Reflect: Share something from the lesson that blew your mind, or even just gave you a new perspective.

[Tony Kosinec- KabU Instructor]

Reflect: Share something from the lesson that blew your mind, or even just gave you a new perspective.

[Hai Mag]

Is Faith Below Reason or Above Reason?
The question of faith has been swirling in my mind today. Is it simply believing in something unseen, a blind acceptance of the Creator’s existence? Can a true connection be built on this foundation alone?

The idea of believing for personal gain – “what’s in it for me?” – seems to cheapen the concept of faith. If we approach the Creator solely for rewards or to avoid punishment, is that true faith at all? Perhaps it’s just another manifestation of ego, a veiled form of self-interest. This kind of faith, driven by self-serving desires, feels like it falls below reason. It prioritizes immediate gratification over a deeper understanding.

True faith, I believe, transcends the limitations of reason. It’s a deeper knowing, a sixth sense that allows us to perceive the Creator’s purpose woven into the fabric of existence. This faith allows us to connect with the divine light, not for personal gain, but to fulfill a deeper purpose, a purpose that goes beyond our egotistical desires.

The Creator’s essence is far beyond the human capacity to comprehend. Our senses and understanding of the world limit us. However, a spark resides within our hearts, a spark that, cultivated by faith, allows us to begin to glean glimpses of the divine purpose.

By nurturing our altruistic desires to connect with something greater than ourselves, we move closer to experiencing the Creator’s light. This journey isn’t about blind belief, but about cultivating a connection with the Creator’s purpose. It’s an exploration of both the universe and ourselves.

 

[Sharilyn]

What gave me a new perspective or a “wake-up call” from the text is that if I truly wish to earn the Revelation of the Creator, this has to be my strongest desire that no other desires exist. For me, this means that I have to do a lot of inner work than I previously thought.

[Greg]

@Hai Mag, Well expressed. Faith above reason seems counter to everything I was taught growing up. We were taught to not question the religious dogma. Reward and punishment was the prime motivator to tow the line. Thank you for your response to this question.

[AmandaNZ]

I’ve read a lot of stuff over decades about the Tree of Life and the sefirot and Gil’s “Made Simple’ lesson here blew all that away as well as my mind. It was an Aha moment for me. Finally something that sounds real and makes complete sense in every way. Also – seeing how much of this information gets misinterpreted because people insist on applying it to corporeal matter. It has changed my way of looking at the texts.

[Seamus Dolan]

On viewing the Equivalence of Form video for a third time this blew my mind. Such an amazing piece of knowledge being shared with us all . . . and how had it totally escaped my notice the first times!!!

“So, these constant events that evolve in our lives are like notes of love, a beckoning on the part of the Creator to come to him.”

 

[Paul]

How to get a screen In de video, de property of the screen “not for me” .

[Lucky]

What blew my mind is : The same actions can be have other meaning depends on the intention. The analogy of 2 friends enlighten my understanding.

[Author]

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