WHO IS "THE REAL, THE TRUE, THE LIVING" JESUS?
Just sharing some thoughts on the LIVING Jesus (see https://thelivingjesuschrist.wordpress.com/)
“Faith walks up the stairs that have built a window that hope opened.”
– great writing by Charles Spurgeon
from http://www.racetothechequeredflag.wordpress.com and
https://writeinthezone.wordpress.com/
“The only thing you take to heaven is love.”
– a thought shared by a six year old girl Thanks, Lindsay)
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
Article Title: Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh’s ‘Conversations with God’ (Part Two)
Submitted by Craig Lock
Category: Spirituality, spiritual books, ND Walsch, spiritual thoughts, God, thoughts on God
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(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)
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Sharing some Spiritual Thoughts and Principles from Neale Donald Walsh’s ‘Conversations with God’ (Part Two)
Submitters’s Note:
This article (in point form) was largely based upon notes I’ve taken from Neale Donald Walsh’s series of books ‘Conversations with God’, whilst studying the link between the human mind (psychology) and spirituality. Whilst I may not agree with all of Walsch’s views and beliefs on the concept of God, a “Higher Power’, I’m sharing this piece to hopefully stimulate thinking and discussion on these concepts from Walsh’s personal ideas and beliefs on the ‘airey-fairey spiritual journey’ (and do ‘try to test’, further explore and then apply these principles in ‘real life’).
Enjoy…
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We keep waiting for God to tell us, show us, and God keeps waiting for us to show Him/Her/It. We’re waiting for the One who waits for us. God is a God of creation.
Truth exists nowhere outside yourself.
The soul is the sum total of every feeling you have ever had. It is multi-faceted, including the mind, intellect and impressions. (I believe the soul is the sum total of our mind, will and emotions, whilst “spirit is the outpouring”).
Express and experience yourself as the grandest version of the greatest vision you ever held about Who You (really) Are.
Find a ‘place of beingness‘ in your life. Have no attachment to results – then you see your life in a larger context, see your purpose in a larger way.
I like the concept of INTENT (the reason why I’m sharing this article).
All of life is spiritual and every step you take is on a spiritual path. You are a spiritual being.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
– Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
It’s up to YOU to create a new reality. God does care about your experience (??). God simply doesn’t care HOW you go about creating it.
Raise your vision higher and higher and live by the dictates of that vision. Seek to share with others what you have come to know of yourself, what you have come to be. Meditation exposes you to the “inside of you”, your absolute truth.”
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THE PURPOSE OF LIFE:
Is to discover, then fulfil and honour that purpose (one reason why I write!). Life is a DECLARATION.
N.B:
The purpose is life is not to please God. The purpose of life is to be your AUTHENTIC SELF. Act out and BE the “real/true you”. The only problem of humanity is a lack of love; as love breeds tolerance, peace. The fastest way to get into a place of love and concern for all humankind is to see all humankind as your family, as we are all connected through our shared humanity.
Opportunity. Experience Who You Are – what meaning do you give to events? The purpose of religion is to put the fear of God into us.
What is needed is not a change of circumstance, but a change of consciousness. Fired with emotion and passion, in our own little ways and in our own little spheres of influence, we can all raise our own consciousness, then perhaps ignite the public consciousness with those people whose lives we may touch. So it’s up to each
ONE of us to do just do our best – what one person can do to make a difference, a better world. To be ourselves!
Jesus supported everyone in being just who they wanted to be.
He gave them strength, courage and wisdom – he was a great encourager.
Make a new mind. Jesus’s great gift was that he saw people as they truly are. He refused to accept appearances; he refused to believe what others believed of themselves. He always had a Higher Thought and he always invited others to it (one can never go higher than one’s thoughts).
Yet Jesus also honoured where others chose to be. He did not require them to accept his higher idea; but merely held it out as an invitation – with great compassion. .
Another “tinker” (philosophers) thoughts…
“Is it not possible that Jesus meant himself only as an ‘example’ and that he believed that only by following his ‘ways’ could someone reach nirvana… er… spiritual fulfilment and ‘heaven’? This is the way I originally saw it. I never saw Jesus as pointing to himself but pointing to a spiritual ‘way’. “
I like that!
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When in doubt, rather err on the side of compassion (and kindness)
You must stop seeing God as separate from you and you as separate from each other. As my good friend Lindsay, ‘the prophet and prayer-warrior’ says: “When a person goes to church, you take God TO church with you.” Love gives all and requires nothing!
It’s a shift of consciousness – the change that must be made can be made only in the hearts of men and women. Develop a global consciousness – the source of this new consciousness.
Use every moment to think the highest thought, say the highest word, do the highest deed. Then you are living at the “highest level of consciousness”. In this you glorify your Holy Self, and thus glorify Me. Make every moment of your life an outpouring of love.
Give everything, require nothing.
By your shining example. seek only godliness, speak only in truthfulness, act only in love.
Be a light unto the world.
Be a gift to everyone who enters your life and to everyone whose life you enter – the gift of you experiencing and fulfilling who you are. Make of your life a gift – YOU are the gift.
Be a living breathing example of the highest truth that resides within you.
It’s a process of self definition (not self discovery), of growth (not learning), of being (not doing).
The path then becomes not a struggle, but a process. Man’s struggle is his search for God, the fulfilment of self, the expression of truth. Greatness of the human spirit.
The guidance you are getting is to follow your heart; listen to your soul. Hear your Self and so acquire great wisdom.
