CHAPTER ONE
First Reading : Priority of Faith
God, the Almighty One, is faithful to the universe he has created, since all things proceed from him alone, so that even the lowliest creature in all creation is inherently divine, and nothing is in existence without a purpose
By the purity of faith, man shall behold the wonders of a creatively designed universe, in which unlimited possibilities in life may be so generated, from their divine source of origin, through human creative potentiality
A man of faith shall be inspired with a strong sense of confidence, in his human ability to overcome, even the most difficult challenge in life, and shall therefore always believe and act with a feeling of great certainty
Whatever the odds, a man with an abiding faith dares to hope, for the best outcome, and aims to reach, for the highest honour, in all of his endeavours, whenever he is called to the task, in the fulfilment of his destiny in life
The potency of faith unifies the energies of praying, thinking, and acting, in order to constantly galvanize all the creative factors in an undertaking, and to consistently generate all the positive elements in an event
Inner faith is the foundation of hope and the beginning of charity, for those who firmly believe in the basic goodness of our common life, and hence in its spiritual resilience, by which all evil may ultimately be overcome Faith is the basis of all our hopes, and the essence of all our expectations, therefore we must always live in the confidence that anything we put our minds into, and work upon in faith, shall bring its reward in full measure
( The Path of Determination )
Second Reading : Intimacy of God
God and all creation exist together, one for the other, and both within each - other, forming thus a perfect communion, in which a human incarnation becomes their common expression of greatness, and image of unity
The way of the universe lies in its evolutionary cycles of change, which are divinely guided towards the perfection of life and the transfiguration of man, since the conscious life of mankind is a growing reflection of the One Life
God is the original source and substance of all things, visible and invisible, who eternally generates his divine creativity, throughout every realm of creation, by being present in the universe, and by becoming one with it
The power of God is present, spiritually and materially, in the universe, through his divine energies, which direct all creation in its continuous process of change, as it grows harmoniously in its common path of development
The living energies of the universe are manifold, and yet one, constantly and dynamically active, thus making the whole universe creatively alive, through their eternal movement of integration and differentiation of all things
Divine will, creativity, and energy of the Almighty One are fully reflected, in the ever - changing configuration of time, space, and motion, by which all the processes of the one divine becoming of life continue unceasingly
Divine creativity causes all things to come into being, through the fourfold process of emanation, creation, formation, and realization, and thereby creating a link of continuity between pure energy and gross matter
( The Path of Configuration )
Third Reading : Encounter of Man
The highest manifestation of divine creativity in the known universe is man, who is the jewel of creation and the crown of evolution, by whose act of mediation all of nature is gradually transformed, for the benefit of life
Man is a true material image and spiritual likeness of his divine maker, whose physical, mental, and spiritual faculties generate many layers of consciousness, by which he may comprehend all the deep complexities of life
The consciousness of man is part of the divine mind, and is therefore connected to the living energies of the universe, and all of its dynamic processes, because of its cosmic origin, in the divine unity of the One Life
Any consciously positive thought of man, which is truly inspired by faith, tends to generate an activity that will move in unison with divine creativity of the universe, for final the attainment of a sincerely desired goal in life
Man and the universe constantly affect each - other, in a highly responsive way, since all of their individual processes are essentially unified in the natural movement of the One Life, by the divine will of the Almighty One
Man and the universe are evolving together towards an ever higher state of existence, through an infinitely long period of time, in order to bear the unity of all things, which shall mirror the oneness of their maker
The common life of mankind is a revelation of divine creativity, which contains, within itself, the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of all the ages, through the unlimited accumulation of all human experiences
( The Path of Evolution )
Fourth Reading : Essence of Reality
Overall human awareness of life is naturally generated, in its totality, by the two basic inter - active dimensions of reality, which are found in the subjective interior realm of being and the objective exterior realm of living
The internal condition of man and the external situation around him are dynamically related, by means of the dual powers of perception and projection, which originate from the inner - most dimension of human awareness
The essential reality of everyday life, in its highly natural state of becoming, is the most important source of knowledge, for the development of the human mind, by virtue of its wholly organized patterns for living
