Thanks Jane, et all, for reminding us that one can cross over one's miseries (common to all of us) through the contemplation of the Self/God. In this context, I see clearly the need for an individual to have a clear true desire to see this wisdom from all the masters, as you have said. This desire will then gradually take one into the realization of the Self, pure partnership with God (in all we do) and seeing the Self in all other beings and things. First step, of course, being one with one-Self (A to Z). As we gradually and lovingly start with this process of Self-realization, our intrinsic energies and strenghts (i.e. freedom, awareness, unconditional love, compassion, peace, joy....) will begin to arise and manifest in our undertakings and interactions. We begin to wear those lenses and the world with all its complications and melo-dramas begin to melt into it. And life (with all its situations) becomes a play of Consciousness in which we have to keep our individual consciousness always resonant and immersed.

Rita, in her recent post, very authentically, shared her wisdom towards this divine partnership. How nice it would be if Rita would consider sharing this theme as the theme of the month! It is my feeling and understanding that it would be a great theme to contemplate and make it a natural part of living our lives.

Comments if any?

Love and Best Wishes........Ram

--- On Sun, Oct 5, 2008, in msg264993, Jane Apostolos wrote ---

Greetings and Namaste to you ALL!!

A great Moslem woman saint, Rabbi’a, once said, “He is no true lover of God who does not forget his suffering in the contemplation of the Divine Beloved.” The message of every great master is the same: “Forget your sorrow-producing conflicts: LOVE God!”

Peterism: "The faith you give to holiness you take away from sin. And the faith you place in sin you take away from holiness. Faith, belief and vision are the means by which holiness is obtained; through these means the Holy Spirit can lead you to the Real World"

"The kingdom of heaven is within." Look within,"what was lost is now found."

"Would you be hostage to the ego or host to God?" ~ A Course in Miracles

Living Harmony... wishing you heaven in your heart, starlight in your soul, and miracles in your life!!

Jane

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