THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY?

How does a person achieve this state of knowing? How is it
possible not to worry about the problems we may be facing today
or those that may arise tomorrow? Critics would argue that you
must plan for the future. Protect yourself from future financial perils
or possible health issues. The notion of “live for today” is perhaps
just a hippie holdover from the 60’s that is dangerous and should
be discarded. However, consider this. Perhaps the teachings of
Jesus were, in fact, the basis of the rebellious culture that shook
the West in the 60’s and 70’s.
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;
and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore
no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought
for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil
thereof. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that
asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that
knocketh it shall be opened.”
What is the Kingdom of God? Throughout the ages this phrase has
been abused and misused. For many the Kingdom Of God is a
place somewhere “up there.” If, as many believe, God is
omnipresent, or everywhere, then obviously there is no place that
God is not. Jacob said whether I ascend to heaven or descend to
hell, God is there. If this is true, the Kingdom of Heaven is as
equally here as it is anywhere. The only reason we do not perceive
it is because we are not aware of it in our conscious mind.
The Kingdom of Heaven is in each of us. It is not a place, but all
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places. It is not “out there,” since it is everywhere. Jesus is telling
us to become aware of the Kingdom of Heaven, to bring it into
conscious awareness and then all that we desire will be made
manifest.
All that we desire already exists in potential, we just need to accept
the blessings and bring the potential into what we call reality. In this
space, there is no need to “take thought.” The Kingdom of Heaven
is in, around and every place in between.
Awareness of the omnipresent Kingdom eliminates the need to
worry about tomorrow and what the future may bring. This does not
mean that it is wrong to be concerned with the future, but do not
worry about it. The Universe will guide whatever action may be
necessary to deal with tomorrow.
We all know that we often cross the proverbial bridge before we get
there. We are so concerned that tomorrow may not be to our liking
that we stress out over imagined events and often make ourselves
ill. The illness often manifests in the form of heart disorder,
stomach ulcers and even cancer. If we tell the Universe that we are
worried about what may come, our message is for the Universe to
bring more worry or to even manifest that which we worry about.
Jesus says to focus upon the present, the now, for sufficient are the
evils today that we should address that which is before us, not what
may come. When Jesus talks of evil, he is not saying that in the
commonly presented way. By evil he is merely referring to the trials
of everyday life.
When your consciousness is in the Kingdom of Heaven state, what
is commonly referred to as “The Christ Consciousness,” Ask and it
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shall be given you. This and the next few phrases are perhaps the
most quoted with regards to the Law of Attraction. It is clear that
Jesus did not say “plead, beg or demand and it shall be given unto
you.” When you are in “Christ consciousness,” you merely ask and
it shall be given to you.
The operative word here is conscious. Most of our lives we are not
aware of our true estate. This does not mean that we are outside of
the “Kingdom” for that is clearly impossible. What is happening is
that we are unconsciously utilizing the Law of Attraction, but by not
monitoring our thoughts, we attract both desirable and undesirable
events.
An important way to look at this principle is to read it in the verse.
What has been given unto you is what you have asked for. There is
little doubt that few will ask for cancer, unemployment, rape, war,
starvation, an auto accident or any of the myriad of tragedies that
may befall humanity. Unfortunately, this is incorrect thinking. In
some manner, shape or form, all that happens to you, you have
created.
Perhaps a new Law or principle should be introduced, the Law of
Responsibility. This law or principle states that each person is
totally responsible for the all of the events that occur in their life.
Most people do not want to hear this. It is easier to blame our social
environment, our upbringing (or lack thereof), where we live, our
teachers, our parents, some demonized enemy, the government,
the police, the kids down the street, a mythical evil spirit, or even
God Itself for all of our ills. It may be easier, but it is not true. We
truly reap what we sow, spiritually, mentally, emotionally and
physically.
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“Seek and ye shall find.” The Universe does place a burden upon
us. It asks that we take action and seek the truth. While it would be
nice if we could just sit and receive an influx of revelation or be
struck with lightning like Saul, this happens to the few. It is not
