How do we progress spiritually? Is
it by studying every new book or teacher that comes along, casting aside
yesterday’s book or teacher in the hope the new information or teacher is
superior? While never really taking the time to fully digest what we are learning,
let alone employ it, jumping from one to another, and there is always another. Students
of mathematics progress logically in their studies, as do students of all
secular disciplines. First learning the basics, then building upon this
foundation as their understanding advances. In mathematics every new theorem,
every breakthrough from Pythagoras to Newton to Einstein to Hawking began with
understanding 1+1.
The study of metaphysics requires not only the logical progression of thought and
action as mathematics but the Artists Way as well. Consider: we can
befriend artists, visit the finest galleries, study countless books on art and
though we may have a wonderful appreciation and even love of art, we will never
be an artist until we place pencil to paper, brush to canvas or chisel to stone.
Our peace of mind, serenity develops as we practice, demonstrate what we have
learned about spiritual principles in our lives, building daily on the
fundamentals. Knowledge is fine but without demonstration possesses little
power to change. As we practice what we know spiritually daily (the amount
immaterial, remember 1+1) our heart and mind become more attuned with the
spiritual basis, through this demonstration we grow in understanding by action,
and there is no other way to truly learn how to Live on the Spiritual Basis.
Our lives are our canvas, the brush willingness, the paint our current level of
spiritual understanding. Faith enabling us to rely on the Great Creative Mind
at the heart of all Creation to guide our hand. The emerging picture is truly miraculous,
but patience is paramount, for it requires a lifetime of diligent effort to
complete. Oh, and art is messy, so don’t worry about the paint under your
finger nails, on the floor, the walls, or your clothes and particularly those sections
layered in paint, painted over as your Spiritual vision grew. The Great Artist understands,
and it pleases Him greatly.
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