We need a consciousness shift on the planet, an awareness that the highest purpose of life is not the accumulation of the greatest wealth, but the DOING OF THE GREATEST GOOD.
I am co-creating with you your experiences; that I am a part of your decisions, choices and declarations. I have chosen YOU.
What is needed on this planet is a massive shift of consciousness, a change in your awareness. A renewed respect for all of life, and a deepened understanding of the inter-relatedness of everything.
My highest goal for you is to know yourself as the Creator.
What you CHOOSE, you experience. Happiness, etc?
As in all things, what you THINK is what you get (wysiwyg).
Live out your own destiny – your own consciousness creates the result.
Religion creates disunity.
Truth and God are found in the same place – silence.
Reaching God by the simple living of your life in goodness and in trust.
It’s a change in paradigm shift – it will take great wisdom, great courage, massive determination to follow the spiritual path.
I create my most wonderful tomorrows, when I live my grandest vision right now – in the present.
Be a builder of the dawn.
Be a light unto the world.
“To dearest mom
You have gifted me far more
than I ever gifted you .
This and you are a work in progress.”
THINK THE HIGHEST THOUGHTS (“tink da highest torts”)
Be all that you are capable of being… and have great fun along the journey (of self discovery).
craig (“information and inspiration distributor, incorrigible encourager and people-builder”)
“There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that
flows through (and from), the Source of our Being, the Spirit
of God, Life. So don’t spend your days stringing and tuning
your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes
of music right now.”
“When I let go of who (and what) I think I am, then I become all that I am capable of being. Enjoy just being YOU, as you ride the rapids, er sorry, fall down the water-falls of life.”
“Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who
You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates
from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life
(and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate
your own path.YOUR spirit will help makes the lives of
others easier by illuminating others paths. For this light
is our humanity, the spirit of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and
especially love…and it lies within each one of us. Through
your actions and your being, let your light, YOUR spirit
truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted
by a candle at midnight.”
– craig (as adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in ‘Conversations with God’ Book 3).
“God creates us with different gifts. Each one of us comes into the world with a different collection of life circumstances that often severely challenge us, things that give us joy and in expressing our talents allow us to bless the people, the world around us.”
“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the seemingly difficult path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
“When I let go of what (and who) I think I am, I become all that I can be… and am capable of being.” – craig (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)
“Love God, yourself (and so ensure a life-long romance) and also your neighbour.”
About the submitter:
Craig likes (no, rather loves) to share knowledge and insights from his life experiences to try and help others in ‘every little way’ he can… without being too much of a “Mr goody goody boring two shoes” (as he’s lost the other one!). He has been studying the human mind, ‘the last unexplored frontier’ for much of his life. His mission is in his own small way, to try to help people live happier, more fulfilling and successful lives. He is currently “working” on a book ‘God and Formula One: Beyond the Zone’ (and what he has written to date is available at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z6BFX0 )
The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4
http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock)
https://www.createspace.com/pub/simplesitesearch.search.do?sitesearch_query=%22craig+lock%22&sitesearch_type=STORE (paperbacks)
and http://www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books
All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children –
MINE!
Craig’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at https://craigsblogs.wordpress.com/2011/09/09/craigs-list-of-blogs-updated-sept-2011/
““Change YOUR world and you help change THE world…for the better
“Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, empower, uplift, encourage … and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.”
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“You can cut down the flower, but nothing can stop the coming of the spring.”
“Aim at heaven and you’ll have earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll hit neither”
– CS Lewis
“When (or if ever) you arrive in heaven, let faith, hope and love be the wings that carried you there.”
– as adapted from the inspiring words of Jonathan Edwards, former minister in New England, Massachusetts
“The Greatest Race: Living by (with) faith, hope and love is the highest podium any person can reach, God’s podium that anyone stand on.”
– craig
“Having pursued the goals, the dreams set before us and run the race with persistence and endurance, after giving it all. Then one day standing on the summit of life, breathing in the pure sweet oxygen of achievement, totally satisfied in running the greatest race, the race of life one that ANYONE can run and win.
craig 11/11/11
Article Title: A BOOK “REVIEW”: THE RAINBOW PEOPLE OF GOD by Desmond Tutu
Shared by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): Books, Desmond Tutu, South Africa, Touching the Rainbow, spiritual thoughts, Jesus, Jesus Christ, inspiration, empowerment, peace and the pursuit of peace, reconciliation (enough there for now, craig)
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www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com www.religiousunity.wordpress.com www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.
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A BOOK “REVIEW”: THE RAINBOW PEOPLE OF GOD by Desmond Tutu
Edited by John Allen
Foreword by Nelson Mandela
First published in 1994 by Doubleday, a division of Transworld Publishers
“The Rainbow People of God serves as a powerful reminder of the social and political upheaval in South Africa in recent years. It also highlights the courage, passion and dedication of one man driven by his own values, faith, and sense of justice to overcome one of this century’s greatest abuses of human rights.”
“At home in South Africa, I have sometimes said in big meetings, where you have black and white together:
‘Raise your hands!’ Then I’ve said, Move your hands,’ and I’ve said: ‘Look at your hands – different colours representing different people. You are the rainbow people of God.’
And you remember the rainbow in the Bible is the sign of peace. The rainbow is the sign of prosperity. We want peace, prosperity and justice…. and we can have it when all the people of God, the rainbow people of God work together.”
