Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Sprituality and Possibilities For Peace

Article Title: Sharing Some Thoughts (Assorted) On Sprituality and Possibilities For Peace
Shared by craig lock
Key Words: Mind, Spirit, Mindpower, Peace, World Peace, Spirituality, Spiritual Growth, Positive Thinking, Consciousness
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These thoughts in point-form (as with all my articles) may be freely published, electronically or in print.

"We share what we know, so that we all may grow."

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INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS:

I'm sharing some thoughts from my past notes, which may be of interest and get you "tinking" about these "airey-fairey matters". Hope this short piece is not too "heavy heavy" and that these thoughts may be helpful, 'thought-provoking' and perhaps even inspirational to you in helping make a better world.
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Sharing some thoughts (assorted) on SPIRITUALITY and POSSIBILITIES FOR PEACE ('Endless Possibilities'). But what can a mere I do ???

"Faith sees the invisible,
follows the unfathomable...
and achieves the impossible."

"I'd rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed."
NV Peale

Champion racing driver (and perhaps the greatest ever) Ayrton Senna once said: "I am able to experience God's presence on earth. God gives me strength and life is a present that God has given to us... and that we are obliged to keep it, to handle it carefully." Faith needs work, like everything else. It's about individual self-realisation. Senna's faith provided him with an armour of self belief.

Plant seeds of the highest thoughts in the fertile 'garden of the mind' and nothing is impossible with time, patience and persistent effort.
From small acorns, giant oak-trees grow.

THERE HAS TO BE ANOTHER WAY OF LIVING. It all starts with the individual and BELIEF in what you are trying to accomplish in your life. YOU be the change you wish to see in the world. Change in the world and even ultimately a more peaceful world lies within and starts as seeds in individuals - YOU and I. It's a transformation and raising of human consciousness.

Impossible???

Dropping enough pebbles into a still pond can make ripples, which can one day turn into a great wave!

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But where do our ideas come from (that's another book). Imagination, consciousness (higher) , our past experiences, "outer space" (as Edison called it) and/or God???.

"You feel a calling within. This is the voice of spirit, God, Creative Force, the highest thought, the highest values urging you forward to new levels of self expression and sharing something of yourself with others.

Listen to the calling in your heart, which will lead to not only your personal healing of past hurts and injustices (God, the Ultimate Source is "the great restorer", but towards those new directions, that can contribute positively to a new world. Join your consciousness with others to effect change, transformation and also by offering inspiring action towards a worthy cause. Go forth now and share with the world your beautiful and unique vision. Your positive thoughts, intentions and actions will bless others and bring great benefit to the world." #

The spirit, the divine spark that made the universe is in you...
but first it has to be activated. YOU can light a torch of hope for future generations. CHOOSE who you want to become and embrace the light. "We are then choosing hope over fear, unity over division and light over darkness" (thanks President Barack Obama).

Shared by Craig Lock ("just an ordinary person trying to write tirelessly for a more peaceful world")

# I don't know who wrote these wise words, to which I've added a few thoughts; so if anyone does, please let me know, so I can credit them (and ask the person for permission to include these inspiring words in my new manuscript 'Endless Possibilities, Far and Grand Horizons').

"Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life."
- St. Francis of Assisi (13th century)

(Thanks for sharing those beautiful words with me, dearest mom (even though I didn't understand them then). Your spirit of acceptance and love lives on... forever)

"Let each one of us build bridges rather than barriers, openness rather than walls. Let us look at distant horizons together in a spirit of acceptance, helpfulness, co-operation and peace. Let our leaders look at the future with a vision - to see things not as they are, but what they could one day become."
- craig

"When the world is filled with love, people's hearts are overflowing with hope."

"There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the infinite passion, mystery and even the occasional miracle in the magical journey of life."
- craig

PPS:
Craig's new blog (with extracts from his various writings: articles, books and new manuscripts) is available at: http://craiglock.wordpress.com/wp-admin/index.php?page=my-blogs

"Together, one mind, one soul at a time, let's see how many people we can impact, empower, encourage and perhaps even inspire to reach their fullest potentials. Change YOUR world and you help change THE world... for the better"

These thoughts may be freely published, electronically or in print

* "If the Lord makes you successful, I'll keep you humble."
- a wife (I won't say whose!)