The Builder Within

Accidents

Terrifying though the implications may be and unnecessary though some accidents may appear, it is never so for God's laws prevail at all times.

 

Is there such a thing as an accidental happening, you ask? No, in real truth there is not, for the junction of time and place and occurrence has come about because of the past, as in all things, and we reap this harvest whether good or bad.

What of the other victim, you ask? What if two people in separate cars suddenly and inexplicably collide! Well, the same law applies, and the circumstances and life's timing simply bring them together to bring this about. 

Terrifying though the implications may be and unnecessary though some accidents may appear, it is never so for God's laws prevail at all times. Yes, even apparently innocent babies are often the victims of accidental (so-called death.) Well, they seem innocent enough and yet somewhere along the line in a previous life the event was forecast because of error in the life and it had to be accounted for, tragic as it may seem.

Some people, indeed through their mental processes or perhaps the lack of sufficient mental thought, are particularly prone to accidents and are apparently only taught in this way. Sometimes it takes violence to bring about the desired change, to bring in the greater light and to eliminate the dark side of life, paradoxical as it may seem.

Food for Thought

 

All without is caused from within. Who then do we blame for the state of the world? Surely not God.

 

All is thought whether or not it is believed to be so. This is indeed a mental world and all the manifestations of life, varied as they are, are but the outcropping of inward states of mind held by the people in the world.  

All without is caused from within. Who then do we blame for the state of the world? Surely not God. It is but a reflection of the inward state of mankind and, due to laws of life, it cannot be otherwise. 

In order to change world conditions to the betterment of all mankind, we then must, of necessity, start with self. We are ourselves responsible for our own state of being and of helping or hindering those around us. Change the thought life of any individual and his world is changed.   

We all carry within us the seeds of peace, joy, love and their opposites. Can you not see how this law is put into operation? How it cannot be otherwise? Think on these positive vibrations and they expand and bring on more of the same, attracting into your life and the lives of all connected with you chain reactions of good. Each attracts by law its own kind and the world is to you then a joyous, peaceful, wonderful world in which to live, move and have your being. 

Love begets love, just as hate begets hate. These laws of life are just, but they are not understood by the average man who believes in luck and misfortune, and that things outside the self are the causing of his troubles. Not so, always look within and you will have your answer.  

Use prayer and belief and strong feelings of love in all things and all else will be added unto you.

Need for World Change

The whole world faces change and a vast one, the greatest change though must come in our way of thinking. 

 

When we are said to be thoughtful, it does not necessarily hold that by this is meant full of helpful, kindly thoughts, although this interpretation is pretty much the one all believe to be true. By being thoughtful, we mean full of kindly, upbuilding, constructive, loving thoughts that are helpful to all mankind. 

Humanity in general faces and fears depressing, unhealthy thoughts due to the greatly accelerated age in which we now live. Change in all things, and even in values, is something that is occurring so rapidly that we are not accustomed to adjusting our thoughts to encompass these vast changes in our way of life.  

The electronic field, the atomic age, the machines that, because of the atomic energy implanted, become almost human; these cause such a change in the way of life that men are bewildered by it. The jet planes overhead bring distances into a relationship that seems disquieting to those who realize its implications.   

The whole world faces change and a vast one, the greatest change though must come in our way of thinking. No longer can we sit by and see small nations lose their existence by being swallowed up by a greater power -- we know that it could happen to us.  

No, we no longer can stand alone; we must realize that all humanity must learn to live harmoniously on the same planet with fair laws of life for all, or all must perish in the resultant chaotic wars of survival. The weapons are now lethal for all nations and no one nation can hold for long power over another.  

The only answer to all this is to learn the laws of life or God’s law -- the law of love, and so live that all may benefit and the millennium may be here now.

God’s Laws

 God is, at all times, working through each and every one of us, seeking clearer channels and making use of them where we make it possible.

