“‘Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.’ The concept of karma is stated virtually word for word in all the great religions. This wisdom is ancient. We are responsible to ourselves, to others, to the community, and to the planet.”
Commentary:
This reminds me of two of the Laws of Creation as discussed by Bashar:
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Our bodies are temporary. We are souls. We are immortal; we are eternal. We never die; we merely transform to a heightened state of consciousness, no longer needing a physical body. We are always loved. We are never alone, and we can never be harmed, not at this level.
We all have lessons to learn in this school called Earth. We need to comprehend completely the concepts of compassion, love, non-violence, non-judgment, non-prejudice, patience, generosity and charity, and hope. We need to recognize the deceptions and traps of the ego and how to transcend them. We must become aware of the interconnectedness of all living beings, that energy connects us all, and that there is no death, only life.
There are other lessons as well. We do not have to master all these lessons in one lifetime. We can reincarnate into physical bodies as often as we need, in order to learn and master these lessons.
We change race, sex, religion, physical health or impairment, and nationality during our incarnations because we have to learn from all sides. We are rich, and we are poor, powerful and weak, privileged and deprived. We learn by experiencing everything.
We all have soul mates, souls with whom we have reincarnated many times. Soul-mate relationships may be romantic, but frequently they are not, such as parent and child, siblings or best friends, grandparent and grandchild, and so on. Our bodies and relationships change, but the souls are the same. Your grandmother, for instance, may reincarnate as your son. Same soul, different body. We have many soul mates, and we are always being reunited, either on the other side or back here, in physical state.
Love has many facets.
That moment inside of you where you forgive what’s happened
is the moment when you are enlightening yourself.
As you judge, so you are judged.
So forgiveness is the key.
When you forgive yourself, your heart starts to let go.
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This article on the mechanics of prayer from Wanderlust is incredible because it explains the general principle that the act of prayer evokes (vibration, attraction, etc.), and explains the keys to effective prayer.
Here are some key quotes from the article:
People all over the world right now are praying, to influence their world and the universe in myriad ways. But what factors determine the effectiveness of prayer, what is the fundamental basis of its function? How does it work to influence our daily lives and shape our world?
To influence the fabric of existence, we must consciously create with our intent. Prayers are more than just reciting words and chants, it is to be done with feeling, with purpose, and with intent. The combination and arrangement of words isn’t what makes prayer powerful, but what comes from our hearts. By feeling and making a vibration, we send that wave out to influence the infinite probabilities and possibilities in the universe.
When praying, our intent and pure emotion are the catalysts that actually shape the universe around us, that collapse all of the waves into existence, into reality. We create and shape the world around us with simple, natural, human feelings.
Intent fails if we are attached to the outcome of our prayers, for the energy cannot occupy both states; we can know it as wave/vibration or as particle/location due to uncertainty. The most important part of effective prayer and manifesting is to be free of attachment to the outcomes, so that your vibration and intent are not interfered with by observation.
The ego mind plays the biggest role in attaching to the outcomes, as it is focused upon controlling the ‘how’ of the universe, or the particular way and pattern the energy expresses itself. But we cannot bend the universe to our will; we can work with it to influence and shape the expression of its energy. Instead of wishing, hoping for something to come to pass, we must instead be and feel the vibration that we wish to experience, that we wish to send out and influence the rest of the universe. One must feel, completely and wholly, that an intent or outcome already exists in the universe, is already happening. By surrounding ourselves with our new reality, our present reality grows to encompass the new vibration.
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These ideas come from Jerry Robinson of Follow The Money. Follow the Money is a podcast that discusses current global events regarding economy and finance. What makes this podcast so special? I’m glad you asked. Jerry talks about the US government, other governments, and Federal Bank activity. When you’re ready for the truth, just Follow the Money. 😉
Here are some text excerpts from FTM Daily’s article on a Biblical view of true wealth:
You see, the Bible is clear that God views money as His chief competitor for the hearts of mankind. The pleasure, security, and peace of mind that money can buy us can serve to devastate our fellowship with God.
The 16th century English philosopher and statesmen, Francis Bacon, once said: “Money is a good servant, a dangerous master.”
Jesus puts it this way: “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” – Matt. 6:24 (NLT)
Clearly, God views money as a potential competitor for our hearts and minds.
The Biblical View of True Wealth
According to the Bible, real “prosperity” and true “wealth” does not consist of owning an abundance of possessions. Instead, I believe the Biblical definition of real “prosperity” and true “wealth” is “having what you need, when you need it.”
This is exactly the type of “wealth” that Jesus enjoyed during His time on the earth.
So, with this in mind, let’s examine three Biblical passages that reveal Jesus’ unique relationship with money and possessions.
1. Jesus Paid His Taxes With a Coin from a Fish’s Mouth
“On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?”
“Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house.
But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
“They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied.
“Well, then,” Jesus said, ‘the citizens are free! However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.‘” – Matthew 17:24-27 (NLT)
Notice that Jesus does not pull out a fat coin purse bursting full of money in order to pay His taxes. Instead, He sends the Apostle Peter down to the Sea of Galilee to fetch the money to pay His taxes from the mouth of a fish!
This is the type of “prosperity” and “wealth” that Jesus enjoyed. He had “what He needed, when He needed it“… and not a minute earlier.
2. Jesus Rides into Jerusalem on a “Borrowed” Donkey
“Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying that colt?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, “Why are you untying that colt?”
And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.” So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it for him to ride on.” – Luke 19:28b-35 (NLT)
Now, if Jesus were like the average American, he would have:
1. Bought a donkey much earlier than he needed it so He could depreciate it for tax purposes.
2. Financed it on an “easy monthly payment plan.”
3. Then, He and His disciples would have dragged the donkey around all over Israel as they preached the Gospel, incurring the added expense of feeding it, caring for it, etc… just in case He “needed” it.But instead, Jesus had “true wealth.” He was so “prosperous” that He had no need to drag a donkey around for three and half years just to use it for one special occasion. Instead, when the time came for Him to make His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, He dispatched His disciples to get the animal… and not a minute earlier.
This is real prosperity: “Having what you need, when you need it.”
3. Jesus Secured a Room for His Last Supper… At the Last Minute
“On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?”
“As you go into the city,” he told them, “you will see a certain man. Tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.” – Matthew 26:17-19 (NLT)
It is obvious that Jesus lived by faith in all things, and especially when it came to money, wealth, and possessions. He was not concerned about heaping up huge amounts of earthly treasures as they would only serve to distract Him from His ultimate mission of going to the Cross for the sins of humanity.
This is the same message that I deliver to every church that I travel to across the country: Real prosperity and true wealth is “having what you need, when you need it.”
Does this mean that it is unbiblical to plan for our financial future. No. We are to be wise with the resources that have been entrusted to us, and even seek to multiply them.
But the example set forth by Jesus shows us that it is indeed possible to possess money without being possessed by it.
And like Jesus, when we place our trust in God instead of money, we can trust that we will always “have what we need, when we need it.”
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