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| − | "Here is the problem with problems: little problem, big reaction; big problem, little reaction. This is the problem. This is the big problem."<ref name=" | + | "Here is the problem with problems: little problem, big reaction; big problem, little reaction. This is the problem. This is the big problem." <ref name="wvii8">''Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two'', [http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-5/wisdom-greater-community-volume-2/solving-problems Chapter 8:Solving Problems]</ref> |
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| + | "The outer world will require constant adaptation and problem solving—constant problems, obstacles and difficulties along the way." <ref>[http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/other-revelations/deepening-your-spiritual-practice Deepening Your Spiritual Practice (November 1, 2008)]</ref> | ||
==Directives== | ==Directives== | ||
"Very few of the problems you consider require immediate action. So, | "Very few of the problems you consider require immediate action. So, | ||
| − | the first step is to withdraw from the situation.... Next, you must take inventory of your preferences regarding the matter.... Then, you must see if you really want resolution." | + | the first step is to withdraw from the situation.... Next, you must take inventory of your preferences regarding the matter.... Then, you must see if you really want resolution." <ref name="wvi26"/> |
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==The Big Problem== | ==The Big Problem== | ||
| − | "The big problem is that people do not respond to Knowledge. Knowledge is waving flags, giving indicators, doing everything to warn the person, but the person is not aware or is avoiding something. That is the big problem." <ref name=" | + | "The big problem is that people do not respond to Knowledge. Knowledge is waving flags, giving indicators, doing everything to warn the person, but the person is not aware or is avoiding something. That is the big problem." <ref name="wvii8"/> |
| − | "People are very anxious to have very big answers to very big questions." | + | "People are very anxious to have very big answers to very big questions." <ref name="wvi26">[http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-5/wisdom-greater-community-volume-1 ''Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume One'', Chapter 26: Stillness</ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 02:00, 2 May 2016
"Here is the problem with problems: little problem, big reaction; big problem, little reaction. This is the problem. This is the big problem." [1]
"The outer world will require constant adaptation and problem solving—constant problems, obstacles and difficulties along the way." [2]
Directives
"Very few of the problems you consider require immediate action. So, the first step is to withdraw from the situation.... Next, you must take inventory of your preferences regarding the matter.... Then, you must see if you really want resolution." [3]
The Big Problem
"The big problem is that people do not respond to Knowledge. Knowledge is waving flags, giving indicators, doing everything to warn the person, but the person is not aware or is avoiding something. That is the big problem." [1]
"People are very anxious to have very big answers to very big questions." [3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 8:Solving Problems
- ↑ Deepening Your Spiritual Practice (November 1, 2008)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 [http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-5/wisdom-greater-community-volume-1 Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume One, Chapter 26: Stillness