(Revisited Repost)
“Stand porter at the door of thought.”
~ Mary Baker Eddy, founder of Christian Science ~
“The wise person sees the need to watch his thoughts and accept only those that are good and constructive.” (John H. Williams) In other words, the choice is always to gaze upward or downward. The Law of Mind responds to each alike according to the direction of the mental vibration.
Scripture describes the upward gaze, this way: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
We each experience life according to our beliefs. The key word is “experience.” While we may not be exempt from the effects of downward gazing that includes the so-called good, bad, and the ugly; it is through the art of ‘right thinking, we can say with the Psalmist, “yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,” etc.
It was Alexander Hamilton who said, “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” The question is, do the convictions of your heart outweigh anything that suggests otherwise; or, is your inner vision compromised and easily influenced by the world stage with its cross-currents of collective beliefs and the opinions of opposing viewpoints?
The good news is, no matter what we are told, or what we read, no one can think for us. We think for ourselves, independent of anything outside ourselves. Individual choice is unlimited in its possibility of expression.
However, Ernest Holmes says “Stay open at the top.” Otherwise, we may become closed-minded to the extent that we are dogmatic in our beliefs and miss out on the revelations of religion, the opinions of philosophy, and the discoveries of science that are always taking place, causing the evolution of humanity.
It takes courage to think things through, applying reason with faith. Say to yourself: The creative power of God, through which all things are possible, flows through my highest idea of good for myself and for all humanity. Health, Wealth, Peace, Harmony, Unity, and Love are infused in all my thoughts.
Careful and honest scrutiny of our personal intentions and motives regarding the highest good of all concerned is essential for the conscious participant in the evolution of humanity. The ability to embrace our oneness with all life and that each one of us is part of the whole, we come to the realization that what we are thinking, saying, and doing really does count in the total scheme of things.
Soon, through a regular practice of meditation, we begin to see the wheat separating from the chaff and the direction of our mental energy begins to align us with the nature of Peace, Harmony, Love, Wisdom, Beauty, Joy, and Wholeness. As we move from a selfish stance to a Selfless stance, we begin to live in the celestial dimensions of God-consciousness, creating a world that works for everyone.
I “walk the labyrinth” to my center daily and affirm all Good for myself and for others.
Angela “Chris” Beam
StillPoint 
As Ernest Holmes states, “Stay open at the top.” We are always at choice. Love this piece, Rev. Mary
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