We are a part of something far greater than our individual ego.

The Holy Spirit teaches you that if you look only at yourself you cannot find yourself, because that is not what you are. Whenever you are with a brother, you are learning what you are because you are teaching what you are. He will respond either with pain or with joy, depending on which teacher you are following. He will be imprisoned or released according to your decision, and so will you. Never forget your responsibility to him, because it is your responsibility to yourself. Give him his place in the Kingdom and you will have yours. T-8.III.5:7-12

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When the drop of the ocean looks only at itself it doesn't realize that there are other drops that make up the ocean of which they all are a part. When the drop realizes that all the drops make up the whole ocean great peace and bliss arises.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the awareness of the interdependent web of all existence. With this awareness an experience of completeness and fulfillment arises.

Today it is suggested that we reflect on the wholes of which we are a part and express our gratitude for being a part of something greater than just our individual ego.

Cosmic Consciousness

The goal of the curriculum, regardless of the teacher you choose, is “Know thyself.” There is nothing else to seek. Everyone is looking for himself and for the power and glory he thinks he has lost. T-8.III.5:1-3

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What are we born to do? We are born to become consciously aware of our Transcendent Source which abides in the Universe of which we and our brothers and sisters are a part..

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The Truth is to be found within oneself and among us.

Today it is suggested that we look within and clear our awareness of all the detritus to the world of the ego and rest in the Oneness of all creation. This is called “cosmic consciousness.”

Make our encounters with others holy.

When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself. As you think of him you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself. Whenever two Sons of God meet, they are given another chance at salvation. Do not leave anyone without giving salvation to him and receiving it yourself. For I am always there with you, in remembrance of you. T-8.III.4:1-8

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To meet anyone and have it be a “holy encounter” the person must have a non judgmental attitude.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.

Today it is suggested that we interact with others on two levels: first we must take care of whatever business the world of the ego requires from us and second we can bless the other as our brother and sister and make our encounter holy.

Align our will with God’s will for us asking the Holy Spirit for guidance.

 

The Will of the Father and of the Son are One, by Their extension. Their extension is the result of Their Oneness, holding Their unity together by extending Their joint Will. This is perfect creation by the perfectly created, in union with the perfect Creator. The Father must give fatherhood to His Son, because His Own Fatherhood must be extended outward. You who belong in God have the holy function of extending His Fatherhood by placing no limits upon it. Let the Holy Spirit teach you how to do this, for you can know what it means only of God Himself. T-8.III.3:1-6

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As St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians, “If God is with you, who can be against you?” You and God are a dynamic duo. You can extend God’s unconditional love into the world. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Mother Teresa was asked, “Who should I love?” Mother replied, “Whomever God puts in your path.”

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. We believe that this is God’s plan for us.

Today it is suggested that we align our will with what we believe is God’s will for us asking the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Peace and bliss of nondual Oneness or suffering of separation and divisiveness of the world of the ego?

To fulfill the Will of God perfectly is the only joy and peace that can be fully known, because it is the only function that can be fully experienced. When this is accomplished, then, there is no other experience. Yet the wish for other experience will block its accomplishment, because God’s Will cannot be forced upon you, being an experience of total willingness. T-8.III.2:1-3

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The non dual Oneness is the Ground Of Our Being. We get distracted by the division and separation of the world of the ego. Peace and joy is to be found by joining the non dual Oneness. This is a choice we have. If we choose nondual Oneness, peace and bliss is ours, if not, suffering will be our experience.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the awareness of the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. With this awareness peace and bliss arises.

Today it is suggested that we consider our choice between the non dual Oneness of our Transcendent Source or the separation and divisiveness of the world of the Ego.

We have a choice between conditional and unconditional love.

Glory to God in the highest, and to you because He has so willed it. Ask and it shall be given you, because it has already been given. Ask for light and learn that you are light. If you want understanding and enlightenment you will learn it, because your decision to learn it is the decision to listen to the Teacher Who knows of light, and can therefore teach it to you. There is no limit on your learning because there is no limit on your mind. There is no limit on His teaching because He was created to teach. Understanding His function perfectly He fulfills it perfectly, because that is His joy and yours. T-8.III.1:1-7

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Oh happy day when we choose to turn from the world of the ego to the Kingdom of God, from the world of conditional love to the Kingdom of unconditional love. The love is in us already because it is from this that we were born and to which we will return after our lives of learning here on earth where we become consciously aware of the Love of creation in us.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning and that search takes us eventually to unconditional love. It is unconditional love from which we have come and to which we consciously, if we choose, return,

Today it is suggested that we consider the choice we can make between conditional and unconditional love. It is up to us. We can ask the Holy Spirit for help to illuminate the way forward.

Do you watch shadows or seek the light?

To what else except all power and glory can the Holy Spirit appeal to restore God’s Kingdom? His appeal, then, is merely to what the Kingdom is, and for its own acknowledgment of what it is. When you acknowledge this you bring the acknowledgment automatically to everyone, because you have acknowledged everyone. By your recognition you awaken theirs, and through theirs yours is extended. Awakening runs easily and gladly through the Kingdom, in answer to the Call for God. T-8.II.8:1-5

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When the seeker turns from the shadows on the cave walls and goes to the opening of the cave and sees the light, there is great joy in the seeker and those who will listen to what the seeker has become aware of.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. This means turning from the shadows of the world of the ego to the sparkling light of the Kingdom of God.

Today it is suggested that we turn from watching the shadows on the wall of the ego and watch the sparkling light outside of the cave of our imprisonment in the Kingdom of God.