I think this is one of the most meaningful short stories ever and of course, it’s by the Master – Emmet Fox – he is one of the few people that can give you a life lesson (that’s truly a life lesson) in less than a page of writing.
Enjoy and remember the cafeteria every time things don’t seem to be going your way!
Terrie
Q. How is earthly life conceived in New Thought? Is it a learning experience for the individual?
A. Planet Earth is like a school. Some people are in kindergarten and others are in college. I believe the law of attraction pulls the soul into a similar grade family. This provides an opportunity for change. Change comes from making different decisions than the individual family members have made. Periodically the soul will create opportunities to prove he or she is ready for the next higher grade. We can either learn by our mistakes, or, we can keep making the same mistakes over. We live by choice.
Thanks again, Anne!
Terrie
Q How does study and practice of New Thought Principles benefit a person?
A. The first step that occurs is your attitude changes to greater happiness and determination to find a way of life that is better for you. That means change. It also means that in that change you make decisions for what you want instead of accepting what you have been told you can have. It means selecting improved health, greater financial supply, harmony in your relationships, and I think the greatest for me was “peace of mind.” It also means new happy, harmonious friends coming into your life and people who complain,argue and whine start moving out. These things are worth their weight in gold.
Here’s the answer to our first question:
Q.How can I quickly describe what metaphysics is when I'm
talking to other folks?
A. When people ask about metaphysics they are usually completely unfamiliar with New Thought or with any of the things we study and usually assume that everyone else is familiar with them. It is best not to confuse them with too much information., I say first “It is a branch of Philosophy that deals with the study of the non-physical as in the study of thought and its effects on each one of us.” That is usually enough for most people. If they are interested enough or understanding enough to want more information then I explain more. Keeping it simple and saying “we believe that our thoughts and feelings are creative and we create what we think about and what we believe. Therefore, we learn to think about what we want to have in our lives. We stop worrying and we stop complaining. As we begin to think about happy events our lives change for the better. If they want more than that, recommend a good book such as one by Emmet Fox, Joseph Murphy or another of your favorites.
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Terrie
Have you ever wondered why you say things or act the way you do? Have you ever thought something or said something and then asked yourself “Where the heck did that come from?” as if it had just popped out of no where?”
We are so programmed by others that it’s almost frightening – until we realize that we actually CAN do something about it. We operate based on our belief systems – we all know that by now. But where do those belief systems come from?
Not all of us are acutely aware of that answer – most of our beliefs were created/embedded by the authority figures of our past – parents, teachers, religious figures, close friends, etc.
In this day and age we are continually influenced by those around us and if we do not keep an attentive eye/ear on what is constantly streaming into our subconscious minds, we are subject to what is being placed there. If you watch the News at 11 (the nightly news), there is very little good or positive information given. At least here in San Antonio, they report the fires, the accidents, the murders, the thefts locally and then go on and on about horrible events in the country.
Look at politics even – we’ve resorted to “Don’t vote for Joe Blow because he’s crooked or dumb or inexperienced etc”, not “Vote for me because I have done x or I will do…..”.
We must break this constant input of negative thinking and programming if we are to live a happy and successful life. Now, don’t be thinking that we want you to go into a plastic bubble or anything. We just think you should be prepared with the proper techniques before you watch all that programming (notice they call it “TV Programming”).
You should be prepared so that you can listen but choose not to be internally affected by everything that’s put out.
Some of what will be discussed on this teleseminar includes:
—Creating and Accepting your desires as your authority
—How to program your subconsious to reject words, attitudes, action that oppose what you have determined for your own life.
—Reactions that cause interference with our dreams.
—Refusing to let other people opinions cause you to doubt your ability to demonstrate your goals,
—Explaining/Countering/Refusing race consciousness.
—Becoming aware of other peoples statements you don’t want in your life.
—Instructing your subconscious to refuse negative thoughts, behavior, feelings.
—Ordering your subconscious to maintain constant awareness of your direction to refuse comments of others.
—Directing your subconscious to prevent fear thoughts of lack.. physical, emotional, financial.
—And, affirmations for all of the above.
There is no charge for this teleseminar but you must be on the live call. The only replay is for members of Everyday New Thought Membership Site (as is the case with all our calls).
To sign up for the call, enter your name and email address below and click the “Sign me up, Anne” button and we’ll see you on Thursday.