As you progress, avoid temptation
by Anthony on Nov.12, 2011, under Inspired Writings
As one lives more freely, not concerned with a personal agenda that differs from the Holy Spirit’s plan, one will become more sensitive to the attacking guilt projections of others. Seen for what they are, the teacher of God sees them all as requests for love. To the casual observer, they are unjust attacks made upon one’s self, and can be confused with guilt. You have come too far to give into the belief in guilt, so it is imperative to avoid the temptation of being treated unfairly.
The Holy Spirit is at work on atonement, and we are to simply play our part in the atonement as a willing participant, through forgiveness. Each and every one of God’s children are forgiven by Him, so it is your turn now to think like Him. Remember that you are invulnerable to attack when you have nothing to defend.
teacher of the world or of God?
by Anthony on Jun.19, 2011, under Inspired Writings
Sunday is my day for honest contemplation, in an honest effort to “figure myself out” yet again, not take my judge’s quick verdict, but instead ask and wait for answers to questions like: To what do I really aspire? Does this define me? Am I a body? Am I willing to question what the world has taught me? Did certain teachers serve to perpetrate a lie?
And I keep asking… What can I learn that is certainly true? Am I willing to be teacher? What can I teach? Can seeing someone as a body be attack on love? Can I be quiet a little while longer, admitting I don’t know, and be answered truly? How do I identify truth? On who’s word can I rely?
Could I ever trust but my inner voice, while a crazy world in raging fear, peddles guilt, cashes bodies for moments of specialness, and rules harshly in stern condemnation for anything that threatens it’s beliefs?
How well do I know myself?
by Anthony on May.29, 2011, under Inspired Writings
I don’t really know how serious I really am about finding a mate, since I’ve been happily single for so long. I like the idea of new friends to share good times and allow sharing from the heart. I’m a good listener.
I’ve done lots of spiritual counseling over the years, and live by miracles through prayer. I’ve seen too much outside the realm of the world to lack faith and conviction. I subscribe to no religions, yet am willing to accept all of them as true for those who believe it. Secretly, I believe them all, and chuckle about it. Some religions have such colorful histories, and yet their followers all teach the same thing. I’ve learned that two things can occupy the same space and simultaneously exist in two places at once, as our spiritual path is laden with paradoxes due to a split mind. One is limited to time and space, and fears its death, while the other exists outside time and space, is eternal, defenseless, innocent and pure. Where do you hang out?
I’m original, inspired, fun and free as a bird with peaceful intentions. An open book, no shame.
Everything is sacred, and I gladly share a goal of peace of mind and simplicity, authenticity, and to never take things too seriously. Let go of the past, forgive, and be present now. May you learn what it means to be free of any bondage, and remember your true home.
May you see the wisdom in relinquishing the attraction to guilt, and may you have the courage to leap off the inner precipice, and fly free of your body, returning with knowledge of your true self.
All people are equal in God’s eyes, and I’m learning to see this way too.
Each of us have our own way of seeing others. I’m not lacking in self-esteem, and I acknowledge the purpose of my body, to communicate love.
Unconcerned with time, I’m coming up close to this life’s 50th sun orbit. I look in the mirror, and see a young man, excited about the mystery spirit has in store for him today, but unsure exactly how to act. I look into a face reflecting a man that is a complete mystery to me. I certainly don’t know him very well yet, but I’m willing to learn.
Some say they hate drama. They must need it for their lesson, that is, if it keeps coming back to them… each time, another chance to do it again with less fear and more faith.
I’m committed to finding humor in it all.
I’ve chosen to see the world in a way contradictory to common views, but they’re also changing, and more quickly now than ever. Humanity is waking, and I with it.
As a youngster I studied with yoga masters, and assumed I would not reach enlightenment in this life. I think I understand what this noble goal of enlightenment is. I have very little that attracts me to forms. Because I still admire them, I know that I’m not there yet, but perhaps today. I notice how distractions pull my focus from my work.
The yogic fire helps to burns impurities at a high rate but only for the purpose of being peaceful. We must go beyond the body to awaken.
I’ve been dedicated to walking a high path for a long while, and yet I’ve got a great deal more work to do here.
Today I did get in touch with the fact that others might perceive me as being unwilling to make compromises, and be unwilling to commit to much other than one moment at a time. Now is the only time we have. My freedom is my inheritance, and I need not commit to any special relationships. I will commit, however, to being 100% present.
Should nuclear waste be dumped in North Carolina’s pristine mountains?
by Anthony on May.28, 2011, under Environment
Recently, a friend forwarded someone’s political stance on whether nuclear waste should be stored, dumped, or simply spilled onto the NC mountains… a place I have loved since childhood, and happen to call home.
