The Book (Part 3) - Info on Self-Awareness

Written by Adrian Newington

Oh Heart, to learn. Man must work to learn.

You are right. The requirement of work, forces the many out of sleep and into experiences. Oh Mind, understand that all the houses and buildings of the world will in time crumble. All manufactured objects will become useless or broken. Every flower and tree that springs forth will return to the soil. Everything of the Earth will stay with the Earth, but learning and understanding are truly permanent. God will send you into action through the gift of inspired pursuits, and the role you play in life shall be perfectly tailored for the learning you must acquire.

When a person reaches the desireless state, they are content in the work that unfolds as their duty. They do not stop working. They are freed from the suffering Ego that destroys the inner welfare, and with clarity they can observe the unfolding play of life to then take in the required learning. The collapse of the world would indeed come about if the invisible hand were not present. Oh Mind, the limited vision of man has not produced the Technological marvels of the modern era, nor did it envisage Kepler's mathematical model for planetary motions. It did not define Eratosthenes circumference of the Earth by the use of a mere stick and a shadow in the glorious days of ancient Alexandria. Oh Mind, can't you see that the inspiration that reveals the Secrets of the Universe comes from the source of those secrets? And how blessed and fortunate is the one who has attained the privilege of unfolding its secrets that the humandkind may benefit.

Can you now see how the merit of one person can affect so many others when a truth is revealed and then shared. Even the ignorant and selfish ultimately benefit from one persons merit. Be a channel for great grace. One drop into a pond will send ripples of energy in every direction in that pond. How wondrous is the home you have been given called the Cosmos. There is so much for man to learn, and the purification of the individual Soul is indeed a mighty task. You will be sent forth to learn, and you will obtain learning through the work you have been allotted. Do not waste your valuable time.

Drop your attachment to suffering and learn equally of the outer world as well as the inner world. Oh Mind, you said that the Termite mound would collapse if there is no industry. You said that the world would collapse if Men did not work through being desireless. But it is wrong to link a lack of industry with desirelessness. Oh how there is such freedom in this state. The Termites are by nature without desire. As such, their natural God given skills burst forth tirelessly in the maintenance and welfare of their community. Their incredible engineering feat of the mound with its amazing natural Air conditioning system is truly magnificent. Indeed, the nest would collapse if they desired days off, but they are content with their incarnation that allows them the experience of constant commitment to duty without any pull of desires. In that incarnation, they are free.

Can you now see the insights and understandings that have freed you to allow good things to be a part of your life, are the fruits of your efforts, your work and your truth. This world is a world of work... a world of effort... a world of maintenance. Be free to perform your blessed duty by distancing yourself from the emotion which would turn a task into a drudgery. It is self destructive to be emotionally attached to your work for it is serving the attainment of your freedom.

Oh Mind... you must never think that to be desireless is to be dead. Truly, it shall enable you to be Alive. Don't ever think that I would deny the use of your talents and abilities. On the contrary. These gifts you possess are of prime importance to the expression of your Love, and the assistance they provide in obtaining understandings and growth through the experience of Life.

I can choose the most wonderful use of your talents. I know when the time is perfect to encourage and inspire you. Since your talents originate from your Ageless Love, they are therefore Holy, and as such are worthy of honoring, nurturing and protection. If you allow me to guide you, be sure that the use of your talents will always serve you in the highest way. The more you allow yourself to be unhindered by desires, the more you shall allow yourself to experience life's greatness. You shall undoubtedly experience Divine Assistance.

But Heart, how do I reach such a state ? What harsh austerities would I have to endure before such pure self command could be obtained? What would I have to relinquish?

Do not fear any loss by being desireless. By virtue of the fact that you are bound by desires is in itself a statement of loss.

Oh Mind, you must watch and understand your desires as being distinct from yourself. It is only a form of energy that bubbles up from the deepest reaches of your being seeking release. Bred and nurtured by previous experiences, it will send you into action knowing that a chance for a settling comfort may be found. Many times this aim of comfort is achieved to stay with you for a time. Many times also it is not. It is here that sadness, despair, anger, hatred and delusion could manifest.

Delusion is most wretched, since the ignorance which inspires these desires has no way out of its mindful trap... it never wants to know the Truth of a thing. It is chained by worldly attachments... chained to the struggle of the impermanence of the opposites. The three qualities are inherent to all of mankind, but the desireless person has eliminated ignorance, and controls and directs his passionate energy to living in the light of Virtue. Such a person does not become actionless through his desirelessness, but acts as one with Nature... one with the flow of life. His plans relate to his needs, and his contentment is maintained by his simplicity in daily living. Established in wisdom, he will see learning and understanding in all things. He will see his own nature reflected in many things allowing him to gain many understandings of himself and life. Steadfast he remains against the pull of desires for he is surely guided by the Spirit.

By using the Mind purely as a tool for living, the Heart is kept immersed in the silent Inner Truth, and the faith in the reality of the inner truth is where strength and freedom are derived. Seated in understanding, there is always willingness to seek knowledge, and to gain understandings in all things new and old. Such a person is truly content with Gods plans, since his own Love has unquestionably acknowledged the Supreme's Love for him.

Oh Mind, I ask you. What else can one do but have faith in the Inner Truth. If one cannot trust their silent Love, then they will never ever find trust at all. Oh Mind, rid yourself forever of the chain of consequences of actions. Seeking good deeds and bad deeds alike will always bind you to bare the fruit of such actions since the fruit of all actions can only be experienced in this world. Surrender to the Great Love... to the living Truth of your Heart. I know of your Love; I know of your willingness to help and be of service to others; but let me make the plans. Be confident that the best things shall unfold peacefully as the signature of my ways. Bear no fruits from acting through my guidance; my ways; and my Love. Save your hard earned pennies of merit in Heaven, for here on Earth, I will make you rich in the things of the Heart. Believe in me, for there is a freedom you could not possibly imagine that awaits the patient Soul. Become the desireless one and serve yourself as you serve God and Men alike. Become the Pure one. Become the Light, for your ultimate destiny is beyond the world.

Oh Heart, such Love as I sit and listen. The cup is overflowing. Such compassion you have for me. I want to say so much. Everything is valid yet nothing is valid. How do I prioritize my many questions? Is one question more worthy than another? I wonder where should I start, for I fear my many questions might be forgotten by me and therefore go unanswered as you continue to teach me.

Be patient, each and every question that lies within you will in time be answered. I will not let you forget what you need to learn. This is the duty of the Heart... to unite the individual with the Heart. There is no need for you to fear. Talk to me now in peace. Ask and you shall receive.

Oh Heart, you talk of redirecting passionate energy to the quality of virtue. How is this done ?

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