impossible, but few have the dedication to spend the time
necessary to enter a life of contemplation. We have to search
within our hearts and minds for that which we truly desire and not
be distracted by other things.
When casually asked what we want from life the quick response is
usually the new car, more money, fame, glory and a host of other
desires that stem from our mass culture. There is nothing wrong
with any of these things, and the Universe will provide if this is what
we want. However, if this is what we most want most, don’t be
surprised if we then lack spiritual insight. Seek and ye shall find, but
pay attention to exactly what it is you are seeking.
“Seeking” implies a quest in which we dig a bit deeper into our
psyche to truly sort out the wheat from the chaff. It is not
necessarily the things that we want, but rather the condition in our
lives that the things may bring us. Money may give you a sense of
security, peace of mind and freedom from worry. Thus, what is
really sought is not the money but rather the sense of security and
peace of mind.
Keep in mind that we do not need to tell the Universe how it will
fulfill our desires. Simply express the heartfelt nature of those
desires. The Universe may provide the money to fulfill our deepest
hopes if it deems that is the best way to do so. However, it may not.
Don’t worry about how the gift is delivered or how it is wrapped.
Rejoice in the gift. If you want money for a new home but the
Universe just provides the home instead of the money, accept and
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rejoice.
Many go astray with the Law of Attraction by dictating to the
Universe the way in which a wish is granted. In doing so, you place
restrictions on all of the infinite ways wishes can be fulfilled and
thereby restrict your own opportunities. It is the “forest for the trees”
syndrome. An opportunity may be presented, but because your
focus is on what you think is the best way to meet your desires, you
pass up other options that may be even more beneficial.
Also note that with regard to seeking, the action required is not just
mental. Seeking demands that you put into motion all of the
resources at your disposal and take advantage of all the
opportunities presented. If you seek that perfect soul mate, you will
not find him or her by staying stuck in your home. You have to get
out in order to “meet” the opportunities.
Similarly, if you seek the perfect job, it is incumbent upon you to
check the want ads and talk or write to others about your desires.
The job of the Universe is to set the energies in motion; it is up to
you to be in the right place at the right time.
If wealth is sought and you suddenly get an idea for a new
business, a new employment opportunity or are asked to join a
group or organization, this may be the way the Universe is acting to
help you find what you desire.
Remember also the Law of Responsibility. What you find in your
life, in some way you have brought into manifestation. If you do not
like what you find, it is your responsibility to seek again. This is not
a ball game. It is not three strikes and you are out. The game of life
has no set quarters or time limits. There is no fourth down where
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you are forced to punt. Your opportunities are endless, regardless
of what you have been told and despite appearances to the
contrary.
“Knock, and it shall be opened up to you.” Once again, we are
asked to take action. Almost every waking moment, we are faced
with choices or doors that we either choose to enter or pass by.
Many go through life entering and exiting doors that are controlled
by others. Little thought is given as to the nature of the door and
where it may lead. Like the old time carnivals, we are told to “step
right in for the thrill of a lifetime.” It is sad how many succumb to
this entreaty.
Those who are successful in life choose the doors upon which they
knock. If the experience in the place they enter is negative, they do
not view it as a mistake. Rather, they view it as an opportunity to
better determine which door they will knock on next. Remember,
the places you have entered have been your choice. Knowingly or
unknowingly, you have knocked upon that door and, without
judgment, the door was opened unto you.
The formula presented by Jesus seems very simple. Ask and you
receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door is opened. Out
of context, the formula is simple but it must be remembered that
other “conditions” apply. Too many have sought to present the
Laws of Attraction and Responsibility in this simple way. The nonbelievers
are perhaps rightly justified in their skepticism. They can
point to many examples where this prescription for success has
failed and thereby reject the entire concept. The key is to keep in
mind the context. You must come from a place of no judgment; you
must be in the light and have clarity of thought. You must be in the
Kingdom. There can be no doubt or worry, and you must see the
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fields already white with the harvest in order for the process to
work.
These and several other key principles provide the context for
attracting and manifesting your “new earth” and your “new heaven.”

