The Heart condition

The Heart is a part of us that has a mind of its own. The heart is the center of our being. Spectral scopes show major electrical energy waves emitting from the heart.


Old
Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure.
                        Who can understand it.

New
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will
                        guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

John 14:27   Peace I leave you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world
                     gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

After being in a church where God was supposedly speaking to everyone, it seems frustrating
not to have heard Gods voice directly. Be not dismayed , God does not command us to do things,
rather we have free will. God conditions our hearts to do the right thing - which is his will.Through
prayer and worship we learn to give our hearts and it is a process. Salvation is the key , from there
we are reformed from a deceitful heart to a brave and renewed heart.

Someone recently quoted Jeremiah to me as a method of controlling my emotions to say my heart
was deceitful not trustworthy. I said who the Son sets free is free indeed. Your heart may start out as
deceitful , it does change to a renewed heart along with a renewed mind. We are not stuck in the mire,
we are cleansed by believing and transformed by peace of mind that comes from Christ.

The battle for your heart is a real one. We need to not be so quick to surrender our hearts and work actively to strengthen it. Protect your heart by controlling desires and feed your heart with gratitude, and praise.

Peace,

Earl

The Art of Knowing

We are told ignorance is bliss - what you don't know won't hurt you. Then again if you had already eaten from the forbidden fruit of knowledge then you must learn about life -through knowing.

Knowing has four parts -

The ugly lie.
The beautiful lie.

The ugly truth.
The beautiful truth.

The ugly lie is Evil . It is deliberate , made to HURT , to cause PAIN. However it is a LIE.
When you are told you can't succeed because you are short or because of your gender or race that
is all part of the ugly lie. It is meant to keep you down. It is meant to control you to subvert you.
Recognize it do not accept it - ignore it or if its persistent face it and rebuke it.

The beautiful lie - is often disguised . Like a wolf in sheeps clothing. Often a sales tactic used to
cheat you. It may be flattering when actually its intent is to deceive you. Used often for control and often by narcissist. It can be with accompanied by a smile.
A commercial aspect of this is the Marlboro man , conning you into smoking cigarettes . Or the model that sells beauty product that sometimes destroy you skin over time. Recognize that you are being used at times for no purpose other than to steal a piece of your own happiness.

The ugly truth is something that can also hurt you. Because of your pride or ego it can hurt. Someone perhaps makes fun of your baldness. Yes - we can't deny it is truth - some of us are bald. Why let it cause us pain. We are not all the same. Some are poor through their own choice or by circumstance. It does not have anything to do with happiness . Many persons you may consider wealthy are miserable.
So really , examine your motives. The ugly truth can tear away at you . Accept who you are and learn the art of contentment.

The Beautiful Truth , learn to receive blessings and be thankful for them. You are worthy don't let circumstance or  persons tell you otherwise. You are worthy because of redemption , you are a child of God. Not because of anything you did , by Grace. Free from guilt and shame, move ahead in you spiritual journey - rise !

Peace,

Earl

Arrogance

Arrogance is something that can creep up on us unknowingly. Even the most spiritual persons can be caught up in the web of arrogance. We find this is something also called ego.

Blessings and cursing coming from the same mouth.

When you are under attack by a person with arrogance , don't show hatred. Its something you need to identify quickly. Arrogance often appears by judgement, someone will try to trap you into saying something or twist your words. Often try to make you feel guilt or doubt. They could be a member of a cult or a major religion.

Arrogance will wreck lives , relationships and even cause enough hatred to kill.

It is often disguised under the CLOAK of RELIGION.

Socrates most famous saying was ,  I know , I know nothing.
Here was one of the greatest teachers or all time. He recognized that being bloated with knowledge or
getting a big head could lead to arrogance.

I was with a friend and companion, they were constantly attacking me with questions and challenging my integrity. It seemed after a long session of prayer , this attack came on. It will often happen that those who are nearest to you will be used in arrogance mode.

Arrogance is what causes terrorist to kill, cause relationships to end , families to break up.

Your only defense is humility and truth. Better to avoid a person that is arrogant.
God is only concerned with your happiness and well being , does not tear you down rather lifts you up. So if a person is not contributing to your happiness , they are not of God.

First recognize arrogance from others  and can be found in yourself. The Truth is seven fold described by Isaiah . The Lord , wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, of knowledge and fear - being fear of the Lord. This fear is approaching God with awe and respect. It is also called reverence.

