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Old 12-08-2007, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Acting Like Godot View Post
This is my opinion:

Willpower implies resistance. In other words, you want X, but you see that there are various big obstacles A, B, C, D, E blocking your way. And you need willpower to overcome those obstacles.

Whereas the book you're reading talks about the non-necessity of will. In other words, you want X, and there is no resistance because there are no obstacles. You ask, and it is given.
Actually, I understand your opinion and Wattles to be of the same. He says that you should not project your will on others, things or the universe and that the will should only be used on oneself to overcome unbelief. Or have I misunderstood you opinion?
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