Hello Everyone; Namaste:
We are continuing with chapter 3, paragraph 3 in the letters to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"Some people are still accusing us of taking advantage of God's love and the fact that God is the only reality. They claim we go around saying, "We can do anything we want to because God is the only doer, so let's just do it, whatever "it" is." That's just plain nonsense, don't you think so? We are far more responsible and sensitive than that."
Commentary: To be in the oneness of God is to take full responsibility for our lives. We have the freedom to do whatever we want to, but every action has a consequence. We are God's representatives, so we don't just do "whatever" as if it didn't really matter what we do. We co-create our own lives.
Another quote on Oneness: The blossoms of life in the garden of earthly existence are enchanting to behold. But somewhere there is a fount of Beauty and Intelligence, even more enthralling, from which we have come and into which we shall merge again. --Paramahansa Yogananda
Monday, November 26, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
gospel of one; letters of aul
Hello Everyone; namaste:
We are continuing with Chapter 3, paragraph 2 in the letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"You may ask this question: Since God loves us whether we are good or bad, what difference does it make for our salvation? The answer is: No difference! But God has made a cause and effect universe. We are blessed by loving actions. The bliss of God is more easily experienced in a loving heart. Yet not everyone will listen to words of wisdom. Experience will teach us what works and what doesn't. God will eventually straighten us all out."
Commentary: God's love is steadfast no matter what we do. We might have been mean and ignorant for lifetime after lifetime, but then we may finally wake up to the presence of God and to the possibilities of divine love. Are we condenmed because of our past lifetimes spent living in ignorance? Or, condense that scenario to one lifetime. God's love has been steady all the way, and she has the patience to wait for you to realize your oneness with divine love.
I must add a note of caution here. Some spiritual teachers whom I respect, say that a recalcitrant soul who rebels against divine love for eons, may be canceled out via the "second death." The purified energy is then returned to the oneness of God. So a soul doesn't really have forever to enter in to divine love consciousness. I don't really know, what is your opinion?
I'm adding a new feature to this blog: A quote about the oneness of life. I have about 20 pages of quotes on oneness in my book, but I could have put in a lot more quotes. Please feel free to add your quotes on oneness. I would like to collect a whole bunch of them.
"In the All is One ultimate reality, you are not just a part of Infinite Being, you are a viewpoint of the One. Nothing can be truly separate from the One. It can only be another facet or viewpoint of the One. --Owen Waters
We are continuing with Chapter 3, paragraph 2 in the letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"You may ask this question: Since God loves us whether we are good or bad, what difference does it make for our salvation? The answer is: No difference! But God has made a cause and effect universe. We are blessed by loving actions. The bliss of God is more easily experienced in a loving heart. Yet not everyone will listen to words of wisdom. Experience will teach us what works and what doesn't. God will eventually straighten us all out."
Commentary: God's love is steadfast no matter what we do. We might have been mean and ignorant for lifetime after lifetime, but then we may finally wake up to the presence of God and to the possibilities of divine love. Are we condenmed because of our past lifetimes spent living in ignorance? Or, condense that scenario to one lifetime. God's love has been steady all the way, and she has the patience to wait for you to realize your oneness with divine love.
I must add a note of caution here. Some spiritual teachers whom I respect, say that a recalcitrant soul who rebels against divine love for eons, may be canceled out via the "second death." The purified energy is then returned to the oneness of God. So a soul doesn't really have forever to enter in to divine love consciousness. I don't really know, what is your opinion?
I'm adding a new feature to this blog: A quote about the oneness of life. I have about 20 pages of quotes on oneness in my book, but I could have put in a lot more quotes. Please feel free to add your quotes on oneness. I would like to collect a whole bunch of them.
"In the All is One ultimate reality, you are not just a part of Infinite Being, you are a viewpoint of the One. Nothing can be truly separate from the One. It can only be another facet or viewpoint of the One. --Owen Waters
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Gospel of One: Letters of Aul
Hello Everyone, namaste:
We are continuing with the third chapter, paragraph one of the Letter to the Omans, from the book: "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul>"
"You may ask then, does it make any difference if you belong to a religion or not, or if you have received any special training in religious rituals and scripture? Yes, it does matter because there are many sincere believers with pure hearts in every religion, and they have kept the flame of truth burning. So what if there have been charlatans, drop-outs, hypocrites and power abusers in every religion? God has not abandoned them. Do you think that their faithlessness has caused God to curse them? No way. God keeps her steadfast love for all of us no matter if we abandon our faith in her. That is why many devotees of God think of her as a mother instead of a father. We can regard God as Father, or Mother, or both, or as having no gender, or personal or impersonal. God loves the pure in heart and the hypocrites equally, but the pure in heart have peace of mind."
Commentary: It seems that hypocrites are often jumped on in order to criticize a religion, but there are many pure in heart people who validate the different religions as different paths back to God. The hypocrites get a bad name from both the religious and non-religious and are given up to hell by those religions that believe in hell. But hypocrites can change. God, as Mother, sees her children in all sorts of trouble and misdirection and reaches out to everyone. The important action is to purify our own hearts so we can have peace of mind. The predominant way you view God is up to you. Some people want a strong father figure, some want a loving mother, some want both, and some people prefer to see God as an impersonal intelligence that governs the universe. However, God is not limited by our conceptions.
