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Living Peace in Your Heart and in the World
We are at a crossroads of choice in how we wish to live as human beings on Earth. Will we choose to live in peace, finding common ground with other
nations to make this seemingly elusive state of being a reality? Or will we continue to do what countries have done for thousands of years and use our fears as the driving force to
crush other nations?
Now at this critical time in humanity’s evolution, the key to a simpler life and to living just like Jesus is coming through into our world
consciousness. Great prophets throughout the ages have spoken of the second coming of Christ and alluded to coming disasters and the end of the world. This apocalyptic vision of
the future of humankind has been presented as the final outcome of our life’s work as a collective whole. But might these visions only be a possibility presented to awaken us to
outcomes we can indeed change? Within us, we each hold the power of creation to live heaven or hell upon Earth.
Which reality will we choose?
At this point in history we hold the capability to effect world destruction. We also hold the capability for world transformation on a personal and
global level. Within our very being, we each hold the ability to link with our higher spirit-self, the eternal part of us that resides within the divine realm. Tapping into
knowledge uniquely our own, we hold the capability to transcend pain, fear, and suffering, and bring peace to our own lives as well as to those of others by integrating the
abundance of our higher spirit-self into daily life. This was the secret to Jesus’ ability to link so closely with Spirit to do God’s work upon Earth.
Each step in a spiritual journey is singular and begins with one individual. We each hold the capacity to explore great inner realms of spirituality
and reclaim the knowledge, grace, and peace that are our divine birthright (excerpted from The Jesus Path: 7 Steps to a Cosmic Awakening, page 2).
Choosing the Path of Peace
“Walk with me, my friend, and I will show you the way of peace,” said the ascended master to the inner ears of Jesus. Jesus stood up beside the
tree under which he had been meditating. He laid his hand upon the arm of the glowing master, who led him deeper into the wilderness.
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A story from The Jesus Path: 7 Steps to a Cosmic Awakening illustrates the powerful choice of living peace in your heart and in
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“Master, why is it that you look real to me?” Jesus asked. “I can see your body, your robes, your hair, and even your arm seems solid to me.”
The master stopped walking and turned to face Jesus, placing his hand upon Jesus’ shoulder. “You feel real to me too. And yet I know that inside
of that shell of yours, a strong force of energy is waiting to be released. You hide your fluidity well within your body. I only borrowed this shell so that I may be with you on
Earth today.”
With that, the master turned and continued walking. Jesus studied the master’s back as he walked behind him. He could see little bursts of golden
energy rising up from the master and a white glow surrounded his body. As the master crossed the top of a knoll and disappeared behind a boulder, Jesus hurried to catch up.
As he passed the boulder, Jesus saw the master sitting in a clearing. He motioned for Jesus to sit beside him. Jesus settled down comfortably in front
of the master and looked at him expectantly. The master reached into his robe and pulled out a viper snake. Jesus’ eyes widened as the master placed the snake on the ground
between them. The snake hissed and coiled upon itself, glaring menacingly at Jesus. He did not take his eyes from the snake as the master began to speak.
“You see before you an enemy, a being who could take life from you in one strike. You fear his power, his ability to make you cower and run from his
presence,” said the master. He paused, waiting for a reaction from Jesus.
Across from him, Jesus sat very still, looking into the eyes of the snake. He knew the words of the master were true, and yet he could not acknowledge
them. He would have run if he could, but he knew his movement would cause the snake to strike. With great effort, he raised his eyes to meet the master’s.
The master smiled, and whispered, “Watch.”
The master lifted his hands over the viper. The snake hissed and turned toward the master. Jesus did not move as the master started chanting to the
snake, filling the clearing with a low melodious sound. Using his inner eyes, Jesus could see a pink energy flowing from the master’s hands and enveloping the snake. The snake
slowly unfurled itself and slithered toward a bush, disappearing into the undergrowth.
Jesus looked at the master, who had folded his hands into his lap. He wondered what else might be lurking within his robes.
The master laughed and stood with amazing speed. “I do not need this form any longer,” he said. The edges of his body blurred, and Jesus could see
tiny bits of energy breaking off and buzzing around his form. The master quickly disintegrated into a million little pieces, illuminating the clearing.
“I am peace when I give peace to others. No being can hurt me when I am love. I have no fear when I do not allow fear in my being. Even the poison
of a million vipers cannot bear witness to my demise when I give in to the glory of my being,” said the master, who now appeared as a soft glowing light in front of Jesus.
Jesus stood and reached out to the master, and his hand was enfolded by light. He could feel the warm energy encircling his hand, tingling upon his
skin.
“Show me this peace within,” Jesus said.
The light of the master enveloped Jesus, and he could feel emotions rising within his body. A calmness, an assuredness of soul, a compassion
unparalleled, a faith unwavering, a love unbridled, and a humility unbounded coursed through his being. A great knowingness spread through Jesus, and he knew that he had felt this
peace before.
He turned to see the snake emerging from the bush. He could see the red energy emanating from it as it slithered toward him. Raising his hands, he let
the love of his being flow forth and envelop the snake. It advanced quickly toward him, unrelenting.
Jesus began singing a blessing to the snake, “My brother, my love for you is complete, my compassion for you is great. Together we walk this Earth,
brothers united by our maker. I honor you and let you pass in peace.”
The snake slowed its progression and veered on its path. It slowly slid past Jesus and disappeared into the brush.
Jesus turned to the master, whose glowing energy floated beside him.
“Only in love may we truly face our enemy of fear, dear Jesus.”
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