Food For Thought

[Aquarius123]

In Times Of Great Struggle

In Times Of Great Struggle
When the world pushes us to our knees,
We have found the best position for praying.
True happiness does not consist of living in a world
Where everything is already perfect and beautiful,
But grows from the ability to look
Beyond the imperfections of our world
And the ends of our noses towards the higher purpose of life.

Only then can the perfected and beautiful self
Be perceived that dwells deep within everybody’s core.
It makes no difference whether it’s already visible or not.
Even by the lowest and meanest,
It is merely waiting to be brought forth,
The same as in you and me.
Finding and developing is every soul’s
Highest potential and birthright.

Anon.
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Words & Prayers of Hope & Encouragement’​

 

[Acy]

Re: In Times Of Great Struggle

Thank you for the inspiring words, Aquarius123. Truly food for thought. :smile:

 

[Aquarius123]

Re: In Times Of Great Struggle

It's good to know that someone 'out there' is enjoying them. Thank you for letting me know.

With love - Aquarius

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[Aquarius123]

What If?

What If?​

• Every individual life is a process of growth and not merely an end in itself?

• The quality of our life experiences is decided by our own will and perception?

• We ourselves once made up our minds that we wanted to grow and develop through life’s events with all its challenges?

• Each of us encounters everything that happens for a perfect, wise and higher reason?

• Life’s experiences come our way in a purposeful and orderly manner and each one assists our evolutionary pathway through life?

• We do not have to search for any of our life lessons because they are destined to come to us?

• No human soul has ever been randomly handed any of their experiences?

• A long time ago in the world of light we actually asked for each one of them?

• On that level of our being we did know that without them we cannot grow in wisdom and understanding of the purpose and meaning of humankind’s earthly existence and God’s sacred wisdom and truth it can reveal to those who develop the inner vision to perceive it?

• All the experiences of our present lifetime and all others are written in the book of our lives and the great book of all life, long before we ever enter into each one of them?

Because all these things are true, there is every reason to rejoicing and singing the praises of the Highest and brightest Star in the whole of Creation, the Spirit of the Universal Christ, the Sun beyond and above all Suns, for Its love and wisdom that provides each one of us with exactly the right lessons at any given moment. He is the truly beloved, the comforter and healer whose spark has been waiting for a very long time to come alive in every human heart and soul.

As this is happening now in me and many others, just as foam rides the crest of a wave, supported by all the might of the ocean, I surf the currents of my life safe in the knowledge that God, the Great Father/Mother of all Life, my true parent, loves and cherishes me. Because of this, even when I still sometimes feel trapped beneath the weight of my life lessons, I can afford to remain calm and peaceful, aware that everything in my life is drawn into it to act as a teaching aid and an instrument of spiritual growth and soul transformation. That’s why with a deep abiding trust I let go of all judgment and attachments to the drives and urges of my lower earthly nature and follow the highest aspirations and desires of my higher nature. I gratefully accept and follow the inner guidance that comes to me from the wisdom of the Universal Intelligence, whose inspiration at all times provides me with all that I truly need.

As the Christ spirit is one with me and I am one with It, we share the clarity of Its clear vision of Universal order and laws. It helps me understand the underlying reasons of every situation and relationship that in the past upset and disturbed me. Rather than becoming depressed or burdened by my life lessons, I now welcome them because I recognise each one as an opportunity for practising the simple principles I now choose to run my life for me. When doubts threaten to overcome me, I bring to mind who and what truly rules my life, now. At all times I thus walk in balance and harmony with my Highest Self, who has always been with me and will never leave me.

The Great White Spirit beckons me and encourages me to look for soul and spirit affirming and healing behaviour patterns and I let go of all perceptions of not being good enough. Whenever I am afraid, I do not shy away from the fear but relax and go into it. I make an effort to come to terms with it and understand it, so it can then show me the way to my highest good and greatest joy and help me fulfil my highest potential. Previously, I far too often worried without reason. Now, I trust the Universal wisdom and love to guide me towards my soul’s redemption and healing. I do this not merely as non descript bit of foam on top of a wave, but as the whole wave, from the depths of the ocean to the surface. I then act as one unified expression of Creation realising Itself and Its true nature, which is love, through me.