WHAT DO YOU MEAN, "TAKE NO THOUGHT?"

“Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what
ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what
ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body
than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not,
neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly
Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?”
The above and the passages that follow are truly the heart and soul
of the Law of Attraction. In my mind there is no room for
misinterpretation.
Take no thought for your life.
Be not concerned for food or drink.
Care not about clothing.
Do not be concerned how these things will come.
The Universe provides for all of your needs. As far as Jesus is
concerned, all that you need to sustain life is available and freely
provided. This raises the obvious question about shortages and the
fact that people live in poverty, starve to death and are homeless.
Some people would have us believe that this happens because not
all people are Christian and must suffer the consequence. Of
course, I am not sure that sparrows attend church or that they have
proclaimed their faith in God, yet they seem to deserve life.
Humanity is convinced that there are lack and limits in this world.
They believe that there is not enough wealth, food or shelter to
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meet basic needs. This myth has been perpetuated for thousands
of years by both secular and sectarian authorities to the point
where most of the people in the world are convinced that this is
true. As a result, since reality follows thought, we have the
illusionary manifestation of lack and insufficiency. We all know that
there is food enough for all. We all know that everyone could be
sheltered and clothed. We all know that there is enough abundance
on this planet to end suffering, misery and pain. We all know that
the end to these perceived problems is only a thought a way.
Unless Jesus lied, the fields are already white with harvest. Do
humans have to labor to satisfy their basic needs? At the present
time in our evolution, I would have to say yes. Is this a requirement
of the Universe? I do not believe that it is. If we let our light shine
and Become the perfection of our true being, the provision of needs
and the fulfillment of desires can be achieved with mental effort and
minimal “sweat of the brow.”
Was not water turned to wine? Were not the masses fed with but a
few loaves of bread and a few fish? We all have the power to do
this, according to Jesus and all of the other great avatars. Once the
myth of limitation is wiped from our subconscious memories, all this
becomes possible.
“Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his
stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the
lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they
spin: and yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his
glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so
clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is
cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of
little faith?”
You cannot become what you are not. You cannot un-think
yourself. We ignore the fact that the Universe has chosen to teach
by its own example. Nature is in a state of balance. What goes into
the system is equal to what comes out of the system. Energy
changes form and appearance, and yet the system is self
perpetuating. Each year brings new life that is built upon the old life
that seems to pass away. But the perception of death is again,
illusion. All things return to the energy that they are and take form
once again to express what appears to be new life.
It is the same with us. There is no need to worry about the source
of our sustenance. It is by worrying that we create the illusion of
lack while all the while there is ample energy to provide for our
needs. Our thoughts may create the appearance that we have
created shortages and that scarcity exists, but by taking thought in
this manner we cannot alter the stature of the Universe.
Abundance exists regardless of appearances. Perfection exists
regardless of our notions to the contrary. What is given to the lily is
given freely. What is given to us is also given freely. Even when we
appear to disrupt the balance, all we have done is to alter the form
in which energy is stored. Our actions do not change the truth of
nature.
Science teaches us that there are laws pertaining to the
conservation of energy and matter. Energy is not a finite resource.
When we look beyond our own world, we can see that we are
constantly receiving more energy than we could ever think of
depleting. When we worry and fear that there is not enough, all we
are doing is squinting at the Universe and limiting the flow of
abundant energy. However, even though our eyes are closed, the
light does not go away. It is only in our ignorance that we think that
there is darkness.
By living life in balance and in harmony with nature, there will be no
shortages. By living in balance with each other, there will be no
shortages. We need not worry if there is enough. This does not
mean that some will not have more than others. Some plants grow
bigger and produce more fruit. But it does mean that no one needs
to go without.
Can this planet support an ever increasing population? Is there not
only so much water? Are not tillable lands limited? We live in a
somewhat closed system with respect to natural resources. It is
also true that nature balances itself if inputs and outputs are not
relatively equal. We all know the result of over-grazing, issues
arising from population explosions and the role that diseases play
in keeping systems in check. Overpopulation can become an issue.
Until such time as we evolve to the point that we can simply
manifest basic needs by sheer thought, this is an area for caution.
It is possible that excessive strains on resources could possibly
stimulate new technologies to deal with the problem. It is usually
through pressure that we rise to solve pressing issues.
“Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or,
What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek) for your
heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these
things.”
Take no thought! In the movie “The Last Samurai” there is the
admonishment to the American who is trying to learn the ancient
ways of the sword (and failing miserably) that he is thinking too
much. His thoughts are getting in the way of his performance and
his intuition.
Yoda in the “Star Wars” films constantly tells Luke that he is also
thinking too much and that he must give in to the “force.” The
Universe knows the needs of its own nature.
Within our own bodies, our cells do not worry. Water, proteins,
vitamins and minerals are supplied to them on an as-needed basis.
Within our subconscious mind is the mechanism that takes care of
these needs, and the cells give no thought regarding how the
building blocks of life are supplied.
In a way, we are cells in the cosmic body and the Cosmic Mind, the
Universe, the Father/Mother knows what we require and has
provided the resources necessary to meet those requirements.
Based upon the Law of Attraction, worrying about how we shall be
fed and clothed actually creates the illusion of lack. By thinking that
there is not enough to go around, we create a mental condition of
“not enough to go around.” We are all familiar with the notion of
“worrying oneself ill.” There are ample examples of those who
never seem to have a “good break.” While some may call it
coincidence, there are numerous accounts of people who seem to
attract what they fear most. Those who are concerned about their
vehicle breaking down always seem to have car troubles. Those
who worry about getting the flu always seem to get the flu. Those
concerned about losing their jobs frequently lose their jobs. It is like
the cartoon character with the dark cloud over his head that is
exposed to all manner of personal disaster.
If form follows thought, especially those thoughts filled with deep46
seated emotion, then the Law of Attraction goes to work and the
fears, worries, and concerns become reality.
Conversely, there are those who go through life and nothing goes
wrong. These people are confident of who and what they are and
the saying, “the Midas touch,” comes to mind. Faced with adverse
circumstances, they come out ahead. Disasters become blessings.
No problem is too big to tackle and each is addressed and
corrected. Money is always available, health is good, the kids turn
out great and abundance is observed in every aspect of their lives.
I am not talking the rich and wealthy. I am not talking about heirs to
financial kingdoms or empires. These are everyday people who just
get it right. Their positive attitude in life attracts one blessing after
another.
Many of these people have been born in the same circumstances
as our “dark cloud” characters but through the use of will and
determination have risen above adverse environmental and social
influences. Many would say this is just good luck.
I do not think that Jesus was a believer in luck, nor do I think a
mere series of circumstances separates the sheep from the goats.
Do these people work hard? Have they furthered their education?
Have they been in the right place at the right time? The answer is
yes to these questions. Right thinking has conspired with them to
create positive conditions that make all of these things possible.
People like this live the Law of Attraction even if they have never
heard of it.
It may be argued that these people are the exception to the rule. I
would argue that if there are exceptions, then there is no rule. If
one can do it, all can do it. The Universe knows what you need,
and when positive thought is established as a habitual pattern, all
of your needs and desires are met because the Universe goes into
action. If you know that the Universe will take care of you, there is
no need to take thought and worry about those things that are
freely given when you are in a state of freely accepting.

