Greetings All –
GOD’S FIRST STEP IN YOUR REDEMPTION and your empowerment is to unburden
you from things that are not necessary for your happiness, to unburden you from
things which cannot possibly satisfy you, to unburden you from things which
only cause you pain and to lift from your head the crown of thorns that you
wear, which represents your attempt at fulfillment in the world. A Greater Will
exists within you that wishes to express itself. When you experience this, you
will finally feel that you are known to yourself. You will finally experience
true happiness, for your life at last will be integrated. You must be unburdened
to make this discovery. Nothing of value will be taken from you. It is not
God’s intent to make you lonely and forlorn, but to give you the opportunity to
realize your true promise so that you may proceed with strength and true
motivation.
THEREFORE, ACCEPT THIS FIRST GREAT OFFER to unburden you from the
hopeless conflicts that you attempt to resolve, from meaningless pursuits which
lead you nowhere, from false promises of this world and from your own idealism
which paints a picture the world cannot possibly support. In simplicity and
humility the greatness of life will dawn upon you, and you will know that you
have given away nothing for something of the greatest value.
UPON THE HOUR REPEAT THIS STATEMENT and think about it. Observe its
meaning in terms of your current circumstances. Observe its demonstration in
the lives of people all around you. Observe its reality in terms of your own
existence, which you are now learning to witness objectively.
IN YOUR TWO LONGER PRACTICE PERIODS TODAY, attempt to concentrate on
this idea and apply it to your life specifically. Actively engage your mind and
try to think of the meaning of this statement in terms of your current
ambitions, your current plans, and so forth. Many things may be cast in doubt
as you do this, but realize that Knowledge is not affected by your schemes and
plans or by your hopes and disappointments. It is only awaiting the time when
it can emerge naturally within you, and you will be the first recipient of its great
gifts.
PRACTICE 96: Two 30-minute practice periods. Hourly practice.
What will it mean in your life to be unburdened?
This will take some time to figure out. Begin consideration of this idea today.
Yesterday: Step
95 - How can I possibly fulfill myself?
From the Journal:
October
22, 1999 What is fulfillment
6:02
p.m. Home – burned out – lots to do at work – no movie tonight. My goal is to
leave the office by age 55 – that is two years. Things won’t be in place. That
could come sooner. I will complete S2K by July 1, 2000. At this moment I hardly
need anything.
7:04
p.m. After meditation – suddenly very cold – fulfillment?
…
[PDC
– is the work ever done? How can you tell?
Have
I come here for work? → no it is for the art
In one way or another, all souls on
earth are working together. This shall become more clear of necessity – still its
lack of visibility does not make it an untrue thought.
If you are watching the date, you’ll note that the
day should be October 20, but is the 22nd. It seems I got things out
of order in 1999.
NNC
