ORANGES

Has someone said to you or have you ever said “don’t think like that?” Not possible is it. It is one of those silly things that we say to one another without thinking it through. Like “a watched pot never boils.” Yes it does, every single time. I understand how the saying originated, but without the origin understood for context it is just nonsense. As soon as we are told not to think about something the first thing we do is think about it. No? OK, don’t think about oranges. How did you do? We are powerless over the thoughts that float through our minds unbidden; however we choose the action to take upon becoming aware of these thoughts. Oranges are not much of a problem, but there exists in all of us a voice of discord and negativity that is embedded in the subconscious. The origin of the voice is secondary, the action we choose to take paramount. Having embarked on living on the Spiritual Basis our path is clear for we have ceased fighting everything and everyone. We gently but firmly turn from the negative to the positive, God. If the thoughts are persistent, we engage in some activity that will distract us, a phone call to a friend inquiring about them (do not speak of the negative thoughts), an engrossing book or activity. If possible find someone to help. Nothing relieves us of the bondage of self, and all negative thinking binds us in self, as intensive work with others. The key is to substitute positive thinking and action for the negative thoughts. Simple but not easy. When we begin this way of living it will feel clunky and somewhat uncomfortable, but just like learning to ride a bike, as long as we are diligent and consistent, in time it will become second nature.