MAKE THIS A DAY OF PEACE

WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE'RE ALL PERFECT?

It is not that people should show off their successes, but neither
should they hide them. Teaching by example has long been touted
as a way to convince others of the correctness of the way you live
and think.

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot
be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a
bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that
are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they
may see your good works. And glorify your Father which is in
heaven.”

It should be obvious from the above quote that Jesus did not think
that humanity was the scum of the earth. He did not believe we
were poor wretched creatures, full of sin, worthy of punishment,
and fit for nothing but hiding under a stone. There is no question
that this is a reference to our spiritual light, but it also deals with
every aspect of our life, including our material nature.

The Law of Attraction proclaims that all people are imbued with the
creative power of the Universe. Just as our children share many of
our traits, the children of the Universe have the same light as that
which created them. In a way, it is “in the genes.” By proclaiming
that all are the “light of the world,” Jesus was saying that it is wrong
to hide or suppress our true nature. By letting our light shine, we
are claiming our relationship to our divinity. By expressing what is
inherently ours, we are actually paying homage to that force that
permeates the entire universe. All parents want the best for their
children right? All parents, no matter how “divine,” want their
children to succeed, to find happiness, to be “healthy, wealthy and
wise.” What kind of parent wishes eternal suffering on his children?
Why would anyone think or even promote the notion that we, the
“children of God” are not meant to have health, prosperity, and
abundant love? Those that do foster these beliefs are usually ones
who have achieved a degree of success but fear that others will
take that from them. It is this belief in scarcity that fosters the
limited and constricting ideas of the world. It is as if they are saying
that there can be only so many healthy, wealthy and happy people
in the world and if you are not one of them, be content with what
you have and you will receive your reward in heaven. Does this not
sound like a conflict of interest? It is said in The Secret that not
everyone wants the same job, the same life partner or wants to live
exactly as someone else. There is enough to go around. If, as
science says, all things are made of energy, there is certainly an
abundance of energy in the Universe to go around. Let’s face it,
they can always print more money. Therefore, let the light that you
are find expression and finally end the illusion of darkness.
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in
heaven is perfect.”

If humanity is fatally flawed, why would Jesus say that you can
achieve the perfection of the divine intelligence that created the
Universe? By saying that deity is the Father of all, it follows that we
are all equally the sons and daughters of God. There are no
exclusionary notions in this quote. No one is left out of the
equation. Jesus does not say try to be perfect, he says be perfect.
Somewhere along the way someone decided that it would be best
for people to think that they were essentially evil and that only by
maintaining adherence to certain creeds and dogma would they
find salvation. By doing this, people have used this perceived lack
of perfection as an excuse to explain all the evils of the world. It has
been used to justify and rationalize why some are in misery while
others flourish.

The Law of Attraction says that people are perfect in potential and
all that stands between the truth and the reality is a state of mind. Is
this not what Jesus is saying? There is no indication in his
admonition that anything should stand in the way of human
perfection. He did not say, “Try to be like me because I am the only
son of God and I am perfect and even though you are all sinners,
you just might improve your life.” The use of the word “BE” is a
command, not a request. Jesus chose his words carefully and was
not prone to exaggeration. I also believe that Jesus did not
contradict himself and that he meant exactly what he said. BE the
conscious creative force in your world and create your new reality
based in Light and perfection.