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“Do not be afraid to look and to see.” | “Do not be afraid to look and to see.” | ||
| − | + | <ref>Race to Save Humanity , July 22, 2009</ref> | |
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== Short Quotes == | == Short Quotes == | ||
"People do not see, they do not hear. They are strangers to themselves. And their native skills of discerning the environment, for many, have been lost and are undeveloped." | "People do not see, they do not hear. They are strangers to themselves. And their native skills of discerning the environment, for many, have been lost and are undeveloped." | ||
| − | + | <ref name="moving">God Is Moving Humanity in a New Direction (April 22, 2011)</ref> | |
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The work of God is everywhere, but who can see it? | The work of God is everywhere, but who can see it? | ||
| − | + | <ref>God’s Power & Presence in the World (April 23, 2011)</ref> | |
== Long Quotes == | == Long Quotes == | ||
"[[The world]] is giving you [[signs]] about what is coming, giving you clues as to what to expect in your environment, in your nation, in your economy and in the more immediate circumstances of your life. [[Knowledge]], the deeper intelligence within you, is also giving you [[signs]], clues and warnings. But you cannot hear [[Knowledge]] if your mind is preoccupied, if you are busy all the time racing about with your busy schedule and all of your activities. You might feel certain things. You might have sensations of concern or [[anxiety]]. You might have a profound and lucid dream at night. But if you do not give these your attention—to consider them, to investigate them, to ask questions concerning them—then the whole value of your inner guidance is being lost upon you." | "[[The world]] is giving you [[signs]] about what is coming, giving you clues as to what to expect in your environment, in your nation, in your economy and in the more immediate circumstances of your life. [[Knowledge]], the deeper intelligence within you, is also giving you [[signs]], clues and warnings. But you cannot hear [[Knowledge]] if your mind is preoccupied, if you are busy all the time racing about with your busy schedule and all of your activities. You might feel certain things. You might have sensations of concern or [[anxiety]]. You might have a profound and lucid dream at night. But if you do not give these your attention—to consider them, to investigate them, to ask questions concerning them—then the whole value of your inner guidance is being lost upon you." | ||
| − | + | <ref>The Power of Seeing, December 30, 1008</ref> | |
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"The desire to see is like the desire to know. It too requires a refinement of your mind’s faculties. To see with clear vision means you are not seeing with preference. It means that you are able to perceive that which is actually occurring rather than that which you wish to see. There is something actually occurring beyond your wishes. This is very true. The desire to see, then, is the desire to see a greater truth. This requires a greater honesty and a greater openness of mind." | "The desire to see is like the desire to know. It too requires a refinement of your mind’s faculties. To see with clear vision means you are not seeing with preference. It means that you are able to perceive that which is actually occurring rather than that which you wish to see. There is something actually occurring beyond your wishes. This is very true. The desire to see, then, is the desire to see a greater truth. This requires a greater honesty and a greater openness of mind." | ||
| − | + | <ref>''[[Steps to Knowledge]]'', Step 19</ref> | |
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"It is what you need to discern the meaning of your engagements with others; to discern your deeper understanding, thoughts and needs; to recognize where your life is going and the degree to which you are going there; to discern the meaning of all your present and future engagements with others; to discern the value of opportunities and whether they should be taken or not; to discern what is gong on in your environment, in your town, your city or your nation to see how the Great Waves that are coming to the world are affecting people even at this moment and affecting the circumstances and opportunities around you. True seeing and hearing are not reserved for the exceptional individual." | "It is what you need to discern the meaning of your engagements with others; to discern your deeper understanding, thoughts and needs; to recognize where your life is going and the degree to which you are going there; to discern the meaning of all your present and future engagements with others; to discern the value of opportunities and whether they should be taken or not; to discern what is gong on in your environment, in your town, your city or your nation to see how the Great Waves that are coming to the world are affecting people even at this moment and affecting the circumstances and opportunities around you. True seeing and hearing are not reserved for the exceptional individual." | ||
| − | + | <ref name="art">The Art of Seeing, April 11, 2011</ref> | |
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"We are teaching you to see, to see things simply, as they really are—without self-glorification, without self-avoidance, without self-protection and without falsification of any kind. See yourself as you are today. See others as they are today. See the world as it is today. All without condemnation. To see without condemnation, you must see without idealism. You must see without the need for you, for others and for the world to be as you want them to be." | "We are teaching you to see, to see things simply, as they really are—without self-glorification, without self-avoidance, without self-protection and without falsification of any kind. See yourself as you are today. See others as they are today. See the world as it is today. All without condemnation. To see without condemnation, you must see without idealism. You must see without the need for you, for others and for the world to be as you want them to be." | ||
