Friends, I thought we would finish up the month of August with a couple of reminders as we proceed. In these times of great change, it’s important we have an attitude of cooperation and friendliness in all that we say and do. If we are to succeed in creating a better way, our understanding must be that we have no enemies. Let it be said, the future of humanity and the world is not a sporting event in which there are only winners and losers. Our intent, therefore, is to have everyone win. Life is not a competition, it is an opportunity to create mutual benefit. Those who stand in our way, those who do not understand what is required of them, are not enemies, they are simply a reminder that we must continue. You see, those who live in fear have no ability to cooperate. Again, we must know this to be temporary. When fear is in place, what is needed cannot be seen.
The opposite of fear is of course love. So, that’s all we really need to do. My friends, the only thing every human being needs is willingness. With fear, there can be none. For those of us who do see what is mutually beneficial, well, we are unfortunately tempted to create these necessary changes through persuasion, a feeble convincing. This cannot work, for the person who is in fear cannot be persuaded or convinced. Remember, it is only love that will work, and love is not a forcing process. Again, we must step back and allow.
All the rage, hatred, and violence we see in the world are but symptoms of some underlying fear. We must recognize that our fellow human beings are afraid. All the rest is a smoke screen. My dearest friends, if we come from our heart, we can feel the fear in others. This will encourage us to be of help in any way that we can. This great forward movement in which we are participating requires a great deal of love, then, does it not? Love replaces fear. It is our compassion that allows us to know that when fear and doubt are in place, nothing can be seen or heard. The time is not yet, persuasion is futile.
So, how do we proceed in creating what is needed? Even though we can see, many cannot. Perhaps we need to realize that every person learns the best through observation. It follows, then, we can be of the most help by showing them. It is the doing which has the greatest impact. We must know, beyond any doubt, all will eventually come along. When we live the mutual benefit we intend to create, all shall see and know. All willingness is indeed provided. It is simple, you see. We help by setting the example. In this way, we have no fear of the fear coming from others. With love, we have no enemies.
Fellow companions, there really is nothing wrong. No matter how another person presents themselves, no matter their temporary and inappropriate behavior, love can still happen for them. We must never forget this simple fact. The overwhelming fear many are experiencing produces an unwillingness and a lack of cooperation. It’s ok. We have been there. Having said that, we cannot allow the unfortunate condition of others to stop us. We intend to move forward. This is real love. Love transforms all. Love creates. Love heals. No matter how desperate some of our fellow brothers and sisters may be, they are going to be ok. They are going to be ok, because we are ok. They will find their way, they will overcome, because we have found our way and we have overcome.
We have no enemies. There is no person, therefore, who is wrong simply because they are afraid. All fear is irrational. All irrational fear is overcome with a willingness to walk through it. On the other side there is light. You see, my friends, we are children here. Every child must mature into the great love that is always available, and all fear is gone forever. There is no forward movement greater than this. It is our time today.
The only enemy we face lies within
This enemy is fear
We all have some, so let’s remember to exercise compassion
We all need a friend, my friend
This friend is love
Accept and welcome this friend, and no enemy is ever seen
All my love and support, be well