The way I worded this title, certainly, you’d expect me to be yet another strong opponent of “dumping” of nuclear waste in my own backyard. It’s true that I’m a strong proponent of solar power, but that’s not the topic here.
As one who understands a great deal about nuclear power, I would suggest that the mere use of the word “dump” admits a stance that can certainly be considered popular, but is laden with guilt. This writer is making the assumption of irresponsibility, and probably has lots of evidence to show much better places to “dump” his nuclear waste.
As usual, all waste will be “dumped” somewhere unless it is lovingly stored. Either way, waste is waste, and is an important part of our lives here on Earth. It goes without saying that nuclear waste cannot be simply “dumped” anywhere on Earth without raising concerns for the residents in that area. A good friend of mine is an expert on this. Regardless where it’s stored (or dumped), it will never be able to compare to the atrocities on earth and man as how developing nations have dealt with the developed world’s garbage.
I trust that should nuclear power’s waste be stored, that it will be done responsibly and safely for all involved. This prayer is the best I can do right now, and all that is necessary, from my unique point of view.
Perhaps we can accept the spent rods and store them very lovingly and see it instead as being a true steward of the earth as opposed to refusing it, and sluffing it off on someone else. Maybe this author would prefer that we simply dump exposed spent uranium in some Mexican dumping ground, as has been done with much of the US’s toxic chemicals that our EPA would make very costly for proper disposal. Consider this as the alternative to true stewardship.
This is getting posted to my blog.
Thanks,
Tony
Subject: Do You Want Nuclear Waste Dumped in the Carolinas?
To All Lovers of Nature’s Purity:
I don’t use my regional list to get involved in the latest political cause du jour. But making the Carolinas into a national nuclear waste dump is not a mere cause du jour, it is a crise de la vie, a crisis that can affect us for a lifetime and beyond…
… I am asking you to get involved in an email campaign to signal the public’s opposition. If you want to get even more involved, see the info below.
EVERY EMAIL COUNTS, AND IS COUNTED!
Thank you,
Michael Winn
Seeking Purpose
by Anthony on May.27, 2011, under Inspired Writings
Many are seeking purpose. I like to help remind people casually and happily… Once we know our purpose, the world becomes a playground where we do our good work enjoying the moment. I’ve learned that there’s a certainty that allows me to go through life without being too serious about anything. I think of this as an amazing gift.
I enjoy being the philosopher (in the right company), and have unshakable faith. I’ve seen too much not to. I have proof of angels and many answered prayers. That doesn’t mean I won’t choose to believe some illusions real — but I’m learning what’s real and what’s not – which, let’s face it, is HUGE!
Miracles come about through relationships where two or more minds are joined in a common goal, and the results are given away. Once the miracle is understood for where it came, this further enhances the miracle worker’s enjoyment.
If you’re willing to believe in your ability to bring about miracles, and experiment with using the miracle principle, we could certainly have lots of fun together. A romance could only happen if it’s meant to. I’ve learned how to let it happen, and know my prayers are answered. This is why I’ve not been in a “typical” love relationship lately.
For me, “typical” means a roller-coaster ride of emotion stemming from strong attractions, mental fantasies, coddling, intimacy… (the up-side) followed by disillusionment, guilt projection, regret, and despair (the “down” side). My attitude toward women had become somewhat cynical indicating a jaded romantic has “given up” on love, when really, he only fantasized more about the “one” who would make things right.
It’s not easy to deal with attractions. It seems that the more one is attracted, the less able they are to maintain clarity. I’ve felt the pressure of trying to maintain clarity in the midst of passionate and strong emotions. It didn’t really work out too well.
I’ve recently learned that I’m making up what the world means to me, and since discovering my purpose, and coming to know what I am, I’ve become aware of a force that is gentle and effective at bringing about peace of mind.
Sorry if I’m boring you, I can get wordy. As a philosopher (aka: mental scientist), I analyze thoughts carefully, checking my motivations often. I seem to operate best when I have no agenda at all. I have learned to remain out of judgment, thought it’s not been possible continuously as of yet, should my little experiment succeed, I expect to be completely free of judgment.
What does that mean? I believe we can choose to make peace of mind our only goal anytime we’re ready. Peace of Mind lets us come to know ourselves, and that there’s no panacea or tidbit of information that’s going to do it for us. We must all somehow train our minds to remain peaceful. How else could we expect to fulfill our function of communicating love? When we allow fear to intrude on peace, all knowledge of ourself flies away again… and each time we are permitted to return to peace with greater ease, assuming we’re happy learners.
I’m a happy learner, and I invite you to be one too.
Thanks for this opportunity to share.
