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God, I Love Life - and I envision a much Grander version !!!, August 21, 2004
Once again Neale and God challenge us to challenge our notions of God. Each time I think Neale and God have said all there is to say, another set of nuances become present. This is evolution in action!
Before Neale's books, I had only found a couple books that *truly* struck a chord in my heart. Then the CWG series struck a chord so resounding that it was almost overwhelming. This is TRUTH, my heart said. Not just part of this, but every bit of it gave sound to the harmony I was seeking. It revealed the meaning I knew had to be at the root of our existence. And finally, the truth had been revealed. And each time I thought Neale had taken the revelation as far as possible, he has come back with another awesome addition.
Seek your own heart's truth. There is none else. The God revealed in Neale's books gives us that freedom.
Many people would have us believe that God requires much of us, but Tommorrow's God requires nothing specific of us. For some that is heresy. For some, that means that humanity will destroy itself with inappropriate behaviours.
For me, and for my vision of my fellow man, the ultimate requirement God has for us, is simply that we take full responsibility for all of our actions, and that we truly USE the complete freedom of choice which God has so wonderfully bestowed upon us all.
My vision of God is exactly that revealed so beautifully in all of Neale's books. Before these books, I had the beginnings off such a vision of God, but I could not complete the vision myself. I searched everywhere for the truth. It must be here somewhere, no? But I only found bits and pieces of divine truth, which were often intertwined with other bits of *human* truths which did not resonate in my soul.
Why would God punish us? No, God has *never* punished us. We've been punishing ourselves. We are at cause here. That is the sign of the ultimate freedom which God has bestowed upon us. God allows us to think anything, say anything, do anything, believe ANYTHING. This is too much responsibility for most people today, but it is the key to the next stage in our evolution.
I've always been spiritually oriented, but religion has not provided satisfying food for my hungry soul. Neale's books have provided that nourishment. They accelerated my personal process of unfolding. I feel so much more complete thanks to all of Neale's books.
Thank you Neale and THANK YOU God.
Now back to the wonderfully hard work of living, made easier by these revelations. And back to creating my grandest vision of the world we all live in, one interaction at a time.
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53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
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If we are to be a successful species., May 21, 2004
I've read many books pertaining to our need to change the way we go about doing things if we are to succeed as a species on this planet. Many have outlined the necessary steps that we must make in order to do so and none have done it more succinctly and beautifully as this book from Neale Donald Walsch. Recognizing the duality that exists within us as our ego and our true self, and that the true self is currently overshadowed by the ego, cuts to the very nature of our current world situation and all its attending war, strife and suffering. Only the ego uses tools of fear to try to bring about solutions to all the problems we see. Walsch's book brings this duality to the forefront using a very unique literary vehicle and whether you choose to believe that he actually converses with God is irrelevant. His word's ring so true that if read without blinders and preconceptions they touch our very core, our true selves,love. When we finally realize that all our travails are rooted in ego manifesting our reality we'll know that we aren't separate, but one, and that the belief in separateness is killing us at an ever increasing pace. Our problems are spiritual in nature as expressed through our misguided and misunderstood teachings of our religions. Walsch clearly shows how the dogmatic aspects of those religious beliefs have lead us very close to the brink of our own self destruction. All our religions at their foundation teach that love is the only answer. Unfortunately, misinterpretations of our religions are what the ego uses to have us believe that our's is the only way to salvation, and our way is the only way. Using all aspects of fear it manipulates us to the point that we no longer know who we really are and we cave into the fear. And knowing who we really are will be our only true salvation and it will only come once we embrace fully that love is the only answer. Unless that thought can be fully realized we are doomed to repeating the same pitiful attempts of answering our problems using the tools of fear so readily supplied by our egos. Walsch, or God speaking through him, gives us the basic tools to begin a transformation in our belief structure about who we are and who God is. This will lead to a new world, one based on love, not fear. One based on the knowledge that we all have at our core the one and only thing that can rejoin us as one, love. There are many good books finding there way into our hands giving us the guidance and opportunity we need to proceed into the 21st century successfully. Its up to us to finally say, we've had enough, there's got to be a better way.. I believe that way is outlined clearly in this book. If this book were to be read by everyone, I believe the world would see a profound move towards what we all profess to want, peace and love mainfested between all people. For yourself, your family, the family of man, and the future of the world, get this book and read it and then take action... do it today.
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Great Truth Begins As Blasphemy, August 3, 2005
Wow...what a great read...I'm so sorry that the people that said they read this book didn't fully understand its brilliant implications. When Jesus was practicing his message, he too, was considered blasphemous. He shocked people with his message that God is Love and that the Kingdom of heaven...of God is right here and right now. Of course people didn't really believe that then and they still don't believe that.
Wouldn't it be truly wonderful if we really believed that God was always right where we were? Wouldn't it be incredible if we really felt that God is a God of Love; that the Holy Spirit is within and around everyone and everything? Wouldn't the earth be a magnificent place if we could really accept, embrace, and embody the Truth that God has no preferences, needs, or wants...that God created us out of Itself...that we are spiritual beings right here and right now and that Love, Peace, and Joy are already within our hearts simply waiting to be released?
Neale Donald Walsch creates a new vision for us to consider. Of course, certain people are not going to like it or agree with it because it challenges one to really look at what he/she may believe about God and their personal relationship to this Divine Presence. It always makes me a little sad when I see fundamentalists on television holding up the Holy Bible and then condemning others. Whatever happened to "Judge not?" or "God is Love", or "Ye are gods" or the other scriptures that point to a more spiritual approach to life?
Everything is sacred. Every person is made in the Image and Likeness of God. There are no ifs, ands, or buts in God. God is total and complete Love and Love does not create conditions, limits, or restrictions.
Jesus challenged the people of his day to look within. All great spiritual teachers do this. The reason we don't look within more often is because we are terrified of what we might find there...but I tell you this...past the personality, past behaviors, past anything of this physical world, there is a place of real peace, real joy, real love so complete...so total that once you've "been to that place", you can never go back to thinking or feeling that God is for some but not for all.
May we have visions of a better tomorrow. May we be willing to see people for more than what they may believe, what their sexual preference may be, how they may live their lives. May we see everything and everyone as Holy, Beautiful,and Wondrous. May we know deeply that all that we see comes from all that we cannot see. May we treat others with compassion, love, and joy. May we be bold and daring and unafraid and know beyond any shadow of a doubt that God is right where we happen to be!
Challenge your beliefs. Question yourself as to why you believe the way you believe. Demand answers from yourself. Don't hide under a veil of superstition, but awake to the Truth that that which created all is all!
May this beautiful world return to the paradise it was created to be.
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