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In meditation, more than at any other time, we become conscious of the forces. We refer to them as psychic, occult, intuitive, universal, and so on. These are only names designating the various functions of God. “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord.”⁵

Let us consider, for an example, intuitive force that arises from experiences of our whole being. It can be developed by introspective activities of our conscious mind, until it is able to bring to bear such experiences upon our daily lives. We call this “entering into the silence.”⁶

Those who by constant introspection are able to bring to the surface their experiences as a whole are called “sages” or “lamas.” When this ability is made practical by an individual and yet remains spiritual in aspect, such an individual becomes a master.

There is much to be gained in the study of the forces through meditation, introspection, or entering into the silence. It is well to have a thorough knowledge of the subject, but never pretend to be mysterious about it. Jesus lived simply, doing good among His fellow human beings.

As we, in meditation, open ourselves to the unseen forces that surround the throne of grace, beauty, and might within ourselves, let us throw around us the protection found in the thought of the Christ. When our minds are on God, the Christ, who is our Ideal, we need not worry about destructive results. Remember the promise, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”⁷ “It is I; be not afraid.”⁸

It is when we hold the right ideal that our problems are solved and stumbling blocks become stepping-stones.