– Desmond Tutu, preaching in Tromso, north of the Arctic Circle in Norway (5th December 1991)a
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Submitter’s Note:
Here are my notes in point-form (together with some personal thoughts) from this excellent book, the most important message of which transcends boundaries and is eternal… and this is why I’m sharing. In addition, Desmond Tutu’s great book brings back memories of the dark days under apartheid in South Africa, but also in many ways parallels my own journey…from the walking from darkness into the light.
All in “a land of laughter and joy, of justice and reconciliation, of peace and unity, of compassion, sharing and caring.”
Craig
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Help develop a culture of “live and let live” tolerance
“Let each one of us be channels of love , peace , justice and reconciliation.”
“The light shineth in the darkness and the darkness did not overwhelm the light.”
“God bless Africa
Guard her children
Guide her rulers
And give her peace.”
– former Achbishop Trevor Huddlestone (banned, then expelled from South Africa)
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The application of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the situation of injustice and oppression and exploitation (the very essence of apartheid).
Each person is created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26)
Apartheid policies are not only unjust and oppressive – they are positively unbiblical, unchristian, immoral and even evil.
If there is to be reconciliation, we who are the ambassadors of Christ… must be instruments of peace
“God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself”, declares St Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:9), summing up the teaching contained in other parts of the New Testament (John 12:32, Ephesians 1:10, Ephesians 214 and so on)
“The aim of the Church is to bring about social justice. Justice must be done to the poor and the oppressed, and if the present system does not serve this purpose, the public conscience must be roused to demand another.”
The hallowed tradition of direct non-violent action.
” I support the ANC in its objectives to establish a non-racial democratic South Africa; but I do not support its methods…
I am committed to work for a non-racial, just and democratic South Africa.”
I work for God’s Kingdom.”
Stand for the Truth
God came down in Jesus Christ to deliver us from bondage.
“If God be for us, who can be against us!”
Jesus was fully human (with fears, emotions, like each one of us). On earth he lived as no more than a man! He came to preach the gospel to those whom we call the marginalized members of society, to bind-up and heal the broken-hearted, to comfort those who mourn.
“If the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.”
– John.
We (each one of us, if we so choose) have been given the ministry of reconciliation, of liberation, of justice, of peace and of love. No encircling gloom can snuff out the light of Christ, the light of love, joy, peace, justice and reconciliation.
The resurrection of Jesus is our guarantee that right has triumphed and will triumph over wrong, that good has triumphed and will triumph over evil; it’s our guarantee that love has triumphed and will triumph over hate. Jesus Christ has broken down all kinds of walls of separation. You and I know despite all the evidence to the contrary that we, black and white together, are one in the Spirit. You and I know that we will hold hands, black and white together, with our heads held high, as we stride into the glorious future which God holds out to us, black and white together, as we work with Him for the fulfilment of the vision of St John, the Divine.
‘Salvation comes from our God, who is on the throne, and from the Lamb!”
The central work of Jesus was to effect reconciliation between God and us and also between man and man.
“True science cannot contradict true religion.”
St Paul says: God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself.”
– 2 Corinthians 5:19
The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.htmland http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007360X2O
His latest novels ‘The Awakened Spirit’ and ‘From Seeds of Hate to the Bonds of Love’, based on some true and inspiring stories
of the unquenchable, the indomitable human spirit, that lies within each one of us. Stories of ‘Endless Possibilities, Far and Unlimited (Grand) Horizons’
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com
www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com www.religiousunity.wordpress.com www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.
“The world’s smallest and most exclusive bookstore”
“Lord, make me a channel for Your peace to flow through to everyone I meet”
“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the often seemingly difficult or even “impassable”) path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
“Together, lets join (link) hands and march into a brighter future.”
– Amy Biehl (a young Fulbright scholar, tragically killed in South Africa in the lead-up to the first democratic election of 1994)
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Article Title: Sharing Some Uplifting and Inspirational Thoughts (from my Notes in “My Little Grey Book”):
“It’s Not the Mountain We Conquer, but Ourselves”
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Key words (tags): Hope, Spirituality, Mind, Mind-power, Quotations, New books, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality, Faith, Inspiration, Words of inspiration and Empowerment, “Spiritual Thoughts”, Peace (enough there now, craig!).
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The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://totheendoftherainbow.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com
Other Articles are available at http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 andhttp://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig
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These are some notes I have jotted down over the years; so sharing some thoughts of “the spiritual journey”, which may be included in a new “work”, “a labour of love”. Just “planting, sowing and watering, some seeds” (not my unkempt garden)… and hope they may be of interest. Enjoy.
“IT’S NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES” (from ‘BEYOND THE RAINBOW’)
INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS
Here are some thoughts I’ve collected (instead of stamps or bottle-tops) and jotted down recently in my “little grey book”. Some from authors unknown, and others mine, which may form part of a new work, true stories on HOPE and SPIRIT. These notes form part of a new manuscript, which I may name ‘BEYOND THE RAINBOW’
These are some of the notes (in point form) from thoughts and ideas that I’ve written down and collected over the years (some from authors and sources unknown), which may be of interest and get you “tinking” about these “airey-fairey matters”. Hope it’s not too “heavy heavy” for you and that these thoughts may be helpful, uplifting and perhaps even inspirational to you in your spiritual growth. Enjoy…
craig
“IT’S NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES” (from ‘BEYOND THE RAINBOW’)
Find a new way of telling a story
THE MIND
“The mind is a lot stronger than the body.”
– US motor-cycle racer (Moto GP) Nicky Hayden
From success to significance
“Greatness is forged in the valley of adversity.”
The power of ONE and the far `greater power of MANY.
Change the present and you change the future!
