Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Is Reincarnation So?
In
the ultimate sense, reincarnation is impossible. There is no past or future, and
the idea of birth into a body has no meaning either once or many times. Reincarnation
cannot, then, be true in any real sense. Our only question should be, "Is
the concept helpful?" And that depends, of course, on what it is used for.
If it is used to strengthen the recognition of the eternal nature of life, it
is helpful indeed. Is any other question about it really useful in lighting up
the way? Like many other beliefs, it can be bitterly misused. At least, such
misuse offers preoccupation and perhaps pride in the past. At worst, it induces
inertia in the present. In between, many kinds of folly are possible.
Reincarnation
would not, under any circumstances, be the problem to be dealt with now. … A teacher of God should be as helpful to those who believe in it
as to those who do not.
From
Be not afraid, my child,
but let your world be gently lit by miracles. ACIM Ch.28.III.8
You must learn not to be influenced by the mental conditions of other people.
The Thoughts of God …
The
Thoughts of God are far beyond all change, and shine forever. They await not
birth. They wait for welcome and remembering. The Thought God holds of you is
like a star, unchangeable in an eternal sky. So high in Heaven is it set that
those outside of Heaven know not it is there. Yet still and white and lovely
will it shine through all eternity. There was no time it was not there; no
instant when its light grew dimmer or less perfect ever was. Ch30 III.8.1-7
Friday, September 25, 2015
The Power of Words
You are a child of
God,
a priceless part of His Kingdom, which
He created as part of Him.
“To be chosen as
the Beloved of God is something radically different. Instead of excluding
others, it includes others. Instead of rejecting others as less valuable, it
accepts others in their own uniqueness. It is not a competitive, but a
compassionate choice. Our minds have great difficulty in coming to grips with
such a reality. Maybe our minds will never understand it. Perhaps it is only
our hearts that can accomplish this. Every time we hear about 'chosen people',
'chosen talents', or 'chosen friends', we almost automatically start thinking
about elites and find ourselves not far from feelings of jealousy, anger, or
resentment. Not seldom has the perception of others as being chosen led to
aggression, violence, and war.” ― Henri J.M.
Nouwen,
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Holy child of God,
when will you learn that only holiness
can content you and give you peace?
Every child of God is one in Christ,
for his being is in Christ as Christ's is in God.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Little child of God,
you do not understand
your Father. You believe in a world
that takes, because you believe that
you can get by taking. And by that
perception you have lost sight of
the real world.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Child of God,
you
were created to create the good, the beautiful and the holy. Do not forget
this.
If a light is suddenly turned on while someone is dreaming a fearful dream, he may initially interpret the light itself as part of his dream and be afraid of it. However, when he awakens, the light is correctly perceived as the release from the dream, which is then no longer accorded reality. This release does not depend on illusions. The knowledge that illuminates not only sets you free, but also shows you clearly that you are free. ACiM - Text Chapter Two - The Separation and the Atonement - Section 1 - The Origins of Separation
It is not
so necessary as you imagine that you have somebody to love.
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