1. Self-Centering And Its ConsequencesWith Part one, we have begun to spiritualize how important it is to focus away from ourselves in order to benefit. Why must we focus away from ourselves?
In taking ourselves seriously, and going by “I come first”, we counteract our pre-installed operating system. The OS was installed, so all other programs work based on it, not
other way around. If
OS were focused on itself exclusively,
computer in its functionality would be limited to its artificially pre-defined size, and only allow for
limited flow of incoming and outgoing information that matches this pre-conceived size.
We would have to throw away
old computer and buy a new one with a larger OS each time.
So it is with humans. If we focus on ourselves, we virtually solidify
dimensions we have allotted to us, whereby preventing beneficial additions and inspiring ideas from coming in. We would prevent
good along with
bad, if keeping that structure as small as we perceive it from our present state of mind.
God’s Ferris Wheel can only be what it is with all its parts simultaneously present, while all its parts are equally important.
Simple Explanation #1: We are called to fill other people’s cups. In order to do so, our own cup flows over. This is exactly opposite to what most people do, for without having
intent to fill another cup, they keep their own cup less than full, and far from overflowing.
Simple Explanation #2: The same principle also applies when we teach. Why do we learn much better when teaching others? Because in
course of desiring to make our points, we have to go deeper in our own understanding. Teaching also usually makes
transition from mere theory to at least a better practical understanding, if not
application of our new-found insights. When we understand, we absorb; when we absorb, we gain additional awareness.
2- Marketing, What Purpose Does It Serve?
Marketing is bringing something to somebody else’s attention, and most suitably so, if
person on
receiving end is spiritually ready for it. Then,
chances for them truly using our products and services are
greatest, and
readiness of
buyer for
next set of more of
same type of items, or an expansion upon them, can be counted upon. Most of
time, though, only 5% to 15% really apply what they buy.
As is written, we are not to scream, holler and shout our offers from
roof-tops, but speak to God in secret, and He will make sure, if all is built upon His principle and value, that it WILL BE shouted from
roof-tops. Here,
same principle of
affinity of our products to our values and character applies. We are here to fill a particular place that no one else can fill (or pay for).
However, in order to know, if we are in congruence with God’s strategy and intent, we have to study our instruction manual. Looking at what already materialized based upon prior more relative and erroneous awareness, can obviously not get us anywhere. Once we get closer to
truth, and to
3,000 promises to us of His provision and His support, our lives become so much simpler and easier.
The complete insight
bible is intended to give us is our key to
Kingdom.
I venture to say that every book we read other than
bible contains at least one error, one misperception, one false statement, one relative view, or opinion that LEADS US AWAY from wisdom. Bear in mind that ONLY ONE drop of water in
gasoline can stop our vehicle from running. Thus, one error, one impurity also messes up our state of mind. However, most states of mind are much more messy than caused by just one error.
At this point, no one but Jesus, or God incarnate, has an absolute and inherent understanding of
way,
exact path and gate to
Kingdom, which is
reason for His calling to follow Him NOW.
Marketing, aside from being
center of our attention in conventional business, becomes
leading activity in our transition from
old into
new.
3- Marketing,
Main Business Activity, or Not?