THE AS IF PRINCIPLE

"Good morning Solomon!  Would you please help me with the idea of the "as if" principle?  I've tried many time to use it and it seems to work best with attitudes and perceptions, but with certain areas like major health problems and various other significant challenges, it seems that the it suspiciously similar to denial.  Would you please enlighten me more on this?"

   " The AS IF principle requires a greater degree of conscious awareness.  Denial, on the other hand, is much less conscious and far more influenced by the ego.  The AS IF principle makes great use of free will.  Creativity and free will have been a point of questions, frustrations, disappointments and triumphs sin before the beginning of time and space as you know it.

     Let us speak of free will for a moment.  Before you came into this world, you accepted the idea of free will.  This means that all things are allowed.  those things that are lovely and supportive of your sense of what is right and wrong are within the realm of free will.  Also, those things that challenge every part of your awareness, even to your very existence, are also part of this principle.  this is the very foundation of your journey in the body.

     Eventually, that which is in the highest good will prevail with all things and ultimately, you will understand the reasons for all that is.  At this point in your growth, it is necessary that you continue to develop your skills in dwelling in this frequency of free will, learn and trust the creative process and the ultimate prevailing of the greater good.

     Without free will, there is no capacity to make choices and there would be no need for the AS IF principle.  Therefore, free will extends beyond time and space.  It began in the world of spirit and existed before you chose to embody.  You used the right of choice (free will) in planning your life in the physical.  this applies to the conscious part of the mind as well and all unconscious aspects as well.

     Free will and the AS IF principle are in force, even with your challenges.  It is free will and the as if principle that are in motion when you decide what to do about your challenges.  Do you not, from time to time, use these principles in magnifying and maintaining your sense of limitations?  These things work both ways.  When you contemplate the idea of the AS IS principle, you must also consider the fact that you have already put that principle in motion before embodying.  Your life's contract (karma) began long before you came into the physical realm.  Even in the world of spirit, there is free will and the AS IF principle are engaged.  Are we speaking with sufficient clarity for you?"

    " I believe so, you've given me a lot to think about."

     "There is indeed!

     Some of the conditions of your body and personal environment were set into motion, by your choice, before you were born.  There are not as many as you think, but they are the the things that guide you on your chosen path and make you who and what you are.  It is the conscious understanding of these principles that can, from time to time, cause you to transcend your original contract and become far more than you expected at the beginning of your journey.

     When you use the AS IF principle with conscious awareness, you transcend denial and take the concept to a far brighter, more creative level.  In using consciousness with your desires and plans for creating something, there are always results whether you are aware of them or not.  Sometimes those results are immediate, sometimes is painfully long time.

     The AS IF principle reveals the truth of the intent or desire.  For example, the marathon runner who has been injured may use the AS IF principle to try to run another marathon as if he or she is truly ready.  The fact is, due to the injury and deep rooted perceptions about time and space, the body simply is not capable of running the 26.2 miles at that time.  Please understand that there are times that conscious use of the AS IF principle can transcend those perceptions  and fears, bringing about miracles and healing would be instant.  This is the potential of all who are willing and able to put the AS IF principle to its ultimate use.

     The ultimate result of the AS IF principle is always in harmony with the desires of the mind (ego).  Remember that your mind is finite and is not ever completely in tune with consciousness on its own.  It is your mind that doubts.  the heart, on the other hand, knows better.  If you will take some time to contemplate the time you have fully used the AS IF principle, you will conclude that the result was, is and will be truly in harmony with you r life's contract.  You will also realize that until you are totally conscious, your plans and desires can not interfere with the greater good for yourself or the life's contract and greater good or others, even those that you love and are close to you.

     In a broader perspective, with the power you has as a somewhat consciously aware human being, you do have some effect on your circumstances.  Sometimes, a mere ripple on the vast ocean of thought.  Sometimes, it is possible for you to change the entire direction of the flow of mass thinking.

     Please continue to think peaceful thoughts and use the AS IF principle to live your life AS IF you are indeed at peace.  Others will sense your energy and are likely to respond in kind of some level of awareness.  When they do respond, they will start thinking peace themselves and begin living a more peaceful life.  Of course, this does not happen with everyone at once, but it will happen often enough to encourage you to continue.  Remember, the law of polarity is present in all things.  It is your responsibility to choose which of those poles you will live with and which part of the AS IF principle you will choose to enable within yourself.

The AS IF principle tends to be a personal thing and will affect the your attitude for the better or worse.  It is the state of mind that ultimately created the foundation of all things.  If you have the mind of a truly enlightened and awake individual, you will attract the circumstances that will support and sometimes challenge what you are creating.  Is this not the reason you are expressing in the material universe in the first place?

     Continue in your awakening!  Begin to live your life with conscious awareness.  Be mindful of your thoughts and feelings.  Use them for your joy, growth and pleasure.  Be in charge of them at all times and you will soon see the true value of the concepts of the AS IF principle.

     Practice the principle of instant forgiveness when you falter, as you surely will from time to time.  One of the great advantages of this life is the ability to learn from your experiences.  There will be many times that the difficult and painful ones will reveal the most profound lessons.  Be more that a seeker of light, be the light, be love, be truth.  The time will come that you will realize that in your heart of hearts, you only becoming all that which you have been from before the beginning.

     We and other enlightened beings (angels and guides) are here to help you.  We are mindful of your journey and will always be here for you.  We will not interfere with your freedom of choice or affect your life's journey in any way.  But, we can and will assist you and offer to magnify the peace that comes through consciously aware choices.  You have but to ask, use the AS IF principle and live your life and help your fellow beings to do the same."

Solomon