There are no borders – only horizons
“The empires of the future are the empires of the mind.”
– Winston Churchill (in his 1943 speech to Harvard University)
“The mind is its own place and a Heav’n of Hell, a Hell of Heav’n”
– John Milton
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
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THE POWER OF SPORT
“Sport is so much more than playing the game. What sport can do for communities, for countries can be transformational. That’s not just about seeing people win. It’s around the power of people to see what’s possible. It’s about aspiration and getting involved.”
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SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS
“Aim at heaven and you’ll have earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll hit neither.” – CS Lewis
“In the midst of darkness, light exists (there is light)
Shine a light in the darkness.
“If these words are true, then God will make a way.”
“If this is from God, it WILL one day come to pass.”
“I work for human rights for ALL.” (China, Myanmar (Burma???)
I have a passion for mutual tolerance and moderation
(“an extremist for tolerance and moderation”)
No physical or mental barrier can restrain the power (and strength) of the human spirit.
It’s a tribute to the tenacity of the human spirit.
MINE RESCUE RECONNECTS US TO THE BEST OF HUMAN SPIRIT
Miners story gripped the world, because it inspired.
“In an increasingly complex world, this was a tale that reminded the world of the enduring values offriendship, resilience, resolve, endurance, stoicism and ingenuity.
Stories imbued with the spirit of such men have lost none of their ability to inspire countless people in extremely difficult situations around the globe.
A tribute to courage. A call to hope
A beacon of light in a sea (ocean) of despair
Triumph over tragedy
The depth and breadth (latitude) of the human spirit
Man’s quest for rest and inner peace
– Ingrid Betancourt (Columbian hostage)
“The most noble aspects of the human spirit. – unquenchable in its search for freedom and justice”
Great and powerful writing by Rian Malan in his compelling book ‘My Traitors Heart’ (pg 325)
“The important thing is not to win, but to take part.
The important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.”
– Baron Pierre De Coubertin (founder of the modern Olympics)
“I work for ALL humanity”
“I work with ideas…and words are my tools.”
– craig
“The only way God can speak to people on planet earth is through people (US and YOU). – my good friend, “The Prophet”
As John Shelby Spong, former archbishop of Newark (very controversial in Christian circles) wrote in his book ‘Jesus for the Non Religious’: “The real Jesus is the figure, the world, humanity needs today to lead it back to the ‘God experience’ on which Christianity was originally built.”
“I want to belong to God.” – Mother Teresa
“I’m just a pencil in the hands of God.” – Mother Teresa
“I think God exists.” the words of famous German psycho-analayst, Carl Jung aged 18
“I KNOW God exists.” – Carl Jung at age 80
“God’s love lights for us our highest possibilities and the pinnacle of meaning in our individual lives.”
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PEACE
The principles you live by create the world we live in.
“Change can only happen when you change the hearts and minds of those who oppose you.” – Kadeer (can’t recall her first name)
There are other ways to resolve conflict other than through war.
“You can’t kill your way to peace. You have to win the hearts and the minds of the people first”
– Imran Khan
“Out of the ashes of defeat, she (he) arose in glorious triumph (victory)
NOTHING is impossible. Even peace is possible…one sunny day.
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HOPE
“He who does not hope to win has already lost.” – Jose Olmedo
“The country, South Africa* survives, because of the strength, hope and optimism of its people.”???
Read ‘Beyond the Miracle‘ by Allister Sparks
Plant seeds of hope
“Inspired by the promise of a new frontier”
“Faith is the light that guides you through the darkness.” – Emmet Fox
“There are infinite possibilities in little beginnings.”
The word ‘esperanza’ = hope (in Spanish)
“The greatest mountain we need to climb lies in our our own minds”. It’s not the highest mountain that we conquer, but ourselves, our own mentality. Overcoming perceived limits to reach (attain) the pinnacle of our own minds.”
– craig (as inspired by the words of Sir Edmund Hillary, conquerer of Mount Everest (1919-2008)
Shine a light in the darkness
Together, lets walk into a bright new tomorrow
shared by an “incorrigible encourager and people-builder”
“From the depth of the valleys, in the deserts of despair, there is hope… as there is the unquenchable oasis, the immense breadth and depth of the human spirit… always.”
“When you have hope in your heart, then you’ll never walk alone.”
– craig (as inspired by the signage at the Liverpool football stadium in England)
About the Submitter:
Craig has a ‘passion’ for writing books that tell stories about people doing positive things in this often so hard, sometimes unkind world, occasionally cruel, yet always amazing world – true stories that leave the reader feeling uplifted, empowered and hopefully even inspired. Craig’s mission is to encourage people to believe in themselves and try to help inspire people around the world to achieve their goals and dreams in life, whatever they may be. In his life mission Craig hopes to encourage, motivate and inspire people to be their best through realising their full potentials and live their very best lives (without being too much of a “too boring Mr goody-goody two shoes” (as he’s lost one!). Craig believes in the great potential of every human being in the journey of life and loves to encourage people to share their individual (and guiding) spirits, so that they become all that they are CAPABLE of being.
“A book is small enough to hold in your hand; but when you read it, the walls fall away and you’re in a room as big as the world.”
A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.”
– Chinese proverb
“A book, like a dog, is man’s best friend, but inside it’s too dark to read.”
– Groucho Marx (I “tink”)
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://totheendoftherainbow.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com
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“Together, one mind, one heart, one life, one small step at a time, let’s plant the seeds, the hope of a better and brighter future…
by walking into a bright new tomorrow.”
THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED
It’s the spirit of its people that makes a country, any country great.
“Let us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Rather than borders, let us look at distant horizons
together…in the common spirit of the value and dignity of a shared personhood as citizens of planet earth. We here in far-off New Zealand share the common bond of humanity: the pain, the sadness, suffering and joy inherant in the human condition, no matter where in the world you may live.”
– Craig Lock (3rd September 2004)
“When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light your own candle and let your light illuminate the world, like the radiance from a window at midnight.” That’s a metaphor, BTW
“I believe often we greatly underestimate our potential and resources. We have it all within to do anything; but when we feel weak and don’t think we have anything left to give, then
all we need to do is ask in prayer. You will receive wisdom, strength, imagination and creativity you never knew you possessed from without, from a Higher Power, your Creator…
and then nothing is impossible to you and God.”
“Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life (and Ground of our very Being).
Article Title: Sharing Some “Airy-fairy/Arty-farty” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings
Author: Craig Lock
Key Words: Inspiration, Spiritual Thoughts, Spiritual Quotes, Spiritual Thoughts, ‘Words of inspiration and upliftment’, hope.
Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
www.lulu.com/craiglock and http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)
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These writings (from some years back) may be freely published, electronically or in print. If they help, bring joy or perhaps even inspire others “out there”, then we’re very happy. Hope these other thoughts that I’ve written over the years may be uplifting in a sometimes very sad and cruel, yet still beautiful and amazing world.
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Sharing Some “Airy-fairy/Arty-farty” Spiritual Thoughts/Writings
Submitter’s Note:
Enjoy these thoughts, based on my absolute faith in a Higher Power, God, Ultimate Source, or whatever the concept of Some Being far Greater than oneself means to you: a Supreme Being, the Grand Designer, Infinite Intelligence, Great/Infinite Spirit (welI I have to with the life I’ve led and still lead daily… and the various predicaments I’ve been in!)… and I KNOW that this faith has never ever failed me, so gets strengthened daily. And this spark of the DIVINE lies within EVERY ONE of us. So am sharing… enjoy…
In the aftermath of so many natural and human disasters (as well as the tragic on-going violence in Iraq, the Sudan and now Kenya), thought I’d share these thoughts in an often extremely dark, yet always amazing world. Because of the strength, resilience and magnanimity of the human condition, no matter where in the world people may live, which calls forth our common BEING.
Life is never easy for most people on the planet… “lest we forget”.
Because we human BEINGS (and not “doings”) have the power of CHOICE (or free-will) in our reactions to whatever life throws at us, we are SPIRITUAL beings on an earthly existence…
and we can consciously choose to elevate our level of thinking on our individual spiritual journeys, should we so want.
It’s the spirit of its people that makes a country, any country great.
“Let us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Rather than borders, let us look at distant horizons
together…in the common spirit of the value and dignity of a shared personhood as citizens of planet earth. We here in far-off New Zealand share the common bond of humanity: the pain, the sadness, suffering and joy inherant in the human condition, no matter where in the world you may live.”
– Craig Lock (3rd September 2004)
“When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light your own candle and let your light illuminate the world, like the radiance from a window at midnight.” That’s a metaphor, BTW
“I believe often we greatly underestimate our potential and resources. We have it all within to do anything; but when we feel weak and don’t think we have anything left to give, then
all we need to do is ask in prayer. You will receive wisdom, strength, imagination and creativity you never knew you possessed from without, from a Higher Power, your Creator…
and then nothing is impossible to you and God.”
“Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life (and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate your own path.YOUR spirit will help makes the lives of others easier by illuminating others paths. For this light is our humanity, the spirit of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and
especially love…and it lies within each one of us. Through your actions and your being, let your light, YOUR spirit truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted by a candle at midnight.”
– craig (as adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in ‘Conversations with God’ Book 3).
“There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that flows through (and from), the Source of our Being, the Spirit of God, Life. So don’t spend your days stringing and tuning
your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes of music right now.”
“Success to others may be apparent in what you DO; but significance, meaning and purpose lies, then reveals itself in what you ARE and BECOME down the ‘river of life’ – how
and the spirit with which you face, then overcome the daily obstacles, the frequent trials and tribulations along the often rocky path-way of life’s magical and mysterious journey.
Light your path brightly.”
“I truly believe we can ALL create and enthuse magic into ‘so-called humdrum little lives’. You don’t just have to be the choreographer, or the conductor of your life script –
rather paint your life as the masterpiece it could (one day) be. There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that flows through the spirit of God. So don’t spend your
days stringing and tuning your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes of music right now.”
“Do not follow the well-beaten track of others towards success – like the rainbow, it is often an illusion always just beyond our reach. Make your own path and let your spirit blaze a brilliant trail towards the pot of gold, the prize for the gift – one that is uniquely you and YOUR successful journey down the river of life.
“For me true success may be measured by the fortitude, with which so many ordinary people around the globe overcome numerous seemingly insurmountable obstacles through sheer force of
character and indomitable spirit. They rise above the severest adversity down the often rocky journey of life. Unheralded, yet with an unquenchable and infinite generosity of human spirit, these are lives of greatness and souls who are the true heroes of this world.”
– craig (written after the Asian tsunami 13th August 2004)
“If it is peace you want, seek to change yourself, not other people. It is easier to protect your feet with slippers than to carpet the whole of the earth.”
– Anthony de Mello (United Nations official from Brazil, tragically killed in Iraq in 2003 – a man of vision, integrity and great generosity of spirit).
“Ignite the light in your soul,
then you will spread light in people.
