Power for Good

J Serlin David

Description

Life is full of invitations and opportunities, for growth and discovery, if only we keep our minds open and heed the signs. Naturally, we can always refuse... but sometimes Spirit has a subtle way of urging us in the right direction. David and Linda Serlin said "Yes!" to one unexpected invitation and this book is the story of how that choice set them on an exciting spiritual adventure and changed their lives completely. From a stately home in Essex, UK, to an esoteric retreat on the north Californian coast of the USA, their journey brought deep spiritual insights and principles that David shares with us in this fascinating and uplifting book. Whilst revealing their own unsuspected talents, their experiences also led them to the realisation that 'There is a Power for Good in the universe, that is greater than we are and that we can use.' In clear and friendly language, David shows us just how to do that!

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Mind
• Body
• Spirit

Informations

• Publié par: Andrews UK
• Date de parution: 15 juillet 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781910027370
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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POWER FOR GOOD
Saying “Yes!” to Life’s Invitations
David J Serlin




Published in 2019 by
Local Legend
www.local-legend.co.uk
Digital edition converted and distributed by
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Copyright © 2019 David J Serlin
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There is a Power for Good in the universe that is greater than we are, that we can use!
Ernest Holmes




To my darling wife Lin, my companion, confidante and constant source of inspiration.



Acknowledgements
With deep gratitude to my dear parents, passed on to the Light, to Gordon, Glyn and Judith, Dr Mark, Dr Roger and Kathy Juline, to Dr Kathy Hearn and Dr Roger Teel, to Reverend Anya and ‘the teachings’ for the highest good of all.



About the Author
David J Serlin was born in Stanmore, Middlesex, and now lives in Hertfordshire, UK, with his wife Linda and their son.
Always intrigued by the mysteries of the universe and of time and space, David was an avid reader of science fiction and subsequently the new breed of spiritual classics. This led him, following a successful career in sales, marketing and property management, to train as a spiritual healer (NFSH), a Positive Thinking practitioner (Peiffer Foundation) and a licensed practitioner of New Thought / Science of Mind (RScp).
Embarking on a spiritual journey together, David and Linda shared quite remarkable experiences, many of which are described here. As a result they have founded their own Spiritual Living group and now work together as a team, each contributing their unique talents and expertise, offering workshops and one-to-one sessions in all aspects of spiritual development.
They show how to apply universal spiritual principles in dealing with life’s everyday challenges. Above all, they believe in making spirituality relevant, accessible to all – and fun!
“I hope,” David says, “that this book will inspire others on their own, unique spiritual journeys and discover for themselves the universal Power for Good that is available to us all.”
www.newthoughtnewyou.co.uk



About This Book
The path to enlightenment is never easy. It takes courage, determination, commitment – and an open mind!
Life is full of ‘invitations’, opportunities for growth and change, for adventure and discovery, if we heed the signs, follow the cues and keep our eyes open. Yet paramount amongst spiritual laws is that we always have free will: we always have a choice whether to accept or refuse the many invitations that may come our way.
My wife and I said “Yes!” to Spirit’s subtle urgings and this book is the story of how that choice changed our lives and set us on an exciting journey of discovery and revelation. From a stately home near Stansted in Essex, UK, to an esoteric retreat on the north Californian coast of America, our path interweaves empowering spiritual insights and principles with landmark events and experiences. From the mystique of Spiritualism to the profound wisdom of New Thought and the Science of Mind, our experiences have enriched our souls, enlightened our minds, uplifted our spirits – and continue to do so.
Saying “Yes” to life’s invitations, accepting challenge and being prepared to move beyond our comfort zones, can transform our lives and provide opportunities to move from the ordinary to the extraordinary, from stressed to blessed, to discover and fulfil our true potential.
This book offers practical spiritual tools, principles and processes to help us deal more effectively with life’s issues and to harness and use the Power for Good in the universe that is greater than we are.
Truth, like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. Learn from others’ experience, be inspired by their success, but only accept that which makes sense for you.



Prologue
The room was silent and dark save for the soft, low light of a solitary lamp that cast an eerie, shadowy glow. We sat among strangers, a light tension of expectation hovering around each one.
Then it began…
A voice echoed from an empty corner of the room, faint at first like a whisper, straining for breath and almost choking with emotion. Gradually it gained strength.
“Lily… It’s… John... It’s me…”
An elderly lady in the audience cried out in startled recognition and joy. “John! Is that really you?” Her tears of relief and love flowed.
And then there was silence again as a misty cloud of white substance, ectoplasm, swirled and shrouded the sleeping medium. We could barely believe what we had just experienced. But this was no dream.



It Started with a Phone Call
A dazzling golden orb of brilliant light illuminated the faces of the four figures sitting round a large, glistening white marble table. Hunched over and deep in conversation, they were clearly discussing something of great importance. Then one of the figures stood up and beckoned to another standing some way in the distance. He spoke in a soft, mellow tone, choosing his words carefully.
“It is time to leave,” he said, barely concealing the sadness in his voice. “Your mission is set, there can be no turning back.” Then his tone lifted as if he had recognised the underlying joy of the event. