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The Shamballa Letter
VOLUME 16, Number 33 August 19, 1994
My Beloved Students,
Teaching others is one of the most effective methods of increasing your own understanding. When assisting another student to accelerate his or her progress, such activity serves to impress upon your own consciousness the fullness of the lessons put forth. This is part of the principle of shared evolution, or 'blending of spirit,' as both student and teacher evolve together.
As you begin to fulfill your role as a Teacher in the New Age of Spiritual Freedom, you may be surprised to find that spiritual principles, which have become a primary and basic part of your own understanding, may seem very profound to those who are just now stepping upon the path to Enlightenment. I remind you, however, that regardless of outer appearances, every student who shall be brought to your door, has been prepared
at inner levels - to understand and utilize the principles which you may make available through your example.One of the most important principles which you may share by example, is the Principle of Relinquishment. The activity of releasing all responsibility for manifestation to the Inner Christ is an intrinsic part of holding the Immaculate Concept for all life. When you resolve to refuse to become concerned, despite all outer appearance to the contrary, you offer to those around you an immeasurable gift. By your example, you teach others to keep their vision fixed upon the Face of God, allowing the Inner Christ to work through their lifestream to effect a manifestation which will result in the highest good for all concerned.
Although you are aware of the importance of the Principle of Relinquishment, it is no small feat to live by this Principle on a daily basis. Often, the mental and emotional bodies put forth a great deal of struggle, when the chela requires that they relinquish control of outer manifestation. Sometimes, the struggle may seem intense, between the fears of the lower bodies and the Divine Love, Wisdom and Power of the Higher Self, which governs all permanent manifestation. When this occurs, the Violet Fire of Transmutation is the tool which will subordinate and purify the energies of the lower bodies, bringing them under the control of the Holy Christ Self. At times such as this, it may be helpful to use the following decree.
DECREE OF RELINQUISHMENT
I now consciously and completely relinquish
control of this situation to my Inner Christ.
I call forth the most powerful activity of the Violet Fire to
BLAZE! BLAZE! BLAZE!
through my four lower vehicles, transmuting all energy which
would tend to draw my vision away from the perfection of
God's Holy Will, manifest right now in the world of form!
All is well! All is well! All is very, very well!
Thank you, beloved I AM!
Remember, the only permanent manifestation is that which takes place in consciousness! This may help you to release some fear about the temporal manifestations which face you in the world of form.
We have often told you about the value of teaching by example. Indeed, the degree to which you manifest God in your daily life is the only true gage of your progress as a teacher. As you are able to demonstrate the 'peace which passeth the understanding of the human mind,' more and more students will be drawn into your aura for spiritual nourishment.
As you work to live within the Light of Divine Principle, know that you are held within my Heart of Love, dear chelas. Know that we are One!
I AM your Brother, Kuthumi