Electric Apple Pie, Probably Alamode Part 1

Consider the apple pie. When you remove a piece, the whole is diminished by the size of the slice you have decided to enjoy, possibly alamode. The original apple pie and the slice are composed of exactly the same ingredients, in the same proportions, only the size different, the slice merely a smaller representation of the whole. Soon others become aware of your pie experiment and the “whole” pie that began our lesson is now only represented by a crumb filled pie tin; the original portioned to the many, probably alamode.

When considering God many think of Him in this way because it is logical. Believing that God is so large He can break off pieces of Himself without concern of ever becoming an empty tin. If this were true however regardless of how small the piece removed, the whole, like our apple pie, is still diminished. But, in truth, God is never diminished, cannot by His nature be diminished. He is as complete and whole today as a year, a thousand, ten thousand years ago. So, if we are not only connected to God but His spark resides within each of us, what is God’s nature? 

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"I AM" Enjoying The Ride

Herbert Spencer stated that substance is “that which is not subject to discord or decay." Spirit is substance, Spirit cannot die and was never born, and we are Spirit. Consider Buddhism, it teaches that what we see is illusion, impermanent, that Everything is Zen. When I first heard this years ago I had the mental picture of a young Kwai Chang Caine of Kung Fu fame listening to his Master, a puzzled look on his face, not understanding. Unlike TV's Caine  we don't  have the luxury of jump cutting to where all is revealed. Years and a lot of living were required before I found the Spiritual Basis for Living which has provided the answers for today I have A New Pair of Glasses to view life with. I know in my heart of hearts that I AM Spirit, as are you, as are all, all eternal, that only the distorted vision resulting from my human limitations driving my fears and perceived difficulties. That I AM, we are, here to learn as long as this flesh lasts and when it ultimately fails, to take the lessons learned to the next destination wherever that may be, always moving forward in love and light. So struggle is pointless, everything really is Zen (God) and since no one gets out alive, we might as well enjoy the ride.

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Controlling Our Thinking? Easy?

Trying to control our thoughts is akin to herding cats, not possible and only enjoyable to those watching. What is attendant upon us is how we respond when negative or discordant thoughts enter our awareness, for they will. So when we find ourselves drifting into negative or spiritually destructive thinking, for this happens to everyone, we immediately turn to God and shine the truth of our divine heritage and His love upon them, thus placing them in the correct light. Remember, our actions and words are the true indicator of the thinking we habitually entertain.

But take heart, we cannot demonstrate beyond where we are. A first year medical student would never be asked to perform heart surgery or the private to lead the army into battle. So always be gentle with yourself and place your reliance on God, turning to Him in scientific prayer for inspiration and guidance in all things. The only requirements for continued growth are to remain willing, honest with yourself and open-minded to new winds of thinking while engaging in consistent unselfish, constructive action. See, easy. OK, maybe not but the rewards far outweigh the effort.

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