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ОглавлениеLabour to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
1732–1799
IT IS OUR SPIRITUALITY or higher mind that dictates how we behave. I have known many people who have had no conscience at all, and who have destroyed everything and everyone in their path while still believing that they were spiritual. Conversely, I have known others who have had so much conscience that they imprisoned themselves with guilt, making their lives a complete misery.
Common sense combined with a healthy conscience is a good balance, resulting in a state, if achieved, that enhances not only our lives but the lives of others.
Visualisation: You are being shown around a grand house when your host is called away. Left alone with a display of small but valuable trinkets, you have a sudden urge to own one of these pieces. You have never stolen before, but decide that as your host is very rich he will not miss it. Whilst you are turning a particularly beautiful piece in your hand, the lady of the house arrives. Introducing herself, she says, ‘I see that you have fine taste. These pieces were given to me by my great-grandmother and are very special to us. They were given to her for her valour during the First World War. She saved many lives working as a nurse on the front line.’ You feel mortified and, making your excuses, leave.
Temptation is never very far away. But is it really worth giving into it, when you’ll have it on your conscience for the rest of your life?
Those of you who have no conscience must become aware at some time that something very special is missing from your life. There is no amount of money or possessions that can buy you peace of mind, and without it, you will never be happy or healthy, for sooner or later you will have to pay the price. Looking on the positive side, there is always time to change. It is never too late.
Affirmation: I must heed my conscience at all times.
