Proof
From Elfi
How do we know the meta-physical is real?
QandAngel for IKAS group, by Angel (July 26, 2009)
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About Faith
Faith is for those who cannot find something more. I discourage blind faith, so this question is useful at least. It is a question you will be asked many times by students and by "professional skeptics". Discover the difference between the two before you answer: a student truly wishes to know and to grow; a PS is a person who "believes" that you are wrong. Never waste breath arguing with a believer.
Proverbs says it is unwise to argue with a fool as those looking on (including you) will begin to ask which of you is really the fool. All belief is ultimately foolish because it disconnects you from your self, your senses, your awareness, your ability to truly perceive. That is, when you "know" the answer, you miss your Life telling it to you.
Understand that you look out at the world thru multiple "I"s. Some of the "I"s want you to succeed and discover your true purpose and power. Other parts want you to fail in this. As such, there are professional skeptics inside each of us. they will see 1000 miracles and still be sayiing "Yes, but it could have been just luck...." or someting similar
So, as with a student, so with your Self. Before you assay this question, look deeply inside and be certain that it is the wise, seeking you that seeks this answer, and not a professional doubter who seeks to undermine your joy and passion and purpose.
Punch 10.000 times
Years ago I was studying a korean martial art with "Master Lee". Lee could hit an 80 lb heavy bag and near knock it across the room. When I tried to hit the thing it barely moved. I asked him what his "secret" was. In typical enigmatic "master" talk, he paused and looked at me for a long time and finally replied, "Punch.... 10,000 times." Then he walked away.
The next phase in that story comes a year later. I was beginning a new martial art. I'd bought a heavy bag and counted my punches, day after day. Till I'd punched 10,000 times. In that new art there was a black belt with lots of experiences who out-weighed me and was much larger and very well trained. he asked me to try to hit him. Said I'd never get close. So I punched him. I pulled the punch, made it softer, but still nearly knocked him down. It was a powerful punch... and not because I'd asked or studied or wanted an answer... but because I had practiced. I'd punched 10,000 times.
Ultimately my answer to you will be the same, though I will soften it a bit.
Keeping A Notebook
First, realize that you K-NOW this answer already. Something deep inside you realizes the power and the magic that is there. Learn to spend a little time each day listening to that part, honoring it. It will grow.
Next, go out today and get a new notebook. One that is only dedicated to this question. Write the question in big letters on page one. Then do an alpha exercise, as deep as you can manage, to seek this answer. Write down in this notebook (long hand. don't type it) what you find. Then go to the joy center that we have spoken of. Ask the same question. Sit in that space and meditate. When you have an answer come back and write it (longhand) in your notebook.
Ask a question, any question, and go out into the world looking for an answer. Life will give you one. Immediately write it (longhand) in your notebook. Go looking for stories, talk to others on this path and get their stories, their successes, no matter how minor. Again, write them in your notebook.
When a student, a client, someone who needs your gift comes to you, give them what you have... then write it in that notebook. Do you sense where I am going? Don't re-read any part of the notebook for at least 30 days. At the end of that time, you can go back and start re-reading. If you do it earlier, the "doubter" part of your mind will criticize and interfere.
Your Own Gifts
Realize that the gift that is strongest in you will be one that you say, "Oh that? Everybody can do that. It's nothing." This is true for about everyone I've ever worked with. Begin to look for and discover the parts that are most obvious and simple. USE them. Each time, use them on purpose. Each and EVERY time, write them down in your notebook.
Day after day, moment by moment, study with all your power, will, gifts, awareness, your life and the world around you. Keep this question always in mind...And never forget to write it down! No matter how tired or distracted or busy.... write it down. Within 6 months you will be so convinced you will wonder how you ever wondered this thing.
There is a brilliant book by Julia Cameron called "The Artist's Way". If you are serious in this question, go out and find a copy of this book. It has daily exercises. Do them. Do all of them. It is about art, but what we do is an art, not yet a science. so it applies so powerfully. Now, keep in mind that the "doubts" will still come back. Those parts of yourself that try to slow you down remain. They serve a helpful purpose some times, so they continue to function.
In short, punch, 10,000 times.
Find Out For Your Self
You ask me for knowledge, thinking knowledge is power. Instead I attempt to lead you to wisdom, for there is self-knowledge which is real power. I say again, if you REALLY want this answer, follow the steps I've given. If you will not, then cease to ask. This is the simplest and most effective answer I have. Understand that I could give you more complex answers and appeal to your mind. But I don't want you to trust me. I want you to find this for your Self.
I could reach into your past and tell you secrets even you don't know. I know because I've done this with many. I can tell you what you are feeling better than you know, and trace it to why, and what age it happened. I can answer almost any question you care to ask. Because I've done it. You could watch me do it. Many have. But they all go away saying, "Nah, that didn't really happen." I will not convince you to believe in me. Instead I ask you to discover belief in your Self.
Instead I say "Here is my gift" now go and find your own. It will be even more impressive. Jesus is said to have told his disciples. Don't rest on my laurels. Get out there and get busy. You will find that you can do what I have done and even more! Understand that you have asked for my "understanding" of this. After working with 10,000+ people for more than 30 years, that is the best answer I know how to give you. It might seem not what you want, but it is truly the greatest that I have and I share it with you. Take it or throw it away. That is your choice.
One of our students: I will be honest, it's not what I desperately wanted. I admit thought that what I wanted was the easy way. I wanted a "Jesus" to believe in. I find it hard (I believe we all do) to struggle without a reference... without something solid and real that we can really and without any doubt... believe! That makes our attemps gain meaning and sense. SEE our goal. That is what I want. I am sorry if I'm asking YOU for it, it might be wrong.
Angel: Belief is the way of the world that is passing away. You need to develop faith, trust, awareness... but in yourself, not in a messiah. Oddly every messiah has said the same :) Jesus said "Your generation asks for a sign. " He refused to give them one. The messiah in Richard Bach's Illusions finally quit. He said, "They only wanted the miracles, not the wisdom, no personal growth... they were like people going to the races just to see the crashes."
Our student: This type of affirmation is what killed my faith in god... I felt that these were excuses for his lack of manifestation... ways to hide his inexistence
Angel: Then walk away child. Or if you have the strength of will, do as I have suggested. Either way, your doubt will end.
If you follow my advice, then you will discover your own power. your own experiences. And "belief" will no longer be necessary.
