In this third lesson on Light and Life, we will explore the differences
between a rebellion mindset and a mindset that is oriented toward
progressive thinking--a people moving into Light and Life. It would be
wise for us to consider the "Golden Rule" as a universal
understanding--and that would be helpful to keep in the forefront of your
thinking, but in application on a world conditioned by rebellion, the
Golden Rule is mostly thought of as a Utopian idea that comes after your
neighbor adopts this thinking. Light and Life is a state of
being--simply being in a relationship of goodness with your fellows.
The
application and expression of a Light and Life mindset is not something
unattainable or afar off in the distant future. Many Urantians are
already living with this mindset and the application of the Golden
Rule--they wake each day and apply this thinking throughout the course of
their day. They are naturally attractive in their energy and draw
others of like mind to themselves. Herewith, a synergy begins to
organize and they become moved to solve some problem of inequity in
their lives, their social circles; and engage the world with an attitude
that they can make a difference. These people exist today and are seen
as the "movers and shakers" of the world that draw attention to some
need or problem to be solved. They are not interested in
self-indulgence or self-recognition--no, but the recognition of the
problems and inequities to be solved. These people often come from very
humble or troubled beginnings and have made a decision--they used their
mind and willpower to choose how they would live their life going
forward--a thinking that anything is possible and achievable.
Many
of you will see these people as gifted or ingenious, but mostly they
are quite ordinary in intelligence--they only see the world differently
and they do not follow the same thinking that creates suffering in the
world. They recognize that opportunity is a co-creative process whether
they see it coming from within or through collaboration with others.
The mindset of Light and Life is this way and you can be this way--you
can begin today if you are willing and decide not to wait for your
neighbor to adopt this thinking first. Take your co-creative thinking
to the next level and become the change you want to see in the world.
See the world, not as evil, but as being guided through co-creationism.
Waking up to recognize co-creative guidance in your own life will
empower you to work together with your fellows to move your world closer
to Light and Life.
Conservative and liberalism are mindsets that
exist as the antidote to the other and rarely will they become unified
to solve any problem--they naturally create separation--"us against
them" thinking. Unity is found in the intersecting values both sides
already agree on, but use different language to describe it. Look for
the intersecting values that are true, beautiful, and good for all
people. "Unconditional understanding" and communication are key to
finding the intersecting values. Too much listening to the opinions of
others without having any discerning thoughts of your own is what keeps
you stuck in the polarized mindset (rebellion mindset). Recognize this
polarized view and choose not to follow after it. A mindset of Light
and Life is one that recognizes the exclusionary thinking of separation
and applies forgiveness and mercy--it seeks for the higher ground and
considers the possibilities that a way forward can be found that
benefits all sides.
The one caveat to separation is when one
side is choosing an immoral path--there can be no intersecting values in
immoral choosing. Who then defines what is right and wrong? Society
does--it comes from a collective inner knowing and can always be held
against the Golden Rule and tested. Society will always want a better
path than what exists today and will work with its leadership to
redefine it--it moves and transforms as the thinking of its citizens
progress (or regress).
The mindset of Light and Life is already
here on your world. Look for it and you will see it--you will recognize
it and you shall become more sensitive to the rebellion mindset-that
thinking that creates separation or acts immorally. Think about those
rare instances where two polarized sides courageously stepped aside from
their positions and reached out with a handshake in hope of finding a
way forward. It makes headlines-there is a warm feeling of goodness that
pervades the space around such courageous consideration and the
recognition that both can co-exist having differences yet respect the
other while solutions are sought. Why are these events so rare? Each
side is waiting for the other to move first.
Be the first to choose Light and Life in your own thinking and watch the miracles unfold around you.
Brotherhood is possible,
I AM Uteah
Receiver's Note: I
am reminded by Uteah that these messages are co-creative in nature and
are not the exclusive words of Uteah, but the ideas that are impressed
upon me through a co-creative process. This same process can be applied
to any co-creative endeavor by any person living on Urantia that is
indwelled with the Presence of the Father through the agency of the
Thought Adjuster. Understanding that you are all co-creators is the very
thing that will bring Light and Life to Urantia.