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You Are the Light of the World
Through second attention, you can perceive yourself as awareness itself, not as one of its products and creations. There are many ways to catch such glimpses: Meditating to reach inner silence; sensing the purity of nature; sudden flashes of innocence; an impulse of love; an intuitive connection to your muse; sensing inner guidance, a source of wisdom; a feeling that you belong in the larger scheme of life.
Consider if you have ever experienced such things; begin to notice them now, and be on the lookout for those moments when you can sense something lies behind the veil of appearances. Even though we all live by first attention and therefore lose our selves in constant activity, we are also equipped to perceive the world through second attention.
Whenever you have a flash of love, innocence, inspiration, awe, wonder, or joy, remind yourself: This is the real me. Don’t let such moments simply pass you by. Stop and appreciate them, and ask that you receive more in the future. In this way you open a feedback loop between first and second attention.
You will continue to view the physical world as such, but its significance will change. You will start to see consciousness at work, Being in motion. In this way, the realms of change and non-change begin to merge. Light starts to enter the world, until the world is eventually seen as made of light and nothing else.
Adapted from The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore, by Deepak Chopra (Harmony Books, 2008).
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add your comment »What I teach and what I need to relearn is that we all must be more aware of what we are plugging ourselves into (music, tv, games, computers..) and that we also need to unplug and have time in silence and in nature for a more positive kind of influence.
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Hey Charles buddy you ok?.. a friend Brenda
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and when you see yourself has no self you lose your bearings altogether and what you see starts living you and you're trapped and can't get out of it and you aren't you anymore and there's no way to make a you turn and go back to where you used to think you were! It can be quite painful but usually it is just constant paranoia!!
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I loved reading this book! Having more Christ consciousness in ones life rather than thinking Jesus was just a crucified messenger. I experienced a light that swept through my body Dec. 25th, 1976 at a time where I was filled with fear waiting for results from a brain scan. My desire for peace in that anticipation was truly a gift I was meant to share. That peace and light was like no other. There was also a message that I was to share that experience with others.
The tests also came back normal!
Light and Love to you all.
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Always be aware and appreciative. Really makes sense to me. Wish all the world leaders knew this then the world would probably know peace from within and and no need for war.thank you Deepak as always deep and so meaningful on so many levels.
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How wonderful to be able to hear from you every day! I recently finished re-reading The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and it has helped me so much on my journey. I, too am beginning to hear more clearly the inner voice that guides me; to be aware of that which Is, beyond appearances. Thank you so much, Deepak
Paula Cosio
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Thank you, Deepak, for this reminder. I find when I am truly present in the moment, fully aware of the miracles around me, I am more open to the signposts and messengers that have been placed along my path. I am sure I have missed many. . .but as my second attentions develops, and I welcome it and myself to be fully present, I rejoice in the ever-changing experience.
Namaste!
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It is most important for us to continually remember those moments when we feel particularly enlightened as they can be used as feedback to give us strength whenever we need it.
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Deepak, I agree, its always good to remind ourselves to not let a moment pass us by.... nice,....& to have the freedom to see we can all receive this light together, all very special thoughts, I Thank you again.
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