatever knowledge or wisdom we may need through the power of Spirit. It is somewhat like lighting a lamp. We may plug it in and turn it on, but unless the bulb is good it will not work, and so it is with us. 

We may be quiet within and wait, but perhaps there may be too many other things on our minds and that crowds out the messages that otherwise might flow in freely. We must learn to keep these impressions and idle thoughts in the background and allow only the clear messages to come into our consciousness. It is not easy, for habit is strong, but each time it is tried and is a success then it becomes easier the next time. 

We are all channels of light and love and it behooves us to make greater use of this faculty so as to gain in spiritual growth. 

We can if we so desire establish a clear line to Spirit, one in which we greatly benefit by each day having, at a precise time, a quiet period of meditation so that our stream of conscious thought is quieted and the Spirit can take over and give to us thoughts and ideas that will be helpful to us in our life. Try to, as much as is humanly possible, keep a regular time for this and the rewards will be far greater than you can know.

Messages

 

 We are always, every day, receiving messages from the world of Spirit, or world of causation.

 

We are always, every day, receiving messages from the world of Spirit, or world of causation. Many go unrecognized as such, but still they are sent in the hope that some will be able to get through and the person involved will have the message needed. 

Often they are in the form of impressions, or hunches and so are acted upon as though they originated in the mind of the individual who received them. Sometimes, of course, this is true, but more often than not sudden flashes of inspiration or impressions to say or do something special or even of ordinary consequence originate with the Spirit loved ones, friends or guardians who see more clearly than we, at times, what is necessary to say or do.  

This in no way makes us puppets of those in Spirit for always their guidance is helpful unless the person, through the law of attraction, has the wrong spirit influences. But this cannot happen when our thought is good, our ideals are high and we open the channel for spirit direction to come in to guide and help. In this case it is a blessing and one that is enviable for not all are at a point where this can be accomplished, much as Spirit desires to help.   

We should keep the channel as clear as we can and weigh carefully all our words and deeds that we may follow only the good. 

Unfoldment

Life is what we make it and decree for ourselves.

 

All unfoldment comes from within. A developed intuition -- hunches, inspiration, ideas, imagination or whatever it is called, is all a matter of soul growth.  

Everyone is capable of it, true, but all are on different rungs of the ladder, so to speak, as all are not vibrating on a high plane of thought. Unless one is vibrating on a high plane of thought, one is not receiving the highest and best from Spirit through his own forces, and not necessarily able to receive them unless receptive.  

 Many receive because their thoughts are on a good vibratory force, but do not realize that they are tuned in to Spirit when they are in a thoughtful meditative period. They simply know that their minds function best this way, not realizing their own great potential.

On the other hand, the higher Spiritual forces cannot penetrate the lower, more material and heavy vibrations of negative thought and consequent errors, therefore the persons so minded are completely unaware of the higher forces of life and cannot unfold until they themselves raise their vibrations by ridding themselves of these low forces of life.

Life is what we make it and decree for ourselves. God is not mocked, justice is always being meted out, and we grow and unfold or continue to dwell in error until we finally, in desperation perhaps, desire to be rid of the low conditions of life.

Many Mansions

 

“In my Father’s house are many mansions.” is a quote from Jesus that is often misunderstood; in fact, it is rare that words from him are understood by people.  

 

“In my Father’s house are many mansions.” is a quote from Jesus that is often misunderstood; in fact, it is rare that words from him are understood by people. By house he means His physical body and by mansions is meant the various bodies, astral and spiritual that house the soul in different times. 

Most people take it to mean a house to be lived in and homes in a future realm of light, and in a sense this too is true because, of course, although we may not truly need shelters on the other side of life, we probably will not immediately change our mode of living, and so what is desired strongly by us can be realized and materialized on the next plane of existence. 

Our desires are what determine this factor, but in the case of the quotation the habitation referred to is the material body plus the astral and other bodies of finer vibrations than we here can imagine and in these we all will sometimes dwell, hence the many mansions. [By] the reference to “In my Father’s house”, he means the universe and all the indwelling people therein. 

It is a saying with much depth and much simplicity to it also, yet often misunderstood. It is meant to be and truly is a message of comfort to the bereaved bringing with it the knowledge of the many mansions that always replace the old one no longer needed by the indwelling entity.

True Feelings

We are the sum and substance of, not exactly our thoughts but, our true feelings. 

 

We are the sum and substance of, not exactly our thoughts but, our true feelings. Of course, thoughts are important and those we hold constantly do become convictions and then we feel differently, if they are thoughts that differ from those we have hitherto held. Changing these thoughts into feelings or, I should say, consciously trying to do this requires steady conscientious work with a capital W.   

All success in every venture depends on work in a given direction and changing our insecure, self-conscious, immature feelings into those with more power, more personality of a positive nature requires patience and real perseverance.  

There will be stumbling blocks on the road, there will be times of self-doubt, but if you will keep the end result in view and know that everything is possible to God and therefore through this power of God to man, you will win and become that which you so earnestly desire.  

You must make a start at some point so why not now? Give it all you have and know with God’s help you will succeed. The road may not be as long or as hard as anticipated. Often this is so. Our fears are often founded on thin air and when worked over are dissipated like so much fog. 

Act and then feeling will follow. Believe and it is so.

Resolve

 

We gain strength of character by keeping to our resolves and gain in health and strength of body and mind.  

 

In whatever we set out to do if we are in earnest and really try hard to gain our objective, we are helped by those in Spirit who know conditions even better than those on the earth plane.  

We here in Spirit can see the real thoughts of those we contact and thereby know the motives and ideas entertained by those on your plane of life. We try, of course, to help all, but some are not really trying, they only go through the motions and have no true thought of going through [with] many of the things they attempt.   

How short-sighted and foolish are these people, for in truth they cheat themselves and no one else, unless that other person is in some way injured by the out-working of some scheme or other. Often people will think one relapse will not hurt, just one little drink, or one little piece of candy, but it is the start of the downfall for seldom does one then keep to the rule he has laid down for himself.

It is so easy to break the rules and so hard to keep firmly on the right track, but the end result is worth all the hardship and struggle and nothing ventured is ever truly wasted.

We gain strength of character by keeping to our resolves and gain in health and strength of body and mind. So keep your promises to yourself and work hard at them and all will be easier than you imagine.