In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
— Proverbs 12:28
King James Version of the Bible
from Providential Guideposts
Know Thyself … p. 13
’Twoud be few not familiar with that age old aphorism, ‘Know Thyself’ and as well, understand that this is not something to be dismissed out of hand. By the same token, it is a somewhat vague expression; one requiring time and effort were we to delve into the deep recesses of our consciousness to reveal our true childlike self. Even worse, should such a thought perchance occur to us, we more than likely put it aside, in the mistaken belief that there are other, more important things that need doing. Nothing could be further from the truth.
From a time predating that of Jesus of Nazareth and up to today, mankind has striven to transcend ordinary human knowledge, spiritually compelled to know its higher, or true, self.
That which has ever been taught to enable such Elysium is that which obtains to this day, namely, deep and purposeful meditation/ reflection. Only this, practiced regularly in absolute repose with thoughts of love for our self and others, will free us from worldly thoughts and take us to a higher plane of spiritual intuition and insight; one that allows us to know that God lives in us and we live in Him. Thus do we know ourselves.
— Garry D. Kilbourn
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