LESSON THREE

CLEANSING AND PURIFYING

 PURE SPIRIT HEALING

     We constantly hear references to the "false prophets."  Who are they?  They are the people around us who program us to false thinking.

      For example, the mother who repeatedly tells her child from the day the child first sneezes, "You are just like Aunt Edith.  You have inherited her allergies."  And, so, the child grows up having allergies.  If mother reinforces this thought enough, the child will be a walking imitation of Aunt Edith in both mind and body.  If Aunt Edith develops asthma or lumbago, and it is observed by the child, this child will have them also.

      Let's say that one day when Momma has not too much patience, the child cries.  This child might be told it is cranky like Aunt so-and so.  The scene is set for the emotional behavior patterns in the future.

      Although it sounds like we are picking on mothers, we do so as a representation only of the person who is in charge of rearing us the most.

      Don't be too hard on Momma.  There are many other false prophets.  The teacher who tells you that you are dumb, and perhaps puts you in a special class, has placed a self-fulfilling prophesy on you.  You will act this out.  Such is true of the doctor who tells you that you have such-and-such disease or that you are incurable.  It is up to us not to accept this thinking and overcome it as though it was not said.  Accept no labels!

      Employers fear complimenting employees for fear that the worker will ask for a raise, promotion or other benefits.  They, therefore, keep us in a "one-down" position by telling us that we never do anything right.

      The husband who tells you how fat you are, although you have been dieting and have lost weight, is helping you put the weight back on by programming you to do so.  This is not help!

      The kind friend who tells you how clumsy you are and reinforces this thought is not being very "kind."

      There are many other examples we can cite, but, we believe you now have the picture.  All of these people mentioned are those we have met in our experience.

      Have you ever really listened to the commercials on television?  Count those that are selling disease rather than health.  You will be amazed at the false programming we receive when we are glued to the TV.  Since this is considered a meditative state, we are very vulnerable to what is being thrown our way; especially, if you fall asleep with the television on.  Have you ever heard of sleep-learning?

      Even our politicians are busy telling us what we are or are not capable of.  We wish people would stop giving energy to the "Armageddon" philosophy.  If you now believe in this, at the end of this course, please reread REVELATIONS.  Exclude the symbols so that you will not get bogged down in them, and achieve the true message in this grossly misunderstood book of The Bible.  Also, try to define what is past, present and future in this book, and a new message will come to you.

      Remember, with God, there are no limitations!

      You can readily see by some of the examples given, where some of our false programming comes from.  Go back through your own personal lifetime and recognize the erroneous thoughts that have been fed into your personal computer.

      Don't "cop out" on yourself by accepting these or blaming others.  You have the power with God to remove all of this from your life.  Change blame to understanding.  Forgiveness is a very important part of metaphysical living.

      Examine your life pattern and determine which are the positive thoughts and which are the negative ones.  Every time you remember a negative thought or experience, say, "By the Grace of God, remove that."  Replace these false memories with positive thoughts.  Never leave your house empty so that other negativities can enter.  The five "magic words," if you will, are BY THE GRACE OF GOD.  It is your request to the Almighty Power.  The Bible tells us, "Ask and ye shall receive."  These are very powerful words.  Always know what you want and be specific in your request.  If not, you may get what you asked for, but, it may not be what you truly want.

      In order to prevent yourself from remaining in bondage to error thoughts, let us list both positive and negative thoughts so that we may learn to recognize them.

  NEGATIVE                                 POSITIVE

Fear                                        Love

Worry                                     Faith

Anxiety                                  Trust

Anger                                      Peace

Greed                                      Harmony

Jealousy                                 Humility

Vanity - Excess EGO             Health

Obstinacy                              Understanding

Indecision                              Knowledge

Ignorance                               Beauty

Hate                                        I CAN

      It is up to us to be flexible enough to change our thoughts and develop better concepts as we proceed along the spiritual pathway.

