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Newsletter #4
Inspirational Ideas
Miracles, Magic & More
According to Collins’ Concise Dictionary, a miracle
is “an event contrary to the laws of nature, and attributed to
a supernatural cause”, therefore it is “… any
amazing or wonderful event.” Most people, in harmony with the
Collins definition, use the phrase “It’s a miracle!”
when something happens that they regard as an “amazing or wonderful
event”, something that they thought was impossible or incapable
of happening.
However, it is not possible for any event to be “supernatural
or contrary to the laws of nature”.
Metaphysics (the study of the non-physical or of what is beyond the
physical) suggests quite logically that nothing supernatural exists other
than That which created nature. Throughout history, scientists have devoted
themselves to proving that “amazing or wonderful events”
can be caused only by the laws of nature, never in defiance of them.
What is more, every art form, whether it be painting, writing, music, dance,
architecture or design, requires creative freedom within the boundaries
of formal rules.
As the Collins definition requires a belief in the supernatural
it is based on illusion, and therefore not on any science that can be practised
nor any art that can be developed. Since science and art are the two great
pillars that support human society, the Collins definition should be disregarded
in the context of this article.
A rather different definition – the exact opposite, in fact - is found
in the set of books entitled A Course in Miracles. It says:
“A miracle is an act of love between brothers” (the
word “brothers” meaning all fellow-beings). Con-tinuing its
contrast to Collins, it adds: “Miracles are natural. If you are
not experiencing them something has gone wrong”.
My own definition is “A miracle is a manifestation
of faith.” This definition implies a direct connection between
oneself and the Creator of the Universe (i.e. God). It arises from forty
years of studying and teaching Psychodynamics (the laws that govern
mental action) and Menticulture (the scientific cultivation of
mind power). During this time I learned that the average person uses the
word miracle to mean a manifestation of faith on the part of one or more
persons. It is the coming about of an event that someone did believe possible
regardless of all contrary opinions and of all attendant evidence suggesting
it could not occur.
Many of this planet’s seven billion humans are not enjoying miracles,
or acts of love, as a natural way of life. Many of us, in fact, are not
experiencing miracles in terms of any definition above. Yet, since A Course
in Miracles says “Miracles are natural” perhaps the
art of creating them has been crushed this last century under the increasing
mass production of heavy machinery, plastic toys, electronic devices and,
indeed, of human beings themselves.
The art of Miracle Creation integrates three aspects: the formal rules of
Psychodynamics, the practice of Menticulture and the Spiritual principles
that underlie all life yet grant us our individual uniqueness. My website
will shortly feature a book called “The Art of Creating Miracles.”
You are encouraged to employ the rules and spiritual principles recorded
therein in regular daily practice sessions. Keep a journal from the outset
in which to record your understandings, thoughts, insights and experiences
so that you may validate every aspect of the programme.
Essentially, you will learn how to live a rich and rewarding life on an
ongoing daily and practical level. You will receive a sound understanding
of the art of miracle creation, as well as a written record of your progress
and successful use of the skills and attitudes taught. In short, you will
know how to tap into your innate spiritual wisdom to overcome every problem,
meet every challenge, and create love, health and prosperity for yourself
and others.
“The full symphony of your real self only can be heard when all
the windows of your mind are open to the fullness of life.”
– Raymond Charles Barker
This Month’s Affirmation
Affirm this statement twice daily, and more often if you wish. Before long, you will develop an attitude and experiences in accord with it.
Today I am open and receptive to the inflow of love, peace and understanding. I let go of all prejudices and concepts, and let God guide my heart and my mind. Accordingly I am Divinely-directed in all my thoughts, words and deeds.
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