 

Nature, and her varied manifestations, is God in action. The laws of the universe, God’s laws, are followed in every instance and we see the result in what we call Nature.

All thought, all instinct comes from the God-power and we see but its manifestation. God is, at all times, working through each and every one of us, seeking clearer channels and making use of them where we make it possible. We must first be inspired with the desire for a clearer expression of thought in order to have it. We must aspire before we are inspired. This is a law and a just one.  

We reach a certain plateau in our mental status and sometimes we are content to remain there until we again become inspired with the desire to gain greater light, greater knowledge of truth, and so then we climb on to greater heights.   

There is always opportunity given to us for greater knowledge and wisdom if and when we seek it and truly desire it beyond all else. We cannot have a sincere desire without the possibility of its eventual gratification. See it as done and it will become manifest in your life, but be sure that it is what you really want. Then you too must do your part, and action along with vision brings the desired result. This too is a law and one we all use whether or not we realize that it is so.

Earned Experiences

 All experience of whatever nature is also earned by the indwelling ego.

 

All that is received in the life is earned. All experience of whatever nature is also earned by the indwelling ego. All is good for it is only through these varied experiences and manifestations that we acquire wisdom. Life is change, and we must first accept that fact, then all becomes easier to see and to go on seeking the light of truth in all that happens to us.

We can only see, can only learn what the indwelling ego is willing to accept and through his light of knowledge, through experience take into himself as truth. It is sometimes a painful way of gaining necessary wisdom, especially if the person involved is one not ready to accept what is shown to him by way of experience, and there are many such.

They look upon the good fortune of others as sheer luck, and not what it actually is, truly earned rewards of good living. Or if it is misfortune they perceive, they also interpret that as something entirely undeserved and simply unfortunate, but it is not so. 

Some past experience has caused this to happen and it is all for the good of the person to whom it occurs as experience to round out his or her life and show them the way of truth and wisdom which has either been lacking in their life or been abundant according to the way life turns out for them.

This then is the true picture of our experiences and, if wise, we welcome all that happens to us, for greater wisdom and love comes from the pain of trial and error.

Attaining Peace

What we are, what we need, what we have is all a direct or indirect result of the inward life we lead.

 

Peace will not come to the world until it comes to mankind as a whole. 

There are many injustices to be reckoned with before the millennium can be a way of life, bringing to the inhabitants of the earth plane the peace, harmony, joy and graciousness of life that can be truly called the millennium.

The truth of the matter is that all must start with the self within and then, when that end is accomplished, the manifested world without will conform, will change because it must. 

All environmental change really comes from within. We do not realize this, but it is true nevertheless. What we are, what we need, what we have is all a direct or indirect result of the inward life we lead. If we suffer poverty, we need that environment to teach us something necessary to the ego, to bring about a desired change in the spiritual self within. If we live in the lap of luxury perhaps that too is a challenge to the indwelling ego to see just how he or she manages the life, and it is always needed or it would not be so.   

Nothing is so by luck or mere chance; no, there are the laws of life that are constantly at work bringing to us change necessary to develop the ego to its best expression. This does not always fit in with the desires of the indwelling spirit, but remember it is not permanent but always is in a state of flux or change. And as we think and expect so it comes to be, so that we are indeed masters who can and do change our lives for the better. Or, if ignorant of the laws, we change them often for worse conditions. 

So live and expect and have faith that the true spiritual desires of the self within, if right, will in time manifest themselves for you in peace and harmony in all ways of your life.

Ever-Changing Life

 

We often receive not what we desire but what we really expect ...

 

Change is the order of the universe and comes to all every day and, in fact, every moment of our lives. All is in flux, and we breathe in what we look upon as air, but in reality is life itself, for all is alive, all is life and ever-changing life. 

Our ideas also are constantly going through changes, evolving from the simple childish concepts of life into the mature adult ideas and ideals. Sometimes people hold on to old ideas and concepts, fearing to change and to broaden or expand into a larger life because their ideas are really warped and need to be cleansed, just as an old soiled garment needs to be cleaned and revitalized.

