Theos-Talk Archives (July 1997 Message tt00082)

Richard:

In regard to the exchange ...  I think there is a funadmental
point that solves any sense of difference.

IT LIES IN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE 7 PRINCIPLES WHICH ARE A
STATEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION OF EACH THINKER.

The highest and primary is ATMA it is an aswpect (ray) of the
Universal Spirit.  It is not yours nor mine but in effect it is
ours.  It makes for a pre-existing and inescapable UNITY.

A further characteristic of ATMA is that it is a record and
staement of TRUTH, of FACT, and of everything that has already
happened or is now happeneing and also of that which will happen
as a rsult of the operation of free choice.

If that is taken as a base then all diferences or opinions are
resolved.  But it is our lot, having generated for our use a
PERSONALITY with consequent limitations, that we desire to retain
a small enclave wherein we consider our desire nature is to be
free of the burdens of TRUTH which exist all around and demand of
it loyalty, and use.

Why is this ? Each has to find out the inner cause of this kind
ofisolationary selfishness, and if seen for waht it is may
therefter begin the arduous task of self-transformation into
impersonalty, sacrifice (sacred action) and service for the
assistance of others.

The rest of the 7 "principles" are specialized aspects of the
first: ATMA - SPIRIT.

I hope these few ideas are of help.  if more is desired or
explanations please ask.