Lesson 35 – I am very holy

Posted on February 5, 2012 by predencia

‘My mind is part of God’s. I am very holy.’
Today’s idea does not describe the way you see yourself now. It does, however, describe what vision will show you. It is difficult for anyone who thinks he is in this world to believe this of himself. Yet the reason he thinks he is in this world is because he does not believe it. Today’s idea presents a very different view of yourself. By establishing your Source it establishes your Identity, and it describes you as you must really be in truth. We will use a somewhat different kind of application for today’s idea because the emphasis is on the perceiver, rather than what he perceives.
 
This lesson’s full of mind confusing phrases and images. I had to read it twice to even get the general gist in order to do the first practice five minutes, which required me to search my mind, with closed eyes, for any descriptive terms I use about myself, both positive and negative. Then say, having thought of a situation that identifies the term, ‘I see myself as..helpful, impatient, undisciplined, charitable, etc. followed by ‘But my mind is part of God’s. I am very holy.’
I was again surprised at how many negative thoughts I still have about myself (I see why the lady in the reading last week said I needed to work on self-esteem), but happily the -ve was outweighed by the positives. In the end though, none of them really matter because holy is what I am. That was particularly reassuring.
 
I move the novel on another couple of thousands of words today – still two thousand short of my target for this week. Will have to put in more time next week.
The snow is melting, I sat and watched for inside. Alas tomorrow I will have to get out there.
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Lesson 34 – A point of view

Posted on February 4, 2012 by predencia

‘I could see peace instead of this.’

The idea for today begins to describe the conditions that prevail in the other way of seeing. Peace of mind is clearly an internal matter. It must begin with your own thoughts, and then extend outward. It is from your peace of mind that a peaceful perception of the world arises.

Three 5 minute practice sessions are required to look at your inner world, with eyes closed, to find any fear thoughts, or anxiety provoking situations, people or events. You can tell yourself specifically,
‘I can replace my feelings of depression, anxiety or worry (about this situation, person etc) with peace.

Today the temperature was well below freezing before the snow began. As the wind howled around my ears and the tips felt like they’d been bathed in hydrochloric acid I whispered ‘I replace by feelings of resentment with peace.’ After three goes, I felt surprisingly calm and was able to relax my body instead of hunching it against the cold. Call it mind over matter if you will, but I felt warmer.

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Site Relaunch

Posted on February 4, 2012 by predencia

Octavy Designs is pleased to announce the release of the web site predencia.co.uk today with improved look and feel along with new servers. Please enjoy the site and feedback through this post anything relating to the site you feel we need to know about.
Thanks
Andrew Dixon

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Lesson 33 – Look at it another way

Posted on February 3, 2012 by predencia

‘There is another way of looking at the world’
Today’s idea is an attempt to recognise that you can shift your perception of the world in both its outer and inner aspects. Devote five minutes to the morning and evening applications. Repeat the idea as often as feels comfortable, though unhurried applications are essential. Alternate between surveying your inner and outer perception, but without an abrupt sense of shifting.
 
I do most of my morning practices in my bedroom, so essentially I’m looking at pretty much the same things, and, I sometimes look out of the window, when ,unless there is some activity taking place, the scene is very often the same. YET, each lesson I do I see something different in the same things around me.
I used this approach to a situation I had with a friend who was not responding to my emails, texts, etc. I sat and thought, ‘There is another way of looking at this.’ Within seconds the idea came to me that there may be a problem with my friend’s Internet, and to send the email again. I did, and by the time I got home there was a reply.
 
I had a brilliant session with a client where we used the lesson to uncover a deep seated fear that’s been causing him some anxiety for a while. He was then able to devise a strategy based on real evidence not on fear (False Evidence Appearing Real)
The pages of the new novel are rolling slowly on. Chapter 9 page 110. Sales of Dare to Love ebook now stands at 14.
 
Pic is of illuminated fish at Oistins – Barbados
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Lesson 32 – We’re all inventors

Posted on February 2, 2012 by predencia

‘I have invented the world I see.’
Today we are continuing to develop the theme of cause and effect. you are not the victim of the world you see because you invented it. You can give it up as easily as you made it up. While you want it you will see it; when you no longer want it, it will not be there for you to see.
The practice format is the same as it was yesterday, 3-5 minutes of outer and inner survey, plus immediate application to any situation that causes distress, i.e ‘I have invented this situation I see.’
 
I watched a friend today in the middle of a massive emotional tornado, and really wished I could have help her see that the tornado was of her own making. If she were only able to change the way she saw the situation it would not have been as distressing. Inner tornado = outer tornado. This cause and effect thing is really quite sobering. It is the ultimate in responsibility. It means that if I accept this fully, that I can never EVER EVER blame my lack of peace on anything on anyone outside of me. I really had to remind myself of this as I rushed to get to my hair appointment, anxious that I may not get there in time, and would therefore not have enough time. Inner invention of scarcity is reflected as outer scarcity. This requires constant vigilance.
 
I am inventing an abundant world, full of adventure, warmth and love.
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Lesson 31 – I’m not a victim

Posted on February 1, 2012 by predencia

‘I am not a victim of the world I see.’