Plant beauty in yourself
and harmony will blossom in your home.
When harmony perfumes the home
There will be order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation,
There will be peace in the world.”
– Adapted from ancient Chinese proverb with humanity by “young” Dr Andy Eastcott and Craig Lock, Gisborne, New Zealand
“When the world is filled with love, peoples hearts are overflowing with hope.”
“I believe it is our responsibility (or CHOICE) as human beings to ‘serve’ others through sharing our ‘God-given’ abilities, knowledge, experiences and especially talents.
These are our gifts from our Creator; but what we do with those talents is our ‘gift to God’. I want to light a candle of hope and love, by shining my own ‘little light’
(note alliteration!) on the world as brightly as I can. This spirit is my ‘little gift’ to God, Life, the Universe, Infinite Spirit, the Ultimate Source.”
“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the often seemingly difficult or even “impassible”) path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
“We have it within; but we get it all from without. There is a well-spring of strength, wisdom, courage and great imagination within each one of us; but once we draw on this truth, it gets watered from without, by a Higher Source – the Ultimate Source of Life and Love, which is God, the very Ground of our Being.”
“Our Greatest Good is perhaps not to share our material possessions, our money and ‘riches’ with others, but through faith in other people, to so lay the foundation to reveal the rich treasure that lies within themselves.”
“Even when your own light appears to be extinguished, another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it into a bright flame… somewhere, someday, somehow.”:
– craig
“Be the very best person you can be with “loads of” FUN. Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God,
Our Creator intended and CALLED us to become.”
“When I let go of who (and what) I think I am, then I become all that I am capable of being.”
– Craig Lock (as adapted and inspired from Lao Tzu)
“Deep within us there is a flame that burns, a divine spark that can become the unconquerable human spirit. And that flame is the spark of God. In some it burns brightly, in others it is barely distinguishable; but always it burns…and with love and acceptance the flame gets higher and brighter. We can help others to kindle this flame by seeing the good in them, even if they don’t see it themselves.”
“When the power of love overcomes (or conquers) the love of power the world, man will at long last know peace.”
– adapted slightly from American musician, Jimi Hendrix
“Most of us cannot do great things, so let’s just do the little things in a great way.”
– Mother Teresa
“God creates us with different gifts. Each one of us comes into the world with a different collection of life circumstances that often severely challenge us, things that give us joy and in expressing our talents allow us to bless the people, the world around us.”
“With passion and purpose in our individual lives we can touch others and in so doing illuminate the hearts and minds of humanity to make a better world (through helping raise the ‘collective consciousness’ in others). Let us offer an alternate vision for the world to embrace: one that celebrates our individual differences and beliefs, yet banishes the fanatical ideology of intolerance and hatred to the darkness from which it emerged. Each one of us in our own little ways can offer a compelling new horizon: a bright future of justness, righteousness and justice, tolerance, respect for other traditions and values . Especially by LIVING the vision of hope and with thoughts of peace … a state of being fuelled, illuminated by the eternal flame of love, which can light the darkest night…. always “
– me
“One small candle can illuminate the darkness, so light your own candle… and shine your own bright light on humanity.”
Shared by craig Eagle Productions ( Information and InspirationDistributors, Incorrigible Encouragers and People-builders, Writing for Self-empowerment”)
I hope these writings from some years back bring hope and joy to you as you float down the “river of life” (that’s a metaphor, btw).
“Together, one mind, one life at a time, let’s see how many people we can impact, encourage, empower, uplift and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials.”
About the author
Craig is presently working* on his latest novel ‘The Awakened Spirit’, based on some true and inspiring stories from the “beloved country” of South Africa – tales of the indomitable human spirit that lies within each one of us, told against the backdrop of a troubled and exciting continent. Stories of “endless possibilities, far and great horizons”.
* btw… he’s not really “working” as the story seems to be “writing itself!”.
http://www.craiglockbooks.comhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/craig_lock.html
The various books that Craig ‘felt inspired to write’ are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.htmlhttp://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/craiglock and www.lulu.com/craiglock
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and http://craigsblogs.wordpress
“Blessed are the Peacemakers,
because they’ll achieve plenty of Frequent Flyer points.”
“Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let’s encourage, impact, uplift and perhaps even inspire the world.”
THESE WRITINGS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED
PPS
“True success is being ‘the who’ YOU really want to be, as you ride the rapids and water-falls of life.”
– craig
:
Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts to Live By (and “put a smile on your dial”… hopefully)
Shared by: Craig Lock
Key Words: Quotes, Quotations, Inspirational Quotes, Inspiration, Inspirational Thoughts, Spiritual Thoughts, Empowerment, Words of inspiration, upliftment and empowerment, dreams, believe, hope.
Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress
Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)
Publishing Guidelines:
All my articles (and quotations) may be freely published. If they make a difference in people’s lives by encouraging or bringing some joy in an often very dark world, then I’m very happy.
“We share what we know, so that we all may grow.”
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SHARING SOME THOUGHTS TO LIVE BY (AND HOPEFULLY “PUT A SMILE ON YOUR DIAL” *)
* from “Inspirational Books“
Thought I’d share some thoughts (the reason I write is to share). All may be freely published. If they bring some joy to anyone through my writings, I’m very happy, so ENJOY…
GOALS:
“A wish is just a wish, A New Years Resolution is just a resolution. Goals have deadlines and are stepping stones down the path, the stair-case to your dreams.”
“Meeting a goal takes dedication, effort and sacrifice and all that it takes to turn a goal into a dream is TIME.”
