Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Understanding the setting in which this historical story unfolded
The Christian "New Testament" begins by the advent of a man named Jesus. Jesus, according to the story, was the son of a young woman.
His mother was found to be pregnant before her marriage. Although initially, her future husband had planned to divorce her, he changed his mind and continued his life with the mother and child. Later the writers share that more children were born to the couple.
The family lived in very difficult times, cruelty went unchecked, homicidal behaviors were part of daily life as were other social ills such as disease, poverty and ethnic isolation. For those experiencing the least of social prosperity; begging, prostitution, servitude were the obvious pathways to survival.
According to the gospels we are presented with various forms of government in place providing differing rights and freedoms for Roman citizens of various levels. The environment in which Jesus began his teachings was very distressed with little hope for improvement. The thinking at the time according to the gospels seemed to imply that only revolution or war would end the disparate conditions that ethnic tribes were experiencing. Two pathways emerged, the path of spiritual enlightenment and development and the path of war. Under the rule of the Romans the defeated ethnic tribes were not strong enough to defend right actions or to protect the innocent in any war.
In the centuries that followed there were several collections of books and writings that shared the best wisdom of the many tribes and scholars, curated to ensure that the best intellectual and spiritual texts were preserved. The story of a mock trial, torture, humiliation followed by death and hanging was presented in a collection of writings. Some writings also presented a reappearance of Jesus after he was buried. The story shares that his body was removed by by powerful beings, and that later he reached out and continued teaching his closest followers.
In the aftermath, the people suffered and their tribes were all but destroyed. For those who were left, flight into oblivion was their only option. Later the Roman government collapsed due to corruption, conspiracies and war. From this collapse the Christian religion was founded and empowered.
His mother was found to be pregnant before her marriage. Although initially, her future husband had planned to divorce her, he changed his mind and continued his life with the mother and child. Later the writers share that more children were born to the couple.
The family lived in very difficult times, cruelty went unchecked, homicidal behaviors were part of daily life as were other social ills such as disease, poverty and ethnic isolation. For those experiencing the least of social prosperity; begging, prostitution, servitude were the obvious pathways to survival.
According to the gospels we are presented with various forms of government in place providing differing rights and freedoms for Roman citizens of various levels. The environment in which Jesus began his teachings was very distressed with little hope for improvement. The thinking at the time according to the gospels seemed to imply that only revolution or war would end the disparate conditions that ethnic tribes were experiencing. Two pathways emerged, the path of spiritual enlightenment and development and the path of war. Under the rule of the Romans the defeated ethnic tribes were not strong enough to defend right actions or to protect the innocent in any war.
In the centuries that followed there were several collections of books and writings that shared the best wisdom of the many tribes and scholars, curated to ensure that the best intellectual and spiritual texts were preserved. The story of a mock trial, torture, humiliation followed by death and hanging was presented in a collection of writings. Some writings also presented a reappearance of Jesus after he was buried. The story shares that his body was removed by by powerful beings, and that later he reached out and continued teaching his closest followers.
In the aftermath, the people suffered and their tribes were all but destroyed. For those who were left, flight into oblivion was their only option. Later the Roman government collapsed due to corruption, conspiracies and war. From this collapse the Christian religion was founded and empowered.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
New Book: What Jesus Really Said...and Did
The historical account of the person we call Jesus was one where he came healing, feeding and enlightening. In return for the truths he shared, we are told that he was tortured and hung on a tree. Later, members of his tribe and their descendants were totally disbanded, scattered by force of death to the ends of the Earth.
So what was the message that was so important that certain individuals wanted him and his line removed from the annals of history? It was this simple truth. "As you believe, so shall you receive."
Just that simple truth is enough to liberate an entire planet of beings from systems of bondage. The barrier to remembering this is that we are overwhelmed by distractions that keep us from focusing on what we truly believe. We are absolutely creative in our nature. Imagination is the tool (that we all have) that we can at any time manifest things (out of heaven within) into the external world. These and other simple but liberating truths were shared and proven that brought hope to his tribe.
However, others had expanded their own environments (kingdoms, states, etc.) often by force. The creation of their world involved engaging their minds (by threat of death - which people believed) and therefore their lives into their reality. Jesus came along and simply taught everyone about the power within each of them, how to use it and be well. Regarding the complaint of taxes during that time Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's!"
The moment you stop believing in a thing, you diminish its power over YOU.
As you believe so shall you receive. Once again, we have the answer to how we can change the world at any time. It's what Jesus really said and did.
Join me as I explore this subject for my new book! Comments are welcome!
The purpose is to review the teaching through the modern experience.
So what was the message that was so important that certain individuals wanted him and his line removed from the annals of history? It was this simple truth. "As you believe, so shall you receive."
