Treasures? Yes, treasures. I begin with three of the six Gems. Riches beyond measure. That’s what we need to find for ourselves. Not in a dogmatic manner…but through experience. Keep in mind it requires commitment & resolution. Are you with me?
Let’s have a look at the first three treasures.
The Treasure to Withdraw.
You need a strong back and a willling spirit to sit up straight. It’s that old saying, put your back up! Not the defensive, annoying back up…nah…not that! It’s the straight, back-up against those things & persons who want to persuade you to forget about your resolutions. You need to have the ability to withdraw to an inner silence and calmness no matter what is happening in your life. Whatever comes at you in life, remain resolute to your decisions.
The Treasure of Self Control.
It requires that strong back and the willingness to relinquish your ego. You must be strong enough, resolved enough to rein in your senses. This resolve is an ability and skill to avoid trouble. Do not get involved with the trouble that comes your way. To maintain this resolve you need to be able to think and to stop & think before you take action.
The Treasure of Certainty
This treasure is confidence. It is not blowing your own horn, it is an inner certainty of surrender to your true nature. There are many ways to explain this true nature, here are two: a). live like a child towards mother…. in other words rely on and check in with “MOTHER.” b). live as your true nature of illumination…. in other words, know that you are the light of the world & rely on that.
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