We are continuing with the third chapter, paragraph one of the Letter to the Omans, from the book: "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul>"
"You may ask then, does it make any difference if you belong to a religion or not, or if you have received any special training in religious rituals and scripture? Yes, it does matter because there are many sincere believers with pure hearts in every religion, and they have kept the flame of truth burning. So what if there have been charlatans, drop-outs, hypocrites and power abusers in every religion? God has not abandoned them. Do you think that their faithlessness has caused God to curse them? No way. God keeps her steadfast love for all of us no matter if we abandon our faith in her. That is why many devotees of God think of her as a mother instead of a father. We can regard God as Father, or Mother, or both, or as having no gender, or personal or impersonal. God loves the pure in heart and the hypocrites equally, but the pure in heart have peace of mind."
Commentary: It seems that hypocrites are often jumped on in order to criticize a religion, but there are many pure in heart people who validate the different religions as different paths back to God. The hypocrites get a bad name from both the religious and non-religious and are given up to hell by those religions that believe in hell. But hypocrites can change. God, as Mother, sees her children in all sorts of trouble and misdirection and reaches out to everyone. The important action is to purify our own hearts so we can have peace of mind. The predominant way you view God is up to you. Some people want a strong father figure, some want a loving mother, some want both, and some people prefer to see God as an impersonal intelligence that governs the universe. However, God is not limited by our conceptions.
Monday, October 15, 2007
How being in oneness helps you
Hello everyone; namaste.
Before we continue with our study of "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul," I want to list some reasons on how acting on the oneness of life helps us in a practical way.
10 WAYS THAT REALIZING THE ONENESS OF ALL LIFE
WILL HELP YOU
1) Realizing your oneness with the creator of all life empowers you to stand for divine love, justice and respect for all life and to know that you are fully supported by the deepest truth of life.
2) It helps you know that you have an eternal identity in the oneness of life and that your life is precious and has a purpose.
3) It helps you understand how and why whatever you send out comes back to you because you are connected to all life.
4) It helps you have compassion for all life because you see your connection to all life.
5) It helps you overcome your worldly ego that sees itself as a separate entity and replaces it with your true identity as a conscious soul Self.
6) It helps you have true humility because you realize that God is equally present in every atom of creation. You are not inferior or superior to anyone else. You can be yourself without putting down others. You can celebrate everyone's uniqueness. You can relax and have fun.
7) It helps you understand the roles played by Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao-Tsu and other great spiritual leaders in bringing a message about the oneness of all life.
8) It helps you overcome worries about your friends and relatives who have died. It helps you understand death is a transition to another realm of existence because you are an immortal soul, a part of the one life.
9) It helps you understand that the kingdom of God is truly within you because your very own connection to all the potential of a blissful and satisfying, ever-growing transcendent life is yours to act upon.
10) It helps you work out all sorts of problems, conflicts, and disagreements with an attitude of what is the best for all of us
Before we continue with our study of "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul," I want to list some reasons on how acting on the oneness of life helps us in a practical way.
10 WAYS THAT REALIZING THE ONENESS OF ALL LIFE
WILL HELP YOU
1) Realizing your oneness with the creator of all life empowers you to stand for divine love, justice and respect for all life and to know that you are fully supported by the deepest truth of life.
2) It helps you know that you have an eternal identity in the oneness of life and that your life is precious and has a purpose.
3) It helps you understand how and why whatever you send out comes back to you because you are connected to all life.
4) It helps you have compassion for all life because you see your connection to all life.
5) It helps you overcome your worldly ego that sees itself as a separate entity and replaces it with your true identity as a conscious soul Self.
6) It helps you have true humility because you realize that God is equally present in every atom of creation. You are not inferior or superior to anyone else. You can be yourself without putting down others. You can celebrate everyone's uniqueness. You can relax and have fun.
7) It helps you understand the roles played by Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao-Tsu and other great spiritual leaders in bringing a message about the oneness of all life.
8) It helps you overcome worries about your friends and relatives who have died. It helps you understand death is a transition to another realm of existence because you are an immortal soul, a part of the one life.
9) It helps you understand that the kingdom of God is truly within you because your very own connection to all the potential of a blissful and satisfying, ever-growing transcendent life is yours to act upon.
10) It helps you work out all sorts of problems, conflicts, and disagreements with an attitude of what is the best for all of us
Monday, October 8, 2007
Hello Everyone, namaste:
We are continuing at paragraph eight, chapter two in the letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"We may have emblems of our religion, we may practice all the rituals that mark us as a Christian, or Muslim, or Hindu, which is great if we actually have the love of God in our hearts and treat all life with respect, but if we don't, then it's worse than being without a religion. The reverse is also true. People who follow no religion, yet have the love of God in their hearts and respect all life are actually better off. It is more blessed to be a non-religionist with true love in your heart than to be a religionist who does deceitful things and harbors hate and grudges within. Don't you see; it's not your outer religious trappings that makes you a true devotee of God, but how much real love you have for people and all of life, including your own. And recognition comes from an honest God, not from the authority figures of the various religions."