Just that simple truth is enough to liberate an entire planet of beings from systems of bondage. The barrier to remembering this is that we are overwhelmed by distractions that keep us from focusing on what we truly believe. We are absolutely creative in our nature. Imagination is the tool (that we all have) that we can at any time manifest things (out of heaven within) into the external world. These and other simple but liberating truths were shared and proven that brought hope to his tribe.
However, others had expanded their own environments (kingdoms, states, etc.) often by force. The creation of their world involved engaging their minds (by threat of death - which people believed) and therefore their lives into their reality. Jesus came along and simply taught everyone about the power within each of them, how to use it and be well. Regarding the complaint of taxes during that time Jesus said, "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's!"
The moment you stop believing in a thing, you diminish its power over YOU.
As you believe so shall you receive. Once again, we have the answer to how we can change the world at any time. It's what Jesus really said and did.
Join me as I explore this subject for my new book! Comments are welcome!
The purpose is to review the teaching through the modern experience.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Day 26 of my 26 ABC affirmations!
Z is for zen
The universal being is giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, extraordinarily, youthfully, zestfully and I am a receiver.
I am zen.
I am zion.
I am zeal.
I am zestful.
I acknowledge the infinite presence of the universal being in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
The universal being is giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, extraordinarily, youthfully, zestfully and I am a receiver.
I am zen.
I am zion.
I am zeal.
I am zestful.
I acknowledge the infinite presence of the universal being in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Day 25 of my 26 ABC affirmations
Y is for yes, yielding, yummy, and youthful.
The universal being is giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, extraordinarily, youthfully and I am a receiver.
I am yes.
I am yielding.
I am yummy.
I am youthful.
I acknowledge the infinite presence of the universal being in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
The universal being is giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, extraordinarily, youthfully and I am a receiver.
I am yes.
I am yielding.
I am yummy.
I am youthful.
I acknowledge the infinite presence of the universal being in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Day 24 of my 26 ABC affirmations
X is for excellent, extraordinary, XO (kisses and hugs: X marks the spot for the kiss and O is the all encompassing hug!) and exuberant.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, exuberantly and I am a receiver.
I am excellent.
I am extraordinary.
I am XO.
I am exuberant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly, exuberantly and I am a receiver.
I am excellent.
I am extraordinary.
I am XO.
I am exuberant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Day 23 of my 24 ABC affirmations!
W is for wiser, well, whole, willing love that God gives to me and to all.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly and I am a receiver.
I am wiser.
I am well.
I am whole.
I am willing.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly, willingly and I am a receiver.
I am wiser.
I am well.
I am whole.
I am willing.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 22 of my 26 ABC affirmations!
V is for the vast, valuable, vital and vibrant energy of God’s love for me and for all.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly and I am a receiver.
Today I am vast.
Today I am valuable.
Today I am vital.
Today I am vibrant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally, vibrantly and I am a receiver.
Today I am vast.
Today I am valuable.
Today I am vital.
Today I am vibrant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 21 of my 26 ABC affirmations!
U is for the useful, uplifting, understanding, unconditional love that God is for me and for all.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally and I am a receiver.
I am useful.
I am up-lifting.
I am understanding.
I am unconditional.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully, unconditionally and I am a receiver.
I am useful.
I am up-lifting.
I am understanding.
I am unconditional.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 20 of my 26 ABC affirmations!
T is for trusting, tranquil, thankful, for the truth that is God
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully and I am a receiver.
I am trusting.
I am tranquil.
I am thankful.
I am truthful.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely, truthfully and I am a receiver.
I am trusting.
I am tranquil.
I am thankful.
I am truthful.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 19 of my 26 ABC affirmations!
S is for the sublime, serene, sincere, supreme being that God is for me and for all.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely and I am a receiver.
Today I am sublime.
Today I am serene.
Today I am sincere.
Today I am supreme.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly, supremely and I am a receiver.
Today I am sublime.
Today I am serene.
Today I am sincere.
Today I am supreme.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 18 of 26 ABC affirmations!
R is for receiving the remarkable, resilient, radiant presence of God for me and for all.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly and I am a receiver.
I am receiving.
I am remarkable.
I am resilient.
I am radiant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, radiantly and I am a receiver.
I am receiving.
I am remarkable.
I am resilient.
I am radiant.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
Day 17 of my 26 ABC affirmations
Q is for questioning, quality, quiescent, quiet and the in the moment presence of God.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, and I am a receiver.
I am questioning.
I am quality.
I am quiescent.
I am quiet.
I am.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
God is the universe giving abundantly, boundlessly, constantly, divinely, endlessly, freely, gladly, harmoniously, infinitely, joyfully, kindly, lovingly, magnificently, naturally, originally, powerfully, quietly, and I am a receiver.
I am questioning.
I am quality.
I am quiescent.
I am quiet.
I am.
I acknowledge the presence of God in my life.
I am grateful.
I am.
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