I am beloved child of God and the Universe and I joyously celebrate my partnership and kinship with them and all life. In my endeavours of rediscovering and unearthing the true me, I hold firmly onto the hands of God and the Angels. I give thanks and praise for their strength and courage that, for as long as I trust, will continue to move me forwards and upwards on the spiral of my own evolutionary pathway and that of all life. These words of trust and love I now release into the flow of creation, glad to know that God’s Creation and ways have always been and forever will be just, beautiful, perfect and whole.

Amen.

Created by Angela Peregoff
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Words & Prayers of Wisdom From The Tree Of Life’​

 

[Aquarius123]

Growing Up

Growing Up
Little by little, wean yourself.
This is the gist of what I have to say.
From an embryo, whose nourishment comes in the blood,
Move to an infant drinking milk,
To a searcher after wisdom,
To a hunter of more invisible gain.

Think how it is to have a conversation with an embryo.
You might say: ‘The world outside is vast and intricate.
There are wheat fields and mountain passes,
And orchards in bloom.

At night there are millions of galaxies and in sunlight
The beauty of friends dancing at a wedding.’

You ask the embryo why he or she stays cooped up
In the dark, with eyes closed.

Listen to the answer!

‘There is no ‘other world’.
I only know what I’ve experienced.
You must be hallucinating.’

From Rumi’s ‘Mathnawi’
13th-century Persian Muslim poet, jurist, theologian and Sufi mystic
Whose writings describe everything in Heaven and Earth

From ‘Words & Prayers of Hope & Encouragement’

With love and light,
Aquarius




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[Aquarius123]

The Power Of Being You

The Power Of Being You
Trust in the power of being you
And accept the responsibility for constantly striving
To give of the highest and the best you are capable of,
For this way alone can we hope to become true to our real self.
Don’t be distracted by those you pass, as you walk
Up the spiritual mountain and
Who may wish to coax you down their road.

And don’t listen to the shouts of anyone ahead,
Who thinks they know the way.
As pioneers of the Aquarian Age it is essential
That we follow our inner guidance, for no-one may
Be required to walk where we are meant to go
Or live the visions we are here to seek.

Although in this we are alone.
With the blessings of God and the Angels
And the help of those who walk the path of this life with us,
Even if our hands, hearts and souls touch each other but occasionally,
Together we can experience a lifetime of glorious sunrises and sunsets.
The gift of our friendship will never be taken from us,
Wherever our road may take us
Even into the world of light and Eternity.

Love alone can give our friendships the wings to rise above
Our own selfish needs and lift us beyond the mundane
And the toils and troubles of the earthly plane.

Andy Murray
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Words & Prayers of Wisdom From The Tree Of Life’

With love and light,
Aquarius​

 

[Aquarius123]

The Nothing-People

The Nothing-People
Here’s how you recognise them:
They do not lie, but they do not tell the truth;
They do not take, but they do not give either;
They neither steal nor stop a thief;
They rock no boats and never pull any oars;
They will not drag you down, but are more than
Happy to let you draw them and
Should the effort kill you, it’s tough luck on you.
They do not hurt you, but they refuse to help;
They do not hate you, but they cannot love you either;
They will not burn you, but happily fiddle, while you burn;
And they never volunteer for anything.

Do you know what they are?
They are the sins of omission folks:
Spiritual voids, neither good nor bad,
They stand still and stagnate.
Because they never risk anything,
They neither learn nor grow!
At least, the good keep trying,
And the bad in their own way, work just as hard,
But at least both are based on action and conviction.
So, please God, send me either a sinner or a Saint,
But protect me against the nothing-people!

