The Idea of the Body

An Idea is a Thought of God, an eternal Truth, which manifests itself in physical form. Although the form changes from time to time based soley upon our personal decision and choice, the Idea remains as Truth.

A concept is a separated thought, or belief system, reconciled by a single individual along his pathway in time. Concepts manifest themselves, as well. There is no thought which remains apart from physical reality, yet, metaphysical information teaches we either choose to manifest in Love, or for the gratification of our egotistical notions, and erroneous choice.

And so the body. The Idea of the Body is God's, the Source for all inspirational Thought, and Goodness of heart and mind. Yet, the concept of the body, the decision for its use, is held by whoever or whatever determines to formulate a way of presentation in any given moment in space and time.

Students of spirituality, regardless of chosen teacher and guide(s), tend to seek the learning, as A Course in Miracles would state: "I am not a body," yet oftentimes exclude from mind this isn't a directive the body should be denied. In fact, within the contents of this specific instruction Jesus teaches doing so is a particularly unworthy form of self-deprecation.

The Idea of The Body was Created by God in order for the souls of His Creation to be able to flourish, and embark on their journeys. It affords a way for recognition, one to another, and also for celebration with other souls who would choose a thoughtful driven encounter.

The perfection of the body is often spoken in spiritual circles. "I can order my body to health," is spoken frequently, yet the miracles are often lacking. This is because of a fault in thought whereby the body is actually seen in need of healing, instead of the mind.

(Although most interestingly, yoga teaches a pathway of training the body to affect the mind, and is highly regarded by Masters of Creative Effect throughout time.)

Once the body is seen as the end result of a thought of mind, and wisdom assists in the translation of concept into understanding, the form of the body, even within a certain given lifetime, can be changed at will. And so it Is.

So the body is a costume, if you will. A contemporary design used for communication purpose. The soul determines a pathway, the body is made for self- and interpersonal exploration.

Yet, the body also changes. Upon "death" the body is shed, a new one is made, and even between lives conscious recognition of our loved ones and traveling companions continues. Reincarnation states we even choose another body in order to proceed through the gateway of traveling the same planes of residence; however, within another form made for specific personal decision of exploration.

If anything, the body is proof of everlasting community and residence in a Universe that is endless.

And what is the eternal body? The eternal body is the Idea of the Body, a Thought of Universal Law and Spiritual Truth, and God gives to us the creative potential to utilize this unchanging Truth in order to maximize our Creative Effect and Joy. The former is changeless, the latter is an extension of its ability to serve in our lives. The former clearly demonstrated in the resurrection; the latter by Enlightened hosts.

Overall, the choice can be made to become frustrated with the body, or simply recognize the body is one exactly made for our dynamic experience in whatever time and space we have chosen to interdimensionally travel for whatever reasons we have determined will suit us best.

Jeanette

one who walks