| − | + | <ref>[http://www.newmessage.org/chapters/greater-community-spirituality/chapter8.php?bg=black ''[[Greater Community Spirituality]]''], p. 85</ref> | |
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"Here you will see what is really important. It will not be intellectual brilliance, it will not be eloquence or beauty or charm or the force of personality, for people who possess these things may be the last to see and the last to know." | "Here you will see what is really important. It will not be intellectual brilliance, it will not be eloquence or beauty or charm or the force of personality, for people who possess these things may be the last to see and the last to know." | ||
| − | + | <ref>God's Power and Presence in the World, April 23, 2011</ref> | |
==Qualities of a Seer== | ==Qualities of a Seer== | ||
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==Developing the Ability to See== | ==Developing the Ability to See== | ||
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"[[Steps to Knowledge]] will give you the pathway to develop these greater skills. And you need them. You need them now. You needed them yesterday. You have needed them all along." | "[[Steps to Knowledge]] will give you the pathway to develop these greater skills. And you need them. You need them now. You needed them yesterday. You have needed them all along." | ||
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[[category:practice]] | [[category:practice]] | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 2 January 2012
Directives
Watch the world:
- without coming to fixed conclusions
- without condemning the world
- without losing hope
- without becoming jaded or cynical
- without blaming leaders or individuals or nations
“Do not be afraid to look and to see.” [1]
Short Quotes
"People do not see, they do not hear. They are strangers to themselves. And their native skills of discerning the environment, for many, have been lost and are undeveloped." [2]
The work of God is everywhere, but who can see it?
[3]
Long Quotes
"The world is giving you signs about what is coming, giving you clues as to what to expect in your environment, in your nation, in your economy and in the more immediate circumstances of your life. Knowledge, the deeper intelligence within you, is also giving you signs, clues and warnings. But you cannot hear Knowledge if your mind is preoccupied, if you are busy all the time racing about with your busy schedule and all of your activities. You might feel certain things. You might have sensations of concern or anxiety. You might have a profound and lucid dream at night. But if you do not give these your attention—to consider them, to investigate them, to ask questions concerning them—then the whole value of your inner guidance is being lost upon you." [4]
"The desire to see is like the desire to know. It too requires a refinement of your mind’s faculties. To see with clear vision means you are not seeing with preference. It means that you are able to perceive that which is actually occurring rather than that which you wish to see. There is something actually occurring beyond your wishes. This is very true. The desire to see, then, is the desire to see a greater truth. This requires a greater honesty and a greater openness of mind."
[5]
"It is what you need to discern the meaning of your engagements with others; to discern your deeper understanding, thoughts and needs; to recognize where your life is going and the degree to which you are going there; to discern the meaning of all your present and future engagements with others; to discern the value of opportunities and whether they should be taken or not; to discern what is gong on in your environment, in your town, your city or your nation to see how the Great Waves that are coming to the world are affecting people even at this moment and affecting the circumstances and opportunities around you. True seeing and hearing are not reserved for the exceptional individual."
[6]
"We are teaching you to see, to see things simply, as they really are—without self-glorification, without self-avoidance, without self-protection and without falsification of any kind. See yourself as you are today. See others as they are today. See the world as it is today. All without condemnation. To see without condemnation, you must see without idealism. You must see without the need for you, for others and for the world to be as you want them to be."
[7]
"Here you will see what is really important. It will not be intellectual brilliance, it will not be eloquence or beauty or charm or the force of personality, for people who possess these things may be the last to see and the last to know."
[8]
Qualities of a Seer
- Their range of sight is deep
- Their presence of mind is powerful
- Their engagement with Knowledge is strong
- They are extremely patient
Developing the Ability to See
"Steps to Knowledge will give you the pathway to develop these greater skills. And you need them. You need them now. You needed them yesterday. You have needed them all along."
References
- ↑ Race to Save Humanity , July 22, 2009
- ↑ God Is Moving Humanity in a New Direction (April 22, 2011)
- ↑ God’s Power & Presence in the World (April 23, 2011)
- ↑ The Power of Seeing, December 30, 1008
- ↑ Steps to Knowledge, Step 19
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 The Art of Seeing, April 11, 2011
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, p. 85
- ↑ God's Power and Presence in the World, April 23, 2011