Q. The more I read of this book the more it begins to sound familiar. Many of the premises are ones I've heard somewhere before. I'm thinking that this book could be classified as controversial. At least, in some circles.
A. One student said that as she read the book, she realized that much
of what it says is what she has been hearing in class for three years.
;-)
Yes, it certainly is controversial... to say the least. I have another book that was written in 1985... it has similar ideas in a more harsh presentation. The name of it is "Old Time Religion Is a Cult"... really interesting!
Q. Okay...how does one prove Who They Are by demonstrating an aspect of
Who They Are Not? Please cite examples. Thanking you in advance!
:)
A. Well, what about someone who puts themselves in a position of doormat... like, for example, getting into an abusive relationship and justifying the behavior of the other individual, in spite of the awareness that they really deserve more? Such an individual might stay in that situation for a while... to CONFIRM internally that the doormat is not Who They Are. When they move out of that position into a position of power, the fact that they have demonstrated an aspect of Who They Are Not strengthens the perception of Who They Are?
Can you relate to such an example?
Q. "Can you relate to such an example?" Is this a joke??? Of course, I can!
A. Actually, I was being factious.
Q. Here's another one for you...I'm reading the part about money attitudes and prosperity and abundance...*I* don't think that subconsciously I believe money is bad. This is one of the attitudes that He refers to as being "wrong". I will agree that I believe that there is not enough money so of course this contributing to the actual lack. So! "Do the deed that you want to have the new thought about." HOW do I do that?
A. Remember that "believing money is bad" includes the idea of the "idle rich" "filthy rich" or other negative thoughts about those who have a lot of money. It also includes any negative feeling you might have when you see someone "flaunting" their wealth... expensive cars, yachts, planes... we tend to make derogatory comments about those things which reflect both an attitude of lack and a negativity about abundance. Coming from lack is one of the things I'm still working on.
Q. You know, I'm asking you these questions thinking you have the answers. You may not. :)
A. Oh, I have a few answers... and I have a lot of questions I'm working on, too.
to ask about other things I do.
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