Chapter 2: Like Begets Like

March 31st was the birthday of both my moms, Polly and Charlene. So today I celebrate both of them and and grateful for both of them in my life.

On to the book, this chapter really brings home that we are the pilot of our lives. Jillian and I were discussing if this is the life we have designed for ourselves who are all these other people, are they filler people? Have we all agreed to be here at this time to experience this life? I believe my soul has agreed to be here during this time to experience what I need. I also think I made agreements with other souls that I have come in contact with. Why am I so attracted to some people, places, objects and not others? This chapter really brings home the point that I must have my thoughts and motivations in order to acheive what I would like to in this life.


CHAPTER 2: LIKE BEGETS LIKE: The Law of Cause and Effect

Like Begets Like is irrefutable, unchangeable, immutable, and cannot be avoided.

It operates whether we are aware of it or not.

The law applies in our lives as well as in nature.

It assures that whatever we hold as an attitude or emotion in any situation will at some time later come back to us.

It operates impartially, working for both positive or negative, constructive or destructive, spirit, thoughts, words or actions.

“Like begets like” puts us in charge. As we use it for good or for ill each day, we are indeed the pilots, the directors of our lives.

Makes each one of us individually responsible for the kind of relations we have with others. If we don’t have the kinds of relationships we want, we know we have to do some work on ourselves.

Most of us are here to learn greater patience. Patience is an attitude of mind; it is not passive submission. Your patience must be an active growing force within you.

The Ripple Effect. Through the law of “like begets like”, we can set up a ripple effect that moves on to others we do not even know. We can also be sure that eventually it will come back to us.

Spirit is the key. The spirit in which I act will create and return to me in the same spirit.
If you do not like your work, it gives back to you what you give to it; you become fatigued and devitalized. There is no task which manifests God which is not beautiful-if you make it so-for beauty is not in any task; it is in you. If you have to sweep the floor, do it gloriously; the floor must be swept. If it falls to you to do it, do it perfectly-with love-and it will bless you.

Negative uses of the law are being judgmental and fault finding. The key is the spirit. Do not impose your own values on others.

If you say one thing and think another, your words are meaningless for your thoughts are equally as powerful. Know that the fault you find in others is a reflection of fault in yourself. When we truly love we do not judge. It is okay to love yourself just as you are. It is not enough to stop a bad habit. Better to substitute a positive and constructive act or thought to take its place.

Our ideal is to see the good in others. Each of us has our own place. Stand aside and watch yourself pass by.

Will I choose the high road, living in accord with the flow of peace, love and joy of the Universe?

Welcome to my excellent adventure

I have decided to write an interactive blog on the book:

Your Life: Why it is the Way it is and What You Can Do About It
Understanding the Universal Laws
By Bruce McArthur

This book has changed the way I live my life. I have shared this book with you, but don't know who has read what. I decided each week I will put my thoughts on each chapter and if you want to comment that would be great. Mr. McArthur is no longer with us, but I would have loved him to share his thoughts. I guess he already has in his written words. Love to all.



CHAPTER 1: HOW THE UNIVERSAL LAWS AFFECT YOUR LIFE

You are responsible for your life and for your destiny.

“Imagine with me for a moment that every aspect of this world is operated by laws-laws that are created out of kindness and love; laws that result in your having exactly what you need when you need it, that always work for the highest good of all; laws that are completely impartial, that apply to everyone equally everywhere throughout our world; laws that work without prejudice, without bias, without judges and courts and trials and lawyers, without bribery; laws that are just and beneficial for everyone at all times and in all places.”

It is true and these are called the Universal Laws (UL).

The laws create chaos and suffering when we misapply them. They create beauty and harmony in our lives when we use them in the highest way. These laws are the keys by which you and I make our lives and our world the way we would like it to be.

The essence and purpose of all Universal Laws and the reason for their existence is to manifest the infinite love of the Universe to you and to me. (Universe is synonymous with God, creator, creative forces, higher power, whatever you choose.)

Growth through the Universal Laws:
1) First as you come to work with the laws you learn how to meet and resolve problems or traumatic conditions that face you.
2) Second, you effectively apply them to create more peace, joy, and understanding in your life. You become an example to others.
3) Third, the Universal Laws are vital to your life, for you see how they determine the conditions you experience. You can make or break your relationships, your career, your finances, and your life.
4) Fourth, as you become aware and use the Universal Laws effectively you transform yourself and your life, you will create joy in your relationships, success in your career, and abundance in many forms in your experience.
5) Fifth, and most important, your life becomes a fulfilling one because your actions are in accord with the purpose of the Universe.

The basic nature of Universal Laws is an unbreakable, unchangeable principle of life that operates inevitably, all the time.

I love this Universe and I am looking to live my highest and best.