Today: Step 212 - I gain
strength from all who practice with me. (MP3)
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| I gain strength from all who practice with me. Step 212 |
YOU DO GAIN STRENGTH FROM ALL WHO PRACTICE WITH YOU,
for every mind that attempts to engage itself with Knowledge strengthens all
other minds in doing so as well. In this, you cast your influence upon the
world. In this, all others who seek to serve a true purpose cast their
influence upon you. This counteracts the ignorant forces of the world. This
counteracts the destructive forces in the world. This casts its influence on
all minds to begin to awaken.
RECEIVE FAITH FROM TODAY’S IDEA, then, for faith it
will give you as you realize that your own application is so greatly
supplemented by the application of others. This will transcend any sense of
inadequacy that you may have. This will help you overcome any sense of ambivalence
regarding true preparation, for all other minds that are engaged in the
reclamation of Knowledge are available to assist you here and now.
THUS, GREATNESS IS WITH YOU, the greatness of
Knowledge and the greatness of all those who seek to reclaim Knowledge. With
them you share a true purpose, for your true purpose is to keep Knowledge alive
in the world. From Knowledge all things of good, whether they be of a spiritual or material nature, are bestowed
upon the races for whom they are intended.
UPON THE HOUR REPEAT TODAY’S IDEA, and in your
deeper practice periods attempt to receive the influence of all who are attempting
to reclaim Knowledge. Allow their gift to enter into your mind so that you may
experience true appreciation for life and begin to understand the meaning and
efficacy of your own efforts as a student of Knowledge.
PRACTICE 212: Two 30-minute practice periods. Hourly
practice.
From the journal: Step
211 - I have great friends beyond this world.
March 18, 2001
10:10
p.m. "I have friends beyond this world". This is proven today @ the
4th Regional Summit – where I met old friends and perhaps made new ones. I got
back in time to go to the trail. I planned to meditate in the woods, but it was
too cold. Then I sat down for a minute
at 5 trees on the FR side. I looked up – the stars were out…and where else
would there be to look? I lay in the grass – looking up at Orion's belt and the
dipper – little or big – I don't know. That lasted 25 minutes or so. I could
not close my eyes – though I stayed still. The sight was too compelling.
I
spent time on email – Jesse R... – still the foil, and a composition to
Catherine R... – Atlanta - perhaps the first person to hear what I was saying
about regional community.
Small successes need to be celebrated. The search
for friends – relationship, as part of meaning, purpose and direction, and
destiny – whatever that may be. Let us continue.
NNC
Note: If you’ve some interest due to this or other
Steps, you should go to the beginning blog post. From here you will learn about Steps to Knowledge
and can begin it on the day that makes sense; then progress as needed. You can
use the posts on this blog as a companion if it helps. They will remain in
order in the archives - one post per Step.
Often it takes 18 months to get through the Steps
once. For this blog, the pace is one-a-day, but it really makes no difference
how fast you do it, only that you begin, persist and repeat. Posts here provide
a trail that may let you have a virtual companion when and if you want one. One
may have to study alone, as I did in the beginning. There are other Steps
students blogging their experience and you might find a person more like you as
a companion, or use a number of such Steps journeys. There are options as well
through the Free School of the New Message.
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