Greetings All –
THE WORLD IN ITS GRANDEUR AND IN ITS FOLLY teaches
you what to value and to recognize what is true. Contrast must be evident in
learning for you to make these distinctions. To distinguish what is true from
what is false and what is meaningful from what is meaningless, you must have
contrast in learning. You must taste the meaningless to find out its true
nature and content, and you must taste the meaningful to find out its true
nature and content. The world continuously provides you the opportunity to do
both.
AT THIS TIME YOUR NEED IS TO TASTE THE TRUE
INCREASINGLY, and that is why we emphasize this in your daily practice now. You
have already indulged yourself in the false so sufficiently that it has dominated
your mind and attention. Now we feed you the true, but you must also learn to
benefit from what the false has given you. Then you will need to investigate
the false no more. The false has already presented itself to you. Now you are
learning to recognize its presentation and to utilize what benefit it can offer
you. The only benefit the false can offer you is to learn to recognize its lack
of substance so that you may desire to know what is true and have greater
capacity to receive it.
THUS, THANK THE WORLD TODAY FOR SUPPORTING YOU, for
its grandeur and for its folly, for its moments of inspiration and for its great
display of illusion. The world you see so far is largely comprised of the
fantasy of individuals, but there is a greater world for you to see, a world
that is actually there, a world that will arouse in you Knowledge, appreciation
and true self-application as well. For
it is your purpose to serve the evolution of this world, as it is the world’s purpose
to serve your evolution.
IN YOUR TWO LONGER PRACTICE PERIODS TODAY, investigate
this idea actively with your mind. Apply your mind to understanding how the
world has supported you. Think very carefully about this. This is not a
superficial investigation. It is an investigation that you must conduct with
necessity and with seriousness, for it will determine your experience in life,
both in the present and in the future.
UPON THE HOUR, REMEMBER OUR STATEMENT for today and
keep it in mind when you view the world. Do not let this day be wasted upon
you. This day is a day of recognition, a day of gratitude and a day of Wisdom.
PRACTICE 179: Two 30-minute practice periods. Hourly
practice.
Note: “Now we feed you the true, but you must also learn
to benefit from what the false has given you. Then you will need to investigate
the false no more. The false has already presented itself to you.”
From the Journal:
7:15
A.M. Tuesday, January 11 – A day for gratitude for those who have demonstrated
wisdom & error – some lessons I’ve learned, others not – fear and ignorance
influenced me to make non-optimal decision. Still I live – no fatal error yet.
The
SN/GF messages 1/4/2000
& 1/8/2000
talk about heart-logic becoming the dominant force which then shifts reality.
OK -
8:15
A.M. … The more I study, the less I get, the less I understand. Basic assumptions
– I’m alive and will remain so. Optimism is what works over time, advancement
is based on vision. Setbacks eat energy, but more can be generated. Criticism
is universal, but few feel understood from where they are. Structured
networking – dealing with lots of people consciously – creates opportunity –
that is politics. Knowing & communicating with more people creates
opportunity for positive interaction. Meet one on one/small groups/listen –
help other connect – be the info hub, the Cisco Kid.
9:12
p.m. – All realities need to be bounded in order to be dealt with – Everything is
connected to everything, but yo can’t deal with it all. So chunks make it
manageable – they also make it real – touch – feel.
It
took me from 7:30 to about 8:45 to get into the meat of the work. I don’t like
this – it keeps me up late – I waste time/self-distract – yet am always
working. Knowledge can help me with some skills here. – Please.
12:23
A.M. Jan 12 – I am a poor example for myself. I worked until 10:50 p.m. and
need my unwind time.
Another exciting day as doing the Step pushes me
forward in life. The two SN/GF (Sheldan Nidle/Galactic Federation) message I cited
are still on-line, so I could link them. I did not reread them – nor do I read
current messages, though I doubt that there is very little change in the
content.
As June 27, 2014 on the calendar, this day was the
15th anniversary of beginning Steps. There has been great benefit,
but I am nowhere near finished. So, I continued and encourage you to do so as
well.
NNC
