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Friday, July 3, 2020

July 3 The knowledge of self is the essential knowledge; it gives the knowl

July 3 The knowledge of self is the essential knowledge; it gives the knowledge of humanity. In the understanding of the human being lies that understanding of nature which reveals the law of creation. Commentary by Samuel Lewis All human beings were made with essentially similar bodies, essentially... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

July 2 One must first create peace in oneself if one desires to see peace i

July 2 One must first create peace in oneself if one desires to see peace in the world; for lacking peace within, no effort of one’s own can bring any result. Commentary by Samuel Lewis: One may begin with the simplest processes of body—how to keep the body well, fit, and strong. In this one can... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

July 1 Humanity’s pride and satisfaction in what they know limits the scope

July 1 Humanity’s pride and satisfaction in what they know limits the scope of their vision. Commentary by Samuel Lewis For this pride and satisfaction keep the attention on what one has, or has done, and not on what one might see, or do, or know. Without this egocentric condition there would be no... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

June 30 When one dives within, one finds that one’s real self is above the

June 30 When one dives within, one finds that one’s real self is above the perpetual motion of the universe. Commentary by Samuel Lewis Strictly speaking, above the mind-mesh there is only one self—call it Atman, Dharmakaya, Ruh, Soul, or what you will. It is our aspect of it that gives it a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 29, 2020

June 29 The worlds are held together by the heat of the sun; each of us are

June 29 The worlds are held together by the heat of the sun; each of us are atoms held in position by that eternal Sun we call God. Within us is the same central power we call the light, or the love of God; by it we hold together the human beings within our sphere, or lacking it, we let them fall.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

June 28 The awakened heart says, “I must give, I must not demand.” Thus it enters a gate that leads to a constant happiness. Commentary by Samuel Lewis Heart may not know, but soul contains all qualities, all attributes, all substances. When heart gives, it draws upon the infinite treasure of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

June 27 The heart sleeps until it is awakened to life by a blow; it is as a rock, and the hidden fire flashes out when struck by another rock. Commentary by Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti (Samuel Lewis) Rubber is a very interesting substance to the spiritual student. It expands and has been used for... Sign in to see full entry.

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June 27 The heart sleeps until it is awakened to life by a blow; it is as a rock, and the hidden fire flashes out when struck by another rock. Commentary by Sufi Ahmed Murad Chisti (Samuel Lewis) Rubber is a very interesting substance to the spiritual student. It expands and has been used for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

June 25 Through motion and change, life becomes intelligible; we live a lif

June 25 Through motion and change, life becomes intelligible; we live a life of change, but it is constancy we seek. Commentary by Samuel Lewis It is this innate desire of the soul that leads one to God. No matter what our aim or object in life, its security does not bring us happiness. There is a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

June 24 One who with sincerity seeks one’s real purpose in life, is oneself

June 24 One who with sincerity seeks one’s real purpose in life, is oneself sought by that purpose. Commentary by Samuel Lewis The search is a tuning; spiritual development is a tuning. The law of concentration is that not only will, not only mind, are focused upon some particular goal, but the... Sign in to see full entry.

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