Being in this World but not of it is written in the Bible in
Romans 12:2
which references the ability to transform through the renewing of the
mind. Is it possible to be in this World and NOT be a part of it?
Competition has been taught and as a learned process many believe
competition to be a natural part of human nature. This is far from the Truth. Wiki describes
competition as the opposite of cooperation.
Romans 12:2
goes on to state that, “It arises whenever at least two parties strive
for a goal which cannot be shared or which is desired individually but
not in sharing and cooperation. Competition occurs
naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same
environment.
[3] For example, animals compete over water supplies, food, mates, and other
biological resources. Humans compete usually for food and mates, though when these needs are met deep rivalries often arise over the pursuit of
wealth, prestige, and
fame.”
Say it ain’t so…can we all get along?
Unfortunately a competitive mindset has the ability to misuse valuable energy that can be put to good use as
Divine
expression. Why fill the thought process with anything other than the
power of positive mind action? Reject the thought of being anything less than
perfect- exactly as you are and where you are! You were created in the
image of greatness.
To believe in lack and or limitation would be to go against the
infamous expression "what the mind can conceive it will achieve". Why
swim upstream like a salmon to spawn then complete the salmon cycle? We
are human not fish...
Fear not
Thoughts of fear concerning any type of
competition are simply that. ...fearful thoughts. Thoughts are things and things can be changed. If there is truly only
one of us, what is there to afraid of?
Success breeds more success.
All thoughts impress an imprint on the universe and it is our
responsibility to think good thoughts. Never let thoughts of the
competition exceed your personal desire to succeed.
Intelligence
Since humans are born with intelligence it would seem appropriate to
honor the needs of each other in the spirit of
cooperation as contrast to
competition. As the basic needs are met it would stand to reason
that cooperation would make this a much better world. While there are
indeed many benefits to competition, it can and has created some hostile
environments built on a lack of trust. If you have ever been step on,
over looked or discriminated against you understand how the competitive
road to wealth, prestige and fame has left many wounded souls it its
trail of destruction.
Collective cooperation
The original thought, is it possible to be in this competitive world, and
not get caught up in the drama?
Metaphysically
the word world is defined by Charles Fillmore as, “A state of
consciousness formed through the belief in the reality of things
external. It leads one to follow standards of living based on man’s
opinions rather than on Truth. The world is overcome by our denying
that is has any power over us and affirming freedom in Christ.”
If the preceding statement is true then the only competition is held
in mind. This would then make the concept of competition for wealth,
prestige and or fame, a sin, which is
metaphysically
defined as error thinking. There is enough to go around and the true
definition of wealth has little to do with actual money. Perhaps you
are the millionaire next door and recognize that it is possible to
attain and maintain wealth and prestige without intentionally harming a
people. Wealth is a state of mind and if you ever observe the ants on
the ant hill you can see the operation of wealth and cooperation at its
finest.
Abundance
Wealth like everything else begins with a thought, an idea. If
you think you are wealthy then so it is. It is easy to be trapped in
the external, material intellectual world when true wealth is health,
happiness and peace of mind. We
are one and true wealth does
not make anyone else poor. True wealth is humble yet significant. True
wealth honors life. True wealth expresses as love and is the very love
we all seek.
Philippians 2:3-4 teaches us, Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count
others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only
to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Charles Fillmore further described the end of the world as the final
consummation of the regenerative process. In the Bible the end of
worldliness comes as a thief in the night in silence. Meditation and
contemplation in the silence will bring forth a state of wealth
consciousness. Fillmore defines wealth
metaphysically
as the consciousness of God as man’s supply. Spiritual wealth
expresses itself as faith, love, wisdom, substance, joy and so on.
Worldly wealth exists in a place of peace that surpasses all understanding.
Denial
I erase any thoughts of lack and or limitation in my life. I let go of any fears.
Affirmation
In the silence, I expand my awareness, raising my
consciousness of spiritual wealth, trusting and calling forth abundance
and prosperity in each and every area of my life.
And so it is