Peace,

Earl

The Bride of Christ

You will often hear the bride of Christ is the church . This is a popular concept and often taught in theology. Although the church has no personality it is a body of believers , who congregate on a regular basis. Many are just there to socialize , some seek spiritual growth. There are those who see this as a place to be fed , so to speak words of encouragement or lessons that get them through the week.

Who is really the bride of Christ , first you have to know Christ and thanks to Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life , we can know Christ. We can raise the spirit within from the dead, and have life.

Then who is the Bride of Christ if not the Church. If there is a bride church which one is it going to be the Catholics, the protestants or which denomination.  Certainly that raises a lot of questions. The leaders of the churches would love to say they are the bride. Thus taking away your own spiritual unity and having control. The Truth is the Christ , the Bride , the entire kingdom are within you!!

Perhaps you will realize Christ is within you. and guess what so is the Bride! The kingdom of God is within you. Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.  You will open the threshold of your mind and the bride will come , there will be a new dimension to reality. You will use the entirety of your brain.

 Is a church really just a school of thought. Not a place or a group. When we are dealing with thoughts , we are in the mind realm.

Peace to you,

Earl

Haunting

As halloween was being observed by all the children in the neighborhood. I dwelled upon haunting and realized there is nothing more haunting than our past. It is our  mind than haunts us at times and we must learn to deal with it.

Remember this simple advice:
Its not woulda , coulda or shoulda. Its what is and what can be.

Do not let the past haunt you!

Earl

Happiness

Happiness is what  we should all hope for.
What is happiness , to satisfy ones own mind , body and soul. Since the soul is eternal and connected to all we should consider to make the correct choices in life. When we consider first our own happiness without the harm of another persons happiness , it is the correct choice.

It is important when choosing a life partner that they share your same views.

Though we often squander our time here for personal satisfaction, we should consider others.
So , in parting I wish you all the happiness this life has to offer.

Earl

Beauty and the Beast

A familiar disney favorite and folk tale. Actually my favorite because it is not only just a story , it is a relevant map of the human mind.

The BEAST , those who have ventured into the half of the brain that houses primordial information and have faced their utmost fear, the inner beast , know what I am talking about. Most will never go that far into their consciousness. Few will ever encounter this beast and retain their sanity. At first you may think this was satan or some evil demonic force. It is actually the primordial self which we all have deep inside the very depths of our soul. Though we may try to give it character and perhaps name it , it is a part of us. By understanding everything works for the good , even this beast has a purpose. It was Solomon that knew how to harness the fear and use it for good. Religious minds will constantly choose to give it character and that is not good. You must take authority over the beast, after all it is really just part of you and the kingdom within. Keep the tiger in your tank, don't try to kill it. By understanding we can conquer fear. If you have encountered this inner beast , it is an honor.
For you have been allowed to face the primordial self.  Jesus after 4o days of fasting faced satan. Buddha faced Mara , it was a defining point in his life. I personally faced what was a primordial beast it seemed to challenge me , it was more like a goblin. Of course our minds may vary as to the caricature of the tempter. It is right of passage to a divine consciousness , consider it an honor.

The BEAUTY, who would know that this inner goddess dwells in the other half of our brains. Love , peace , joy all of these we an attribute to this part of our nature. Male or female we all have this loving being within us. Religious minds will try to give this character and name the goddess within. However no matter what you name this goddess , the goddess is a part of you. The love , joy and peace are the divine part of your being. There was  time in my life were i was taking care of an elderly woman and my own disabled son. Totally exhausted began to feel a sense of hopelessness. It was at that moment another being entered my consciousness. She appeared to come from the right side , then in front of me to the left. Kissed me on the left cheek and said I love you. The goddess travelled at a very high rate of speed. Even then she stayed with me for minutes. Was this a trick of the mind , or another right of passage. I believe it was just another experience to expand my consciousness. To feel perfect joy and love is a wonderful experience. Then I read that this also happened to the buddha, the experience very similar out of nowhere this goddess appeared. Then the buddha exchanged thoughts and became the goddess and the goddess became the buddha. Some of the Rishi or Hindu saints had experienced this also. They were kissed by a goddess ,

The Beauty and the Beast are you . As the buddha realized it , so should we. Eventually you will understand this and get them to work in harmony. When this happens everything will come to life. You will be one with your surroundings , all that mystery will become knowledge. Maybe the cups and tableware will not be dancing , it will be a jubiliant experience.

So a simple fable is the map of our inner consciousness.

Peace to you,

Earl