VOLUME 18, Number 12                                                                                                           March 22, 1996

Beloved brothers a nd sisters, 

As you take heart and learn more about yourselves through the process of listening within as well as to your fellow traveler, you are quickly coming to realize that you must focus your attention upon what you want to be, also understanding that who you are now is part of that manifestation. It is vital to be conscious of your expression here and now, for only in this way will you be able to change yourself and become that for which you yearn: your I AM Presence in action at all times! 

The apparent discrepancy you may find between how you feel, think and see yourself, and how others perceive you can greatly assist you in finding many hidden and deeply rooted qualities still in need of the purifying powers of the sacred fire. For in order for your Holy Christ Self to fully take command of your outer self, you must first change these things, for the Master within only comes forth when an individual has been prepared through the process of purification and transmutation. 

Can you see now why it is important to listen to others as well, using your observations as one of the measuring rods of your spiritual evolution? Many things you may hear about yourself, you may first deny or later even discard, but it is crucial to pay attention to what is said and discern within yourself whether or not the words are true. This may not be an easy thing to do at first, for people tend to take everything to a very personal level, and they end up getting caught up in all kinds of negative reactions, unable to look objectively at the truth. Remember beloved ones, rising above the personal level of consciousness is also one of your tasks during your spiritual evolutionary process. 

Begin to listen at this level during the next seven day period and I believe you will find that if you listen with a loving, open, and compassionate heart you will find out many things about yourself. Some you may decide to work toward changing and others are to recognize the wonderful qualities that make you who you truly are¾a blazing being of living light and love! Throughout this process you may begin to hear the master speak within your brothers and sisters. Be receptive and listen, but also speak when God has something to say through you to them. 

I bow in gratitude and reverence to the ever-increasing light in your blessed heart!

Your teacher of inner principles,

Serapis Bey

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