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The fact that the externals can effect the quality of development of the essence, but NOT the essence itself. I found that perspective quite interesting.
My question has to do with the lesson statement for what we will learn in week 2:
“How you are completely controlled in every aspect of your life and why you still think you can achieve freedom.”
From what I read, it appears that we are influenced by outside forces and inside (internal) forces. However, according to the lesson, “Free Will is really ignorance.”
I do understand that our environment influences our choices (where we were born to whom we were born) but I am baffled by the thought that we are completely controlled in EVERY aspect of our lives.
Please explain. Thank you.
True freedom is in the connection with the Creator by not just the absence of certain things but by the spiritual. That point in the heart that leads us to connect with the Divine. It’s not so much dos and donts but understanding the root of our soul. “There is no coercion in spirituality.”
The environment that appreciates the internality more than the externality is one we want to dwell in.
Internality: the state of being internal focused on our inner nature, or psychological inwardness.
Ethical values
“A person bears no responsibility for external or internal actions, including our doubts and descents.”
Please explain this. It seems quite contradictory. How do we draw close to God/Creator if there’s nothing required? Please explain.
How can I feel that the entire reality is the action of the Creator?
“Perpetual Creation: This is not just a historical event; the Creator is actively, {“bringing the world into being”} in every moment, meaning reality is a constant, unfolding expression of divine will.”
He is the Divine Creator of all that is in heaven and earth. As we observe the beauty of our planet we see his handiwork and can marvel at the order in which everything was designed.
The is NONE besides Him, meaning that it is He our Creator that we worship and allow to penetrate the deep places of our heart. Nothing else truly satisfies. We approach each day with gratitude and expectation. As we become more aligned with Him we put aside our egoistic nature and become more like our Creator .
