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I've been pondering over the idea of 'what if I suddenly acquired lots of money'. Having read lots of posts here regarding money, I came across an interesting quote elsewhere on the net (see below). Good? Bad? Neutral? Just another form of energy? My questions: If you're on a spiritual path and suddenly acquire multi-millions in cash, what effect would it have on your spiritual developement ? Is there a threshold-of-doom for the amount of cash that one can possess? How accurate is the quote below ? I've seen many people change in personality (for the worse) after acquiring lots of cash and I've never heard of a filthy rich, enlightened one. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Money is not something that is morally neutral, a resource to be used in good or bad ways depending solely upon our attitude toward it. Mammon is a power that seeks to dominate us." "Behind money are invisible spiritual powers, powers that are seductive and deceptive, powers that demand an all-embracing devotion." "… behind money are very real spiritual forces that energize it and give it a life of its own. Hence, money is an active agent; it is a law unto itself; and it is capable of inspiriting devotion." "For Christ money is an idolatry we must be converted from in order to be converted to him." "That is why so much of Jesus’ teaching regarding wealth is evangelistic in character. He calls people to turn away from the mammon god in order to worth the one true God." "The call of God is upon us to use money within the confines of a properly disciplined spiritual life and to manage money for the good of all humanity and for the glory of God. And when this is done we are drawn deeper into the divine Center. We stand amazed that God would use our meager efforts to do his work upon the earth. . . Money is a blessing when it is used within the context of the life and power of God." (source: www.moneyhelpforchristians.com/money-good-or-bad/ [2]) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is my first poll. I'm interested to know why people visit and stay here for so long. BTW, you can vote on more than one choice. Love to TTB :wub:

I'll add that some threads help to resolve some issues both outside and inside oneself (and some threads make it harder to resolve them). I should probably have added those as options. Blessing of Resolving Issues :wub: :wub: :wub:

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The Greatest Rap Battle Epic ever - Steve Jobs versus Bill Gates (Warning - weird sense of humor required) lol

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It doesn't really relate to what you wrote but I had a lot of fun watching that old film clip Too much spiritual energy in the left hand and all that. ps. I let my kids watch it now they think they can burn me by stabbing their fingers into my chest. ......

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Another option that requires no practice, no money, minimal outlay, little change in lifestyle and practically no effort. "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these" John 14:12 Just requires a firm belief ! Blessings of Belief :wub: :wub:

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A Zen master visiting New York City goes up to a hot dog vendor and says, "Make me one with everything." The hot dog vendor fixes a hot dog and hands it to the Zen master, who pays with a $20 bill. The vendor puts the bill in the cash box and closes it. "Excuse me, but where’s my change?" asks the Zen master. The vendor responds, "Change must come from within." ROFL ! :)

A Zen master once said to me, "Do the opposite of whatever I tell you." So I didn't. lol

@2:00 ROFL ! .....

I read in a few places that Castaneda was regarded by many as "The Father of the New Age Movement" It seems that others have suggested he borrowed 'his' teachings from other sources and fooled many people. Here is a possible list of the many books he got his material from...... (re-posted link) http://sustainedreaction.yuku.com/topic/6006/Index-To-Castaneda-Sources?page=1 Blessings of following a 'True' Path :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

I missed out. I got so much to say about not much at all. lol Bless the chatterers :wub: :wub:

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