THE MIRACLE OF RELAXATION
Strange as it may seem, a great desire to enter into close communication
with the Cosmic rarely comes first through joy, during prosperity and success,
or youth and health. We usually turn to the Cosmic for help because of a problem
which neither we nor any other human being, can solve.
When someone fails, they ask “What is there in me that is
keeping this good away From me?" The answer is simple. An erroneous
condition in our life does it. We cannot receive help from the cosmic when we
willingly or unknowingly create a negative situation. But even before we start
to seek out the cause of the condition, we should First fill our minds with
Love, tolerance and peace. There need be no fear in this search but faith only.
Before we approach the altar For convocation and to make our
salutation, we have to remove From our minds criticism, intolerance,
selfishness, impatience. injustice, and Fear. These emotions pollute the mind.
They have no place in the consciousness. They are contributors to the Dis-ease
that can surround us, cause problems and keep the good of the Cosmic away
From us.
Until we learn how to cleanse ourselves, we cannot expect the
Divine magnetic Law of Attraction off Good to work for us. When problems mount
and negatives seem to surround us, individually, we must conduct for ourselves
the search For the closed door that is keeping good From us. Hark to the words:
"Above the portal of the Temple of Apollo in ancient Greece was an
inscription ‑‑ 'Know Thyself' ". The most penetrating question
we can ask ourselves ‑‑ one that demands an honest answer
‑‑ in time of trial and tension is --"Do we know
ourselves?"
We learn as Mystics ‑ that to know ourselves is the First
step to mastership, the First step to improve and master our lives.
Know ourselves and all the secrets of the Universe will be open
to US. Know yourself and you will know your God. This is the
wisdom we must hold deep in our consciousness ‑‑ uncluttered
‑‑ so peace and serenity can reach our innermost being.
Little by little we learn to relax the Physical so that we may
be aware of the Master within. To shut out sight and sound, emotion and desire
‑‑ to be still ‑‑ is hard; but none can take these steps
for us but ourselves any more than we can eat or sleep For another. We each must
take these steps in our own time and way. Into the quiet we can take our
concerns.
May I remind you of the beautiful words of the Master Jesus?
"Ask and it shall be given to you, seek and ye shall Find, knock and it
shall be opened unto you."
And if you have a desire to know the Universe, I will give you
another Formula ‑‑ "As above so below." Therein we find
our answers.
With this knowledge we learn how to relax our psychical bodies
and the physical, too. We learn how to let the Cosmic Forces enter and work for
us. When the body is tense, it is calling the mind away from its devotions. The
physical rest in meditation aids in concentration. It cuts out interference and
the mind is receptive. We enter the secret and sacred place of the Most High.
We do not Fear the silence, since
silence is not inertia, but a
path. Spiritual deafness ceases when
we cross this threshold. We
wait
in silence and the inner ear listens and hears the beautiful
voice
of the Master within. In the chamber of silence we find
wisdom
and love and the Light of eternal life. The illumination
is
indescribable there are not words:
No one can tell another person when
or what is to come to him or her From the silence, or, what the Master will say.
One thing is sure! He will speak to you! The higher the consciousness reaches to
touch the Cosmic the greater will be the message. For then it is written on the
Soul Personality. The print will be larger and clearer than any printed word for
the physical eyes and will stay with you after you come back from the silence.
All Heaven and earth was created good and entrusted to humanity
for its sustenance and profit. Once the Soul Personality becomes aware of the
Divine plan of the Cosmic Forces, and its own part in it, its Path is filled
with victories and is divinely lighted. The joy of knowledge that comes through
achievement is yours. When this is done, there is no force, above or below, that
can keep your good from you. You become one with it, and it one with you ‑inseparable,
imperishable, eternal!.
Try this meditation with the above in mind,
Lie down, relax ( the position of the body has much to do with
the free flowing of certain currents through the spinal cord), and direct all
the concentrated attention possible on the nervous system, holding steadfast,
the thought of health and strength, the breathing being deep, rhythmic and long.