      When you feel compelled to do something, you have already begun to be negative.  Compare the difference between the following:

            I must visit Mary. (N)

            I have to visit Mary. (N)

            I may visit Mary. (N)

            I want to visit Mary. (P)

            I AM going to visit Mary. (P)

      When you say, "I'll never visit Mary," you can count on the fact that you will.  Think of all the times you said, "I'll never" and later found yourself doing the exact thing you thought you would never do.  You have set a limitation on yourself which your God-self would not accept.

      You have learned a new way of life.  Since FREE-WILL is the prime law of the Universe for humans, you want to give yourself permission to make changes.  It is through your awareness and cooperation that you will revolutionize your concepts.

      We are told, "Physician, heal thyself," yet we rarely work on this, although, we remember others.  Make yourself important! 

      If any part of your body is out of harmony, lay your hand on it and say, "I AM pure Spirit and pure Spirit cannot know inharmony.  Nor can it feel pain.  The Spirit (God) within me is pure, whole and perfect at all times."  This is called self-healing with God.

      Apply these theories to asking God to heal others in the same manner.  By laying your hands on another, you are acting as a generator for God's healing power.  You do not heal.  You are merely an instrument.  Ask Him to remove all negative thoughts, ideas and memories which create inharmony and heal this person.  Add to this your own personal prayers as we do not teach people what to say in prayer, only to pray.  The laying-on-of-the-hands dates back to Biblical days and even before.  Many have been healed in this manner.

      Until you become accomplished at working with the healing energy, it would be a good idea, to use a minimum of seven minutes for your healing prayers.  Seven is a very sacred number in the Bible and other writings.  Eventually, you will know when the energy has ceased to flow.  Even a sponge has its saturation point.  When you are in a position to send healing energy to a number of people and still feel the energy in your hands, utilize it for yourself or the entire group, or perhaps, even the planet.  Think larger thoughts!

      There are many other methods of healing.  An object can be used as a pendulum over a particular area of the body.  You might want to work with a crystal.  These trap energy and then release it through the power of thought.  Music is a healer.  Scents can heal.  This is called aroma-therapy.  You will note that all of the senses can be utilized for healing either individually or together.

      In our lesson on the aura, we will learn that the color of the aura can be changed and that the aura can be smoothed in order to bring it back into balance. 

      Within the body are seven (or more) energy centers which line up with the endocrine system.  These are called the chakras.  There are methods of balancing these as well.

      Therapeutic touch, non-therapeutic touch etc. are other forms of healing.  There are many systems that work with the power of Higher Mind.

      We would not do justice to a healing class, if we did not mention REIKI healing.  This oriental system was brought to us via Japan.  In the 1800's, Dr. Usui, a Christian Monk went into seclusion on the top of a mountain, fasted for 28 days, and contacted a higher level of consciousness.  When he came down from the mountain, he put it to the test and found that the healing power was profound.  Reiki is taught through third-degree "Masters" at seminars which are available.  The amount of energy generated through those who work with Reiki is "awesome."  If you have the opportunity to experience this energy, please do so.

      Reaffirm your oneness constantly and you will recognize the beautiful changes in the life around you.  Healing touches mind, body, spirit and soul.

      From this lesson onward, please acquaint us with the changes you experience through the process of cleansing and purifying.  In a later lesson, we will learn more about how the body clears itself through a procedure called chemicalization.  We can most probably assist you through it.

      Since all healing comes from God, please do not let the ego-mechanisms spoil what you do.  They are a turn-off and will defeat your believability.  When you are generating healing, do just that.  This is no time to give the person you are working with a "reading."  By law, we are not allowed to do diagnosis.  Work on healing THE WHOLE PERSON, not just the area that is distressed.

      The laying-on-of-the-hands is just that.  Lay your hands on and do not slide them along the body.  Simply pick them up and move them.  Be a healer not a feeler!

      As in all procedures we teach, surround yourself with the light and say your prayers of protection before you begin.  Remember to close your psychic doors when you are finished.  Stay in control of your abilities so that you do not walk around wide open to your surroundings.  Train yourself to work with your energies in a positive manner.  You are in charge!

Lesson Four