ISSUE DATE: JULY 2007
This month's spiritual solution:
Am I to blame for the negative things happening in my life?
I have heard a lot about how we create our own reality and have been experiencing quite a few things in my life recently that are not very pleasant. A friend told me that it must be due to my negative thinking. This has not really helped me, because now I feel that everything is my fault. Is it true that I am to blame?
Thank you for asking this question because I think it will help a lot of people. First of all, we need to let go of the erroneous belief that we are to blame. This simply compounds our sense of guilt and shame and is not conducive to our self- esteem.
We live in an energy based universe. Everything has an energetic vibration including our selves. It is true that our thought patterns and beliefs, both conscious and subconscious do contribute to our overall atmosphere and through the Law of Attraction, can affect our experience. As human beings, we are influenced on many levels. The primary influence is what is known in metaphysical teachings as the "race consciousness". It simply means the collective belief system of the human race, which is a mixture of what we call good and bad. Past events, family history and childhood experiences will also affect our view of life and contribute to our belief system.
Everyone to some extent is influenced by this "race mind" which operates through us as a belief in two powers. This is why on a human level we are subject to both positive and negative thoughts. Rather than blame our self (or others) when things appear to go wrong, it is more helpful to realise that we are currently influenced by these collective thoughts. When they flow through us, we personalise them and the mind will often out-picture them as negative experiences.
Although it is true that "thinking more positively" is a wonderful way to begin to retrain the mind and will bring many benefits, there is a method beyond it. Trying to maintain a positive attitude is very challenging when we attempt to do this solely at the human level. Metaphysical teachings explain that we are immersed in and surrounded by an Infinite Intelligence or Universal Presence which is our True Nature or Identity (these descriptions are capitalised here simply to bring to our attention the difference between our human concept of who we are and our Spiritual Nature.)
When we identify with our Spiritual Nature or what some people refer to as our Higher Awareness, we move beyond just thinking positively.We begin to understand that what we are seeking is already within us because this Infinite Presence flows through us and we are one with it. We are not speaking of our human personality but rather the Invisible Limitless Self within our own being that transcends the personality.
By affirmative prayer, which we call Spiritual Mind Treatment and an understanding of metaphysical principles, we can move to a place in consciousness (awareness) where we allow that Self to do the work. Visit the MSEC website to find out more about how metaphysical teachings can help turn your life around.
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Home Practice
Start with this simple statement immediately you awake each morning and repeat it at intervals throughout the day.
“There is a Presence within me far greater than my human self. It flows through me today to uplift, support and sustain me on all levels of my life”
Be compassionate with your “little human self” No more guilt! No more judgement! On the human level, we are all on a journey of unfolding,the purpose of which, is to realise our True Nature. Don’t struggle with it. Let the Self within you do the work. May you be blessed!
Quote for the month:
We must know definitely and consciously that the Universe is for us and not against us
Ernest Holmes
We can only give a brief explanation of metaphysical teachings. If you would like to go deeper in your understanding, please visit our website for details of one to one metaphysical counselling, various workshops, introductory seminars and professional training plus a list of courses offered by our qualified practitioners