“Great people are just ordinary people, who usually find themselves in extra-ordinary situations…and who possess extra-ordinary amounts of determination.”
“A man (OOPS, or woman) without a dream is destined never to fulfil his or her full potential in life. Never give up on your dream… but take time to smell the flowers on your very individual journey. Be yourself and daily count your blessings; then try to make a difference in the world – however small. Try to shine your own little ray of sunshine to make the lives of others easier in some small way.
You can derive the greatest pleasure from treading the wildest uncertain path down the ‘river of life…and just being you.”
“We can all use the internet to reach out to the ‘global community’ and build a better world in this new ‘Information Revolution’, that is upon us. Let’s use it wisely, respect our diversity and unique cultures; yet celebrate a new world in union. It is up to each one of us to spark the strong creative spirit that is within each one of us. If set alight, it is a unique contribution to the world, that will burn brightly for future generations and make your personal VISION of the future a REALITY…and may perhaps even be your ‘unique DESTINY and legacy on this planet’.”
“My writing mission is through my words to inform, illuminate, entertain, uplift, delight, as well as hopefully even inspiring people. I aim to do this by sharing my knowledge and life experiences – through supporting, encouraging and empowering others to be the best person they can possibly be.”
“I truly want to let the light shine through my words to impact and help others…to inspire people throughout our (sometimes happy and sometimes dark and sad (yet always beautiful and magical) world.”
“Whether you’re a candle in a corner, or a beacon on a hill, let your light shine brightly.”
“When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light your own candle and let your light illuminate the world, like the radiance from a window at midnight.” That’s a
metaphor, BTW
“Life is about finding, then following the dream… and one’s dream/vision comes to reality through believing in yourself, making the commitment and then creating it.”
“Whatever, you want to do or dream you can do, the hardest part is making a beginning. Once you take that first step in following your passion, the rest will follow
naturally…and lead to who know’s where.”
“I believe it is our responsibility (or CHOICE) as human beings to ‘serve’ others through sharing our ‘God-given’ abilities, knowledge, experiences and especially talents.
These are our gifts from our Creator; but what we do with those talents is our ‘gift to God’. I want to light a candle of hope and love, by shining my own ‘little light’
(note alliteration!) on the world as brightly as I can. This spirit is my ‘little gift’ to God, Life, the Universe, Infinite Spirit, the Ultimate Source.”
“Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God, Our Creator intended us to become.”
Let the light of your BEING shine brightly; so revealing Who You Really Are. Be a Bringer of the Light, which emanates from our soul, God, our Creator, the Source, the Essence of Life (and Ground of our very Being).
Therefore, it can do more than illuminate your own path. YOUR spirit will help makes the lives of others easier by illuminating others paths.
For this light is our humanity, the spirit of God, truth, wisdom, beauty and especially love…and it lies within each one of us. Through your actions and your being, let your light, YOUR spirit truly shine brightly on the world, like the radiance emitted by a candle at midnight.”
– Craig Lock (inspired by and adapted from Neale Donald Walsh in ‘Conversations with God’ Book 3).
“Success to others may be apparent in what you DO; but significance, meaning and purpose lies, then reveals itself in what you ARE and BECOME down the ‘river of life’ – how and the spirit with which you face, then overcome the daily obstacles, the frequent trials and tribulations along the often rocky path-way of life’s magical and mysterious journey. Light your path brightly.”
” I truly believe we can ALL create and enthuse magic into ‘so-called humdrum little lives’. You don’t just have to be the choreographer, or the conductor of your life script – rather paint your life as the masterpiece it could (one day) be. There is a rich tapestry of talent in every human soul, that flows through the spirit of God. So don’t spend your days stringing and tuning your instrument; start making and playing your unique tunes of music right now.”
“The task ahead of you can always be overcome by the power within you…and the often seemingly difficult or even “impassible”) path ahead of you is never as steep with the great spirit that lies within you.”
“Do not follow the well-beaten track of others towards success – like the rainbow, it is often an illusion always just beyond our reach. Make your own path and let your spirit blaze a brilliant trail towards the pot of gold, the prize for the gift – one that is uniquely you and YOUR successful journey down the mysterious and magical river of life.
“Even when your own light appears to be extinguished, another human being may light that candle once more,
turning it someday into a bright flame… somewhere, somehow”
“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing with hope.”
All these thoughts (quotations) may be freely published. If these words bring comfort, encouragement, joy, peace of mind or perhaps even inspiration and hope to anyone struggling in the often very difficult and harsh circumstances of life, that we sometimes find ourselves in, then I’m very happy.
Eagle Productions (“Incorrigible Encouragers, Information and Inspiration Distributors”)
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to use the Internet and he won’t bother you for months…or perhaps even years!”
(Sorry men… however, I presume this principle also applies to our women-folk!).
“Quote Unquote”: A collection of inspirational quotations on various subjects, together with personal anecdotes, which inspired the author early in his writing “career”. “Quote Unquote” and other books* by Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 and http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
* Hard copies and e-books – fiction and non-fiction: novels, self help, personal growth, inspiration, travel, humour and money books
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress
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THESE QUOTATIONS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED
Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness)
… which I believe is the only way the world will move towards a more peaceful planet.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
– Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Love is the only force that can erase the difference between people or bridge the chasms of bitterness. In a changing world, it is a constant. It is the security of the home. It is a beacon of hope in a world of distress.” *
– Wayne R. Bills, MA
“Faith is the pillar of strength that allows man to achieve the impossible, reach the unattainable and solve the unfathomable.”
