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Originally Posted by Max Power  [...]
The only reason something we choose to have doesn't appear instantly (somethings do) is because we believe we are moving along a time line that includes a desire, a need for growth. Like you don't think you deserve love until you become (through time) a better person or you don't deserve money until you (take the time to) come up with a great way to make money.
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That is definitely something I need to print out and read over and over again. I find myself abusing "time" (whether it be real or just an illusion) almost all of the time - the need of having time to become a better person or achieve some goal screams out to me way to clearly on an every day basis.
The truth is that almost everything in our life manifests instantly. If you want to have a healthier lifestyle (for example), you don't have to work for it for months on end. All it takes is to make that choice to live healthier and then you are. No need for deciding, planning and failing over and over again.
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Originally Posted by Cantando [...]
If I desire to manifest a million dollars, I don't think it is created anywhere, apart from being a concept or image in my mind. It must be so. If I was in meditation, and tuned into the eternal now, there would be no need for me to create or manifest anything, because in that state I am complete and perfect and have no desire for anything.
So, desiring anything material or which may be classed as a possession, for me, is an ego/mind/body flaw and limitation and is thus an obstacle to spiritual progress. |
Cantando, however, raises a very valid point. Time exists for a very important reason - it allows us to experience everything that is (or is believed to be) around us. If you would just be in the present moment with every fiber of your body, you would not need anything at all, no growth or goal is needed. You'd be perfect and accomplished in your own sense. However, this would heavily hinder our ability to experience our lives and fulfil our desires.
So I would think we need some kind of compromise here. Time is an illusion that on one hand hinders manifestation but on the other hand allows experience. We need a way to use both ends of that idea to maximise our potential for a fulfilling life.