We all should welcome change, especially when it is a change for the better. Of course, not all changes are for the better, but when this is true, look for the law of attraction that is always working for or against us and see if it hasn’t been brought about by the desires or rather the expectations of the person involved.  

We often receive not what we desire but what we really expect and, in all cases, we receive the just value of what our past lives have brought about for us. It is like having money in the bank that accumulates interest. Often times it is quite overwhelming, but it works both ways and we receive all that which we have put into life and expect to draw out of the bank of life.  

The laws of the universe are just and fair. No one receives what he or she has not earned in some way through his past experiences while passing through life into the greater life of Spirit.

Smiles to Light the Way

 

We must cultivate a happy frame of mind and, in time, it will cause us to smile more.  

 

A smile costs nothing yet gives so much to others that it is often incalculable the good it can do, not only for others but for ourselves.   

In order to smile we must feel inside a happy, good feeling so that the smile will not be forced or be at all mechanical. There is nothing much worse than a forced smile for it says and does nothing for anyone.

We must cultivate a happy frame of mind and, in time, it will cause us to smile more. We should overlook the negative inasmuch as we can and dwell only on the good aspects of life. In so doing, we will cultivate a happier and a more positive frame of mind; one that is more conducive to smile and not to frown. 

Habits are strange things and soon become so ingrained upon our spirit that it is hard to break them and think along another line. But if we truly desire to further our own best interests and become what we would like to be in ideal, we must break off with the old and establish the new.  

In due time the new, happier frame of mind will cause the sunshine to spread to our face and so light up the countenance that our smiles will attract us to others and to right living and right truth.

Aim of Life

Our aim in life is to grow more spiritually aware, more perceptive of things unseen, but nevertheless powerful, factors in our lives.

 

We are never at a standstill mentally, physically or spiritually for always there is a form of change going on in which growth is a part.   

The mental attitudes bring to us our changes many times because we expect or dwell on certain things in the life and this tends to bring them into manifestation. Physically too the body is always being repaired, restored and growing in some way. But foremost is our spiritual growth which too is in a constant state of flux. By our mental outlook we help or hinder our spiritual awareness, though often we know it not.  

Our aim in life is to grow more spiritually aware, more perceptive of things unseen, but nevertheless powerful, factors in our lives. Love force is a strong example of what is meant for love is the spiritual awareness we should constantly seek to express in our lives. It makes all else important and gives to it [life] a greater meaning. 

Life without love is appalling and dreadful and brings with it all the worries, lack of faith, selfishness, jealousies and kindred feelings which flourish where love is not the important thing in life. Love, as the poets say, is the end and aim of all life and it alone creates happiness.   

We cannot just sit idly by and wish for love. No, it must be a part of our life, an unfoldment of the inner being, a greater awareness of the meaning of life. This we must bring about through our own efforts, our own unfoldment.

Strengthen our Feelings

Carefully think, carefully act, and true and right feeling always follows.

 

Feeling follows action just as surely as night follows the day.

We choose consciously a thought and immediately our feeling, either positive or negative depending upon the thought, comes into play. We allow ourselves to fall into habits of thought that are not always beneficial to us, and we can banish them only by a strong force of will.   

What is will but strong desire powered by right action and then followed by a different feeling or emotion because we have set up a different pattern of thought?  

We must try to see clearly our part in helping to straighten out things we do not find agreeable to us. Act on the self within to so change the thought pattern that we can transcend that which formerly bothered us and act accordingly, and the right feeling will follow. 

Often we weakly allow ourselves to put into our bodies food that we should shun. We act and, in so doing, the law of cause and effect comes into play and after awhile we do not feel as we should because our action was not, through thought, what we truly knew to be right.

Carefully think, carefully act, and true and right feeling always follows.