Reality is always dynamic and never static, because of the everlasting and all encompassing law of change, which governs everyone, and everything, in all the transformational processes of the One Life
Reality is basically an arrangement of five dynamic factors, namely, situation, condition, position, orientation, and action, the totality of which contains all the potentials for change in the daily experiences of life
A strongly positive, confident, and divinely inspired thought tends to release pure energy, which can change the five factors governing a single and particular reality, through the inter - connection of all things in an event
Reality is basically a particular state of things, related to a particular state of mind, which may be changed through a conscious reorientation of the mind, on the basis of a clearly defined direction of attainment
( The Path of Realization )
Fifth Reading : Energy of Thought
Positive thinking galvanizes the pure energy of inner consciousness, which may be continuously developed, widely expanded, and perfectly magnified, through a daily practice of joining the mind and the heart together
The organized expansion of inner consciousness is achieved, through the power of mind - over - self, and the combined vitality of its differential aspects, namely, the mind of the over - self and the mind over the self
The relationship between a human self and its over self is determined by the degree of inter - action, between the active mind of man and the divine mind of the universe, by which the human mind may expand its capacity
By faith in the divine power of God, a man can achieve anything, as long as he has a clearly defined desire, over a particular goal in life, which is supported by a strongly -held belief and a conscious sense of expectancy
A perfect human desire, is the one desire that moves a man to seek always for the right things, in the right time, and with the right reasons, continuously and consistently, over a significant period of time
A perfect desire, within the guidance of divine providence, will follow the most precious rule, which states that the betterment of one will lead to the betterment of all, and therefore to the betterment of the One Life
An expected reality must be spiritually conceived, mentally created, and sensually experienced, timely, fully, and consciously, in a continuing effort of active visualization, before it can become an actual reality
( The Path of Expectation )
Sixth Reading : Constancy of Change
The mind of the over self is the source of divine creativity, whereas the mind over the self is the application of human possibility : The functional unity of the two points to the divine universal potentiality of man
The unified flows of inner energy, between the two processes of the mind, aims for the realization of the divine in humanity, through a continuous process of evolutionary change, for the advancement of the One Life
The daily application of mind - over - self is based on the inner powers of perception and projection, which come forth, from the mind of the over self, to generate the processes of the mind over the self
The way of mind - over - self is an inter - action, between internally perceived and externally projected process of change, by which the inner expectation and outer observation of man may be harmonized
By understanding the processes of change internally, one may be able to generate a change externally, as well as participate creatively in its unfolding, through all the stages of its directed process of becoming
Since all things within creation are always changing, in a causal as well as simultaneous way, the contextual relevance of a particular significant change, in and around oneself, may ultimately change the world one lives in
The cosmic law of change determines that all things, in the universe, are existing in a continuous state of transition and transformation, since the cosmos of the One Life is providentially and eternally becoming
( The Path of Application )
Seventh Reading : Elements of Practice
The path of mind - over - self is a deeply serious activity, which should be conducted sincerely, truthfully, and faithfully, on the basis of a serious commitment, resolute will - power, and dedicated hard - work
A purely dedicated hard - work, with a strongly imposed discipline, should be integrated with all the manifold aspects of daily living, in order to make human life existentially meaningful and potentially successful
A well organized pattern for living should be practised diligently, for a mastery of the self, and its chosen path of direction in life, through a continuous process of learning on the various aspects of human activity
The spiritual aspect of human learning is a refined inner process, which should be experienced with prayerful attitude, heartfelt gratitude, perfect humility, and mindful receptivity to the divine source of life
A consciously directed focus of human awareness is a means, for the mind, to initiate the fourfold practice of inner enlightenment, namely, concentration, contemplation, meditation, and illumination of the soul
A growing desire for harmonious creativity in human life
is an inner sign, for the mind, to enter into the fourfold process of human empowerment, namely, unification, synchronization, integration, and realization of the self
The indwelling faith of the human heart is a perfect guide, for the mind, to comprehend the fourfold pattern of divine accomplishments, namely, emanation, creation, formation, and materialization of the world
( The Path of Transfiguration )
[BeN Poetica] - [Book of Adam]
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