‘Today’s idea is the introduction to your declaration of release. Again the idea is applied to the world you see within and the world you see without.
Two longer periods of practice with the idea for today are needed, one in the morning and one at night. Three to five minutes are recommended. Look about you slowly while repeating the idea, then close your eyes and apply the idea to your inner world. In addition, repeat today’s idea as often as possible during the day. Remind yourself that you are making a declaration of independence in the name of your own freedom. And in your freedom lies the freedom of the world.

So ironic that I began to read ‘Freedom is not just a seven letter word’ last night. It reminded me that taking control is the way to squash ‘victim mentality.’

When the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.

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Lesson 30 – God is in the mind

Posted on January 31, 2012 by predencia

‘God is in everything I see because God is in my mind.’
The idea for today is the springboard for vision. Today we are trying to use a new kind of ‘projection.’ We are not attempting to get rid of what we do not like by seeing it outside. Instead we are trying to see in the world what is in our minds, and what we want to recognise is there. Thus we are trying to join with what we see, rather than keeping it apart from us. That is the fundamental difference between vision and the way you see.
This idea is to be practiced as often as possible today, either with eyes open while looking around or with eyes closed looking within for subjects that come to mind.
Today was my IT training day. There were plenty of times when only the thought that God was in the web screens I was trying to grapple with, stopped me swearing and thumping the computer. I’m a life purpose four, and I’m trying to use the step by step approach to learning the things that I can no longer avoid. I was rewarded by a cream tea in Dovedale, almost made it worthwhile (would have much preferred having the cream tea without the IT). Thanks Andrew. I’m hoping that by the end of next week I will be able to manage my websites. I have been picturing it in my mind. Ease and flow!
 
On the subject of vision. I was introduced to Veronica Chapman’s book, Freedom is more that just a 7-letter word. It is based on ridding ourselves of the illusions of money, legalese and religion. A fascinating read so far. Already I’m feeling it will be one of those books that creates a paradigm shift for me.
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Lesson 29 – God is in everything I see

Posted on January 30, 2012 by predencia

‘God is in everything I see.’
 
The idea for today explains why you can see purpose in everything. It explains why nothing is separate, by itself or in itself. And it explains why nothing you see means anything. In fact, it explains every idea we have used so far, and all subsequent ones as well. Today’s idea is the whole basis for vision.
In the six two minute practice periods, begin by repeating the idea, then apply it to randomly chosen objects.
 
Today was another easy day, because I’ve already accepted the idea, but I was seeing it through new eyes. It was a massive reminder that God is in lampposts, in candles, in door handles, handbags, clocks, and cars, as well as in trees, flowers, cats, dogs, vagrants, politicians and bankers.
 
God is very evident in Romance is Dying, Roger’s play, which I’ve agreed to advise on (I think co-direct sounds a little grand for what I do). I went to rehearsal tonight. It was great to see something that began as a sketch develop into a fully fledged play, with a cast of ten. It will be premiered on Saturday 18th February at the Old Stock Theatre in the City Centre. It was really fun to be in that whole make believe world of the theatre. Speaking of make believe – I hit the hundred page mark today with the new novel, just over 25,000 words. YEAH!!! Again, the characters are taking it down a surprising path.
 
Pic is of Roger (director) in full flow.
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Lesson 28 – A different view

Posted on January 29, 2012 by predencia

‘Above all else I want to see things differently.’
 
Today’s lesson gives specific application to the idea for yesterday. In the practice periods specific things are named, e.g. ‘above all I want to see this table differently.’ By saying that you are making a commitment to withdraw any preconceived ideas about the table, and open your mind to what it is and what it is for. You are not defining it in past terms. You are asking what it is, rather than telling it what it is. You are not binding its meaning to your experience of tables, nor are you limiting its purpose to your little personal thoughts.
 
‘Above all I want to see this…..differently.
 
Today’s lesson was amazing. So many things I was open to seeing differently. Had a massive lesson in seeing people differently, and not through my own preconceived lens. Thanks Geoff for the lesson.
Went to a psychic fair today. Had palm, tarot and aura readings. All consistent with each other, have now moved into the white aura area. Need to meditate more (at least an hour a day), eat more spinach, and get out in nature more. Dreams are becoming more significant, but my big lesson is unconditional love. If I get it this time round I may not have to come back. It begins with me, you can’t give what you don’t have.
 
Above all I want to see Predencia differently.
 
Pic is of Geoff
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Lesson 27 – I want to see

Posted on January 29, 2012 by predencia

‘Above all Else I want to see.’

Today’s idea expresses something stronger than mere determination. it gives vision priority among your desires. The idea for today needs many repetitions for maximum benefit. It should be used at least every half hour, and more if possible. It is recommended that you set a definite time interval for using the idea. It will not be difficult, the real question is, how often will you remember?

This was an easy on for me today because I’m used to working with affirmations and there was no resistance to to the idea itself that ‘above all else I want to see.’ I did fifteen minute intervals up to 1 p.m. but forgot while I was on a two and a half hour phone call. After that it was very intermittent, but when I remembered I did extra repetitions. It was a great day. My spirits were high, I wrote the 4000+ words on the novel that I set out to do, despite a surprise visit from my son and his new girlfriend, and having to shop and cook when I hadn’t planned to. I’m now nearing the end of chapter seven, which is where I’d originally planned chapter to be. The characters thought different.

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