“In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.”
-Eric Hoffer

How resistant are you to new things? This is a question I ask myself, not infrequently. To be honest, I think I have let go of a lot of resistance over the years, partially because I understand now that “what I resist persists.” When I am open hearted, I get to live in cooperation with God, with nature, and with humanity.

This is how we continue our reading and understanding of the metaphysical and metaphorical in the Sermon on the Mount.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the Earth.” - Matthew 5:5

To be considered “meek” is not quite what you might think it is. To be meek, is to be teachable, and from this place of being teachable we are open to Spiritual growth. Let’s move away from thinking meekness is a disadvantage. We may find more resistance in empty boldness and an unyielding reliance upon a sense of separation. When we settle into our hearts we may find an unassuming nature that is open to deeper understanding.

It is the basis of our Divine Natural Authority (that is our DNA) to be the activity of the creative process in action. To be meek, is to let go of resistance. And Ernest Holmes even identified the teaching in this way, “This is a teaching of non-resistance.”

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” - Matthew 5:6

When we keep our minds and hearts focused on the constructive nature of life, we are most successful in demonstrating what we would like to experience in life.. To do this requires daily practice, and a hunger and thirst for the deepest understanding of righteousness. In this case, let us consider righteousness in a similar way we understand meekness, as a place of open hearted exploration. It is easy to consider righteousness from the point of view of being domineering our our belief. This is not necessary when we deeply embody the truth of our being.

When we hunger for enlightenment, are we not led to the light? It is a natural progression of the Law of Cause and Effect. We should practice steadfastly, holding the Spiritual truth of being in our hearts and minds at all times. This is what fills us, each and every day.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” - Matthew 5:7

This is essentially a comment on the value of the Law of Cause and Effect. We reap what we sow. In action do we not want to have the deepest experience of mercy and kindness from others? We can and do when we live the principle.

To complete today I would suggest we all take a look at who requires the most mercy… and I think it may be ourselves. We should be merciful with ourselves first and foremost. That provides within us a path to be merciful toward others.