Article Title: Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness)
Author Name: Craig Lock
Key Words: Love, power of love, inspiration, inspirational thoughts, spirituality, spiritual thoughts, love, power of life, empowerment, words of empowerment, transformation
Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 andhttp://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are at http://peacepursuit.wordpress.com/
http://breakdownwalls.wordpress.com/
www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com
www.sharefaith.wordpress.com and craigs various blogs are at http://craigsblogs.wordpress.com
Other Articles are available at:
http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/user/15565 andhttp://www.ideamarketers.com/library/profile.cfm?writerid=981
(Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, spiritual, ‘spiritual writings’ (how ‘airey-fairey’), words of inspiration and money management, how boring now, craig)
Publishing Guidelines:
These writings (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print. Enjoy (hopefully)…
“We share what we know, so that we all may grow.”
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Sharing some Thoughts (and Quotations) on the Power of Love to Make a Difference (through Helping Make a Shift in Global Consciousness)
… which I believe is the only way the world will move towards a more peaceful planet.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.
– Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Love is the only force that can erase the difference between people or bridge the chasms of bitterness. In a changing world, it is a constant. It is the security of the home. It is a beacon of hope in a world of distress.” *
– Wayne R. Bills, MA
“Faith is the pillar of strength that allows man to achieve the impossible, reach the unattainable and solve the unfathomable.”
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13 (NIV)
“There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love. Because when a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore he has power. Only strive for power, if it is not at the cost of other people. Power corrupts. You first have to be pure and righteous, before one can attain power. I believe that love is a greater force than power.”
– Alan Paton, great South African humanitarian and author of the classic ‘Cry the Beloved Country“
Great inspiring words of wisdom!
Through violence you may murder a murderer, but you can’t murder
murder. Through violence you may murder a liar, but you can’t establish
truth. Through violence you may murder a hater, but you can’t murder
hate. Darkness cannot put out darkness. Only light can do that…
“Difficult and painful as it is, we must walk on in the days ahead with
an audacious faith in the future. When our days become dreary with
low-hovering clouds of despair, and when our nights become darker than a
thousand midnights, let us remember that there is a creative force in
this universe, working to pull down the gigantic mountains of evil, a
power that is able to make a way out of no way and transform dark
yesterdays into bright tomorrows. Let us realize the arc of the moral
universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”
– Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr
I love the following quote which guides and inspires me daily, so am sharing…
“The moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed.”
– J. Krishnamurti (thanks dearest mom)
“There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer. There is no disease that enough love will not heal. No door that enough love will not open. No gulf that enough love will not bridge. No wall that enough love will not throw down. And no sin that enough love will not redeem. It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble. How hopeless the outlook. How muddled the tangle. How great the mistake. A sufficient realisation of love will dissolve it all. And if you could love enough, you would be the happiest and most powerful person in the world.”
– Emmett Fox
“When the power of love overcomes (or conquers) the love of power, man and the world will at long last know peace.”
– adapted slightly from American musician, Jimi Hendrix
I see only one hope for our very troubled world, and that is when all peoples, black, brown and white desiring neither power, money nor especially a sense of self importance, come together to work hard for it with the creative spirit, that is in every one of us. With economic growth and the creation of jobs, people feel secure with a sense of well-being…and are happy.
When people act in a spirit of goodness, concern for humanity and especially utmost integrity, desiring only the good of their countries and so the world, the world be a far more prosperous and peaceful place – a world perhaps one day even at peace with itself.
– craig
LOVE is the greatest and most powerful force in the world (as was the simple message of Jesus Christ);
so shine your own unique bright light on an often darkened world …in a spirit of living at the highest level of humanity.
“When the world is filled with love, people’s hearts are overflowing
with hope.”
– craig
About the submitter:
Craig is passionate about a more peaceful world; so in his various writings Craig strives in some small way to break down social, cultural, religious and economic barriers through “planting, then sowing ideas as ‘seeds of hope’”. He believes that whilst we should celebrate our differences, what we share is way more important than what divides us. Craig’s new work ‘A New Dawn’ is set in the Middle East: To attempt to find ‘common ground’/principles between different religions and cultures and to try to make some difference in building bridges in an ever more dangerous, turbulent and uncertain world. “A passionate story of inspiration: hope, faith, peace and especially love.”
The various books* that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.creativekiwis.com/index.php/books and http://goo.gl/vTpjk
All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children –
MINE!
The submitter’s blogs (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) are
http://www.peacepursuit.wordpress.com
http://www.breakdownwalls.wordpress.com
http://www.buildbridgesofunderstanding.wordpress.com
http://www.buildbridgesofunity.wordpress.com
http://www.sharefaith.wordpress.com
and his various other blogs are at http://www.craigsblogs.wordpress.com and http://www.craiglock.wordpress.com
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* “Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.”
~ Franz Kafka
“Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered fire.”
– Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
“Be the very best person you can be. Become the person you are CAPABLE of being … and ALL the person God,
the Ultimate Source, the Essence of Existence intended and CALLED us to become….and most importantly, have ‘loads’ of FUN along the journey.”
– craig
Together, one mind, one heart, one life at a time, today let’s plant the seeds, the hope of a better future … a brighter tomorrow
THESE THOUGHTS MAY BE FREELY PUBLISHED
PPS
“Love is the medicine for the sickness of the world.”
– Karl Menninger writing in his famous book ‘ Love against Hate’
“My church, mosque, synagogue, and/or temple lies (stands) in my own heart”
– craig
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