Commentary: The last sentence of this paragraph is the key thought. Recognition from God of your true inner thoughts and motives is what really counts. Any outer show of religiosity will not ring true if it isn't backed up with a real heart of love.
As always, your additional comments are welcome. If you want to get a copy of the book Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." it is available at Amazon. com, Trafford.com, and other on-line booksellers.
Be sure to bookmark this blog so you can get back to it easily.
We are continuing at paragraph eight, chapter two in the letter to the Omans from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"We may have emblems of our religion, we may practice all the rituals that mark us as a Christian, or Muslim, or Hindu, which is great if we actually have the love of God in our hearts and treat all life with respect, but if we don't, then it's worse than being without a religion. The reverse is also true. People who follow no religion, yet have the love of God in their hearts and respect all life are actually better off. It is more blessed to be a non-religionist with true love in your heart than to be a religionist who does deceitful things and harbors hate and grudges within. Don't you see; it's not your outer religious trappings that makes you a true devotee of God, but how much real love you have for people and all of life, including your own. And recognition comes from an honest God, not from the authority figures of the various religions."
Commentary: The last sentence of this paragraph is the key thought. Recognition from God of your true inner thoughts and motives is what really counts. Any outer show of religiosity will not ring true if it isn't backed up with a real heart of love.
As always, your additional comments are welcome. If you want to get a copy of the book Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." it is available at Amazon. com, Trafford.com, and other on-line booksellers.
Be sure to bookmark this blog so you can get back to it easily.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Hi Everyone, Namaste:
We are continuing with the letter to the Omans, chapter two, paragraph seven in the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"If we are brought up as a Christian, or Muslim, or Buddhist, or Jew, we can't assume that we are going straight to heaven, or that we are among the elite, the favorites of God. Let me address those who think that because they know their scriptures backwards and forwards it qualifies them to lead others through the maze of life. It takes a lot more than knowing the scriptures. It takes practical life experience and a real heart of love. We all know people who preach against thievery, adultery, gossip and so on, and are even quite eloquent about it. Yet they commit the very sins they warn others about. It's an old problem that doesn't go away easily because people think they can conceal their secret sins. God knows it all and so we will too, eventually."
Commentary: Many people who outwardly follow their religion are quite certain that their God will accept them into heaven. And since they are certain of heaven, they think they can guide others or should convert others to their religious path. There are many blind leaders of the blind. Only a true spiritual master, one who has risen above sectarian religious beliefs, who has purified his own life, and has a deep understanding about life, love, and God, is qualified to guide others to a heavenly realm. All other pretenders of religious authority will have their shortcomings exposed, and if they become wise and humble, they will take lessons from a true spiritual master.
We are continuing with the letter to the Omans, chapter two, paragraph seven in the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."
"If we are brought up as a Christian, or Muslim, or Buddhist, or Jew, we can't assume that we are going straight to heaven, or that we are among the elite, the favorites of God. Let me address those who think that because they know their scriptures backwards and forwards it qualifies them to lead others through the maze of life. It takes a lot more than knowing the scriptures. It takes practical life experience and a real heart of love. We all know people who preach against thievery, adultery, gossip and so on, and are even quite eloquent about it. Yet they commit the very sins they warn others about. It's an old problem that doesn't go away easily because people think they can conceal their secret sins. God knows it all and so we will too, eventually."
Commentary: Many people who outwardly follow their religion are quite certain that their God will accept them into heaven. And since they are certain of heaven, they think they can guide others or should convert others to their religious path. There are many blind leaders of the blind. Only a true spiritual master, one who has risen above sectarian religious beliefs, who has purified his own life, and has a deep understanding about life, love, and God, is qualified to guide others to a heavenly realm. All other pretenders of religious authority will have their shortcomings exposed, and if they become wise and humble, they will take lessons from a true spiritual master.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Hello Everyone, namaste:
We are continuing with The Gospel of One; Letters of Aul, letter to the Omans, Chapter two, paragraphs five and six: "Some people don't follow any form of organized religion, yet they know how to behave with kindness and love toward others. They show that love is built into the fabric of creation. There is something deep within all of us that echoes God's love. We will all know this some day.
The gospel that I proclaim takes into account all the differences of people, all the varieties of life. We are all part of God. We are all one with each other in the Oneness of God."
Commentary: If we didn't have organized religion, we would still have love. The universe is made of love. We are made of love, the pure love of the Creator. Religion can divide people, but true love brings them together.
We are continuing with The Gospel of One; Letters of Aul, letter to the Omans, Chapter two, paragraphs five and six: "Some people don't follow any form of organized religion, yet they know how to behave with kindness and love toward others. They show that love is built into the fabric of creation. There is something deep within all of us that echoes God's love. We will all know this some day.
The gospel that I proclaim takes into account all the differences of people, all the varieties of life. We are all part of God. We are all one with each other in the Oneness of God."
Commentary: If we didn't have organized religion, we would still have love. The universe is made of love. We are made of love, the pure love of the Creator. Religion can divide people, but true love brings them together.
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