Anon.
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Words & Prayers for Relationship Healing’

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[Aquarius123]

Eternity Is Today

Eternity Is Today
Every new day is a source of mystery
In which the past, present and future are one.
It is like a river in which each drop of water
Is linked to its tiny spring on a distant mountain slope,
As well as one of our world’s far away blue oceans.

In just the same way this today of ours is part of Eternity,
Every precious moment of every day that’s where we dwell.
Eternity is not something to be waited for until leaving the physical plane.
Knowing this demands that we live in a manner that is worthy of it,
So when reaching the other side we can look back on ourselves with gladness.

Emptying our hearts and souls of the concerns
Of our lower nature, like vengefulness, hatred and greed,
Raises our consciousness into the desires of our Highest Self.
Our whole being fills with kindness, compassion and love for all life.
Now, at long last we are worthy of Eternity.

Ku Sang 1984
Edited by Aquarius

Recommended Reading:
• ‘About Time’


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[Aquarius123]

Conquering Stress

Conquering Stress​

Leading a stress management course, a young woman was walking round the room holding a glass of water in her hand. When she raised it, everyone thought she was going to ask the well known question: ‘Is this glass half empty or half full?’ But no, she surprised her audience by saying: ‘How heavy is this glass of water?

The audience’s answers varied from eight to twenty ounces. The lady shook her head and replied: ‘The actual weight of the water in this glass doesn’t really matter. The weight of that which I am holding depends on how long I do so. If it is but for a minute, there’s no problem. If it were for an hour, I would wind up with an aching arm. If it were for a whole day, you might have to call an ambulance for me. In each case it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me. And that’s the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens for too long, they become heavier and heavier, until we can no longer carry anything.

‘As with the glass of water, from time to time it is necessary to put any loads we are carrying down for a while and to get some rest before picking them up again. Once we’re refreshed, we can load up again, holding off the stress element better each time we practise this. So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your bundles down. Don’t carry them through the evening and certainly not into the night. Pick them up afresh each morning. Whatever burdens you may presently be loaded with, put them down for a moment. Relax for a while and pick them up again when you feel sufficiently rested. A human lifespan on the Earth plane is short. Through lowering our stress levels we can make ours more enjoyable.’

Created by Anon.
Edited by Aquarius

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[Aquarius123]

The Power Of Thought

White Eagle in ‘A Time to Remember’ Stella Polaris October/November 2008: ‘The power of thought is the creative force of all life. As you think, so you become and create the conditions that surround you. You can learn to use your good thought. Within you all is this Divine creative principle. It has the power to create vibration amongst and control every atom of matter. We tell you this to help you recognise the Divine urge within you that wants to know and become aware of a life that is free, holy, happy, healthy and joyous. This is a life in which you can render service to the world and see quite clearly the land of light. If you would like to have a better world, create it for yourselves now, at this very instant in your mind. Hold this thought continually in your mind. If you refuse to allow any other ideas to banish it from your consciousness, you raise all your vibrations and your aspirations.

From ‘White Eagle On The Power Of Thought’​

 

[Aquarius123]

Doing The Right Things

Doing The Right Things
People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centred.
You don’t have to like them, but love them anyway!

They are all part of your own family.
They are part of you and you are part of them.
They may not yet know it, but you being wiser,
Love them anyway!

People may project their own ulterior motives onto you,
And accuse you of having them.
Rest safe in the knowledge that the Universe
Knows their hearts as well as yours.
Do good anyway!

If being successful means that we can only win
False friends and real enemies.
Succeed anyway!

The good we do today may be forgotten tomorrow.
Do it anyway!

What could have taken years of building up,
Can be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway!

People who are in need of our help,
May attack us whilst we are trying to help them.
Help anyway!

Give the world the best that is within you,
And should it be rejected, do not stop giving.
Give anyway!

The Universal Law of Karma ensures that what we send
Into the world, has to return to us.
Give of your best and only the best is sure to return!

