Comparison (journal entry)

It is important for me to understand that judgments I make, seemingly about other people or outside situations, are merely judgments about myself, because they all utilize my idea of me as the basis for the comparison.

Control (journal entry)

One of the great misconceptions I have is that I can control the Ego, including my thoughts and emotions. I cannot do this however, because the mere idea of control is born of the Ego. It is much like trying to fix a broken tool with itself.

Instead I can let go and see that it simply has no control over me, and then I am free.

Dreams

Dreams do not happen only while sleeping. I am dreaming during most of my life. Dreaming is any departure from the present moment and is marked by thoughts of the past or future. It can also be described as the state of thinking about anything I cannot presently experience.

Life Events (journal entry)

Events in my life have the distinct purpose of causing me to grow closer to my own true inner spirit. When I treat these events as personal accomplishments or failures, I have lost an opportunity to understand what life is really all about.

Paying Attention (from Meeting 2/04/09)

When I pay attention to life, I cannot help but to become closer to the Truth. In being closer to the truth, I cannot help but act truthfully.

Patience (journal entry)

Patience is not the virtuous feat of waiting for the future, rather it is the ability to stop acting foolishly now.