How profound were the sixth and seventh decisions of The Traveler's Gift! And how interrelated. Thank you all for your insight into these two chapters. There is much inspiration for action here, and many of us who are participating in the weekly discussions are seeing the principles discussed show up in our daily experience, and our goals achieved. The group is continuing to grow and a special welcome to all who have been invited as a guest. Remember, this weeks bonus, in addition to concluding The Traveler's Gift we will review the powerful and brief "As A Man Thinketh" by James Allen. I have been informed of a website www.asamanthinketh.net where any of you who don't already have a copy can download one. See you on the call next week.
John Lavenia
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Just a quick note before lunch: Everyone seems to be getting some great vibes from the book...I am too. There were several fundamental points which resonated with me. One point worth mentioning for me was when Lincoln responded to the question of whether he thought God was on his side. Lincoln responded by saying that he (Lincoln) hoped that he was on God's side. What a cool response. It immediately invoked my own uneasy internal silent response when people assuredly tell me how when I'm doing something (whatever it is)...that God is surely on my side...or in my corner. Lincoln's response also made me immediately think of the Apostle John's humble response to Our Lord after Jesus told the 12 that one of them would betray Him (John: 13 vs 25). Everyone --including Peter's self-assured response -- swore that they would never betray Him. But John's response was "Lord, who is it"? It’s John's humble response (and Lincoln's healthy openness that he may not have all the answers) that resonates with me. John had a humble distrust of his own self- assuredness (pride); realizing that, despite his love for Jesus, he was still weak enough to betray him. Lincoln was also humble enough to ‘truly hope’ that he was on God’s side. It was this openness and humility that permitted Lincoln to extend his hand to repair a nation that had been ravaged by a brutal war. This helps me to be aware that the madmen (and madwomen) never have doubts. A healthy distrust of self – or at least of our own self-assuredness – is good...and makes us better company at a good party.
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