Bishop Abel Muzorewa
African Spiritual and Political Leader
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Words & Prayers of Hope & Encouragement’

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[Aquarius123]

Character Reflections

Character Reflections
The most destructive habit – worry.
The greatest joy – giving.
The greatest loss – self-respect.
The most satisfying work – helping others.

The least desirable character trait – selfishness.
The most endangered species – unselfish dedicated leaders.
Humankind’s greatest natural resource – children.
The greatest ‘shot’ in the arm – encouragement.

The greatest issue to overcome – fear.
The most effective sleeping pill – peace of mind.
The most crippling failure disease – excuses.
The most powerful force in life – love.

The most dangerous person – a gossiper.
Their deadliest weapon – the tongue.
The world’s most incredible computer – the brain.
The worst thing to be without – hope.

The two most power-filled words – ‘I can’.
The greatest asset – faith and trust.
The most useless emotion – self-pity.
The most beautiful adornment – a smile.

The most prized possession – integrity.
The most contagious spirit – enthusiasm.
The most powerful channel of communication – prayer.

Created by Anon.
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘Relationship Healing’

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[Aquarius123]

Of Good And Evil

Of Good And Evil
One of the elders of the city said: ‘Speak to us of good and evil.’
And he – the prophet – replied:
‘Of the good in you I can speak, but not of the evil.
For what is evil but the good within you
That is tortured by its own hunger and thirst
For the experience of learning that will help you
In due course to return to your true nature?
That is why when the good in you is hungry
It seeks food even in dark caves,
And when it thirsts it will drink of dead waters, too.

You are good when you are at one with your Highest Self,
Yet, when you are not one with it, you are not evil.
You are but a divided house and that is not necessarily a den of thieves;
It is merely that the two parts of you,
Your Highest Self and its earthly counterpart, are still
Travelling in opposite directions; thus, you are a divided house.
This can be likened to a ship without rudder that wanders aimlessly
Among perilous isles, without necessarily sinking to the bottom.
When you have learnt enough about evil,
With the help of God and the Angels,
The two parts of you will be joined together again,
And brought into harmony, so that they can work for you,
Instead of against.

If some of the souls in your world still seem to be guided
Away from their Highest Self and ever deeper into physicality,
Fear not – the turning point does come for you and all that is in your world.
Your evolution is a circle that first moves you away from God,
That which is all good.
As you descend into matter, you move downwards.
Having reached a certain evolutionary stage,
You begin to move upwards and are on your way
Into re-discovering that you are part of God
And that God is part of you, and that because of this
The core of your being is good, through and through,
As well all-loving and all-knowing, like your God Self
With whom you are becoming one again,
Though this time consciously.

For as long as your soul lessons require that you move downwards,
You are not evil.
Even while the outer self is still learning to differentiate
Between good and evil, your innermost being remains good and of God,
You are good when you are spiritually awake in thought, word and deed.
Yet, you are not evil when you are not
And your tongue still staggers without purpose;
Stumbling speech also serves a purpose;
It helps to strengthen a weak tongue.
You are good when you strive to give of yourself.
Yet, you are not evil whilst you are still seeking gain for yourself.
When you are doing so, you are still learning the lesson
Of being a root that clings to Mother Earth and sucks at her breast.
Like the root and the fruit of the same tree, your soul’s needs
Vary according to the evolutionary phase you have reached.
That is why a fruit cannot say to a root: ‘Be like me,
Ripe and full and ever giving of my abundance.
Yet, the fruit’s giving is as good a need as the receiving of the root.

You are good when you walk towards your goal firmly and with bold steps.
Yet, you are not evil whilst you still go there limping.
Even the limping ones in this life do not go backwards,
For all life is evolution and moves ever forwards.
But let those who are strong and swift,
See that they do not limp like the lame,
Believing this to be out of kindness to them.

You are good in countless ways,
And you are not evil when you are not good,
You are neither loitering nor sluggard,
But merely learning to tell the difference between good and evil.
Have compassion too for those who already move as swiftly as stags,
And think they can teach their swiftness to those
Who so far can only move like turtles.
Wise ones know that in God’s great plan, the turtle has its place,
As well as the stag.

Your goodness lies in your longing for being at one
With your Highest Self; and that longing is in all of you.
In some, it already is like a torrent that is rushing to the sea,
With all its might, carrying with it the secrets of the hillsides
And the songs of the forests.
The longing of others is still like a shallow stream
That loses itself in angles and bends, until it too finally reaches its destination.

Each does come to the end of their journey, in their own sweet time.
That is why there is no need that those whose longing already is strong
Say to those in whom it is still weak: ‘Why are you slow and halting?’
And that is why someone who already is truly good
Would never dream of asking someone who is naked:
‘Where is your garment?’
Or someone who is homeless: ‘What has befallen your home?’

From ‘The Prophet’ by Kahlil Gibran 1883-1931
Lebanese/American poet
Edited by Aquarius

From ‘A Celebration Of Kahlil Gibran’


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[Aquarius123]

The Power Of Thought

The Power Of Thought​

From White Eagle ‘The Power Within’ chapter ‘Seeking Serenity’: ‘Thought is a living thing and it can be increased in effectiveness by the power of prayer, faith and hard work. Your best work for your own happiness and health and for your service to humankind will be done if you close all the doors of your lodge. By this we, your guides in the world of spirit, mean the holy space you create within and around you. Do not allow the negative thoughts and destructive vibrations of the outer world to penetrate it. You may think this is selfish and self-centred, but this is not the case. The reverse is true because it shows your growing inner strength. You are learning to become a master of your own body and your own lodge. It also means that through you we can give far greater healing, light and strength to those who are suffering in your world, to help them overcome their difficulties. Instead of being sucked down into the chaos and darkness of the Earth environment, you are growing ever stronger to help.’

From ‘White Eagle On The Power Of Thought’

‘Healers and Healing’
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[youRprecious!]

Re: The Power Of Thought

Aquarius - I have come across this thread for the first time just now - you have no idea how it is speaking to me, it is AMAZING the stuff you are posting here, thank you so much

Do you know if there is any way we can sticky this for ourselves - put it into our personal favourites or something?

 

[Aquarius123]

Re: The Power Of Thought

The Greatest Glory
The greatest glory is not in never falling,
But in rising again, each time we fall.

Confucius 551-479 BC

From ‘Words & Prayers of Hope & Encouragement’​

 

[Aquarius123]

Re: The Power Of Thought

Dear Precious One – I hope I may call you this. It’s good to know that you are enjoying my offerings and thank you for saying so. The best way of setting a bookmark for this particular thread or any other, in my view, is by going to its very beginning. Then put your finger on the Control button and press the letter D. If you are working with Google Chrome or Mozella Firefox, a small box will come up and you can decide what kind of name to give to this mark, so you can easily recognise it.

When you enter the name, it will be added to your favourites. Each time you want to visit it, all you have to do is click on – without even having to log on. Hope it works for you as well as it does for me.

With love – Aquarius

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[youRprecious!]

Re: The Power Of Thought

Hi Aquarius - well, on 8th Nov when I posted here, I managed to find a way (don't ask me how, lol!) to get notification of any additions sent to my email - and this is how I discovered your reply just now. Thankyou, and keep them coming!

 

[Aquarius123]

The Best Is Yet To Be

The Best is yet to be.
The best is never over,
The best has never gone.
There’s always something lovely
To keep us struggling on.

There’s always compensation
For every cross we bear,
A secret consolation,
Hidden well, somewhere.

Ends are new beginnings,
As one day we shall see.
The best is never over,
The best is yet to be.

Anon.

From ‘Words & Prayers of Hope & Encouragement’

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[youRprecious!]

Re: The Best Is Yet To Be

Oh, that is SO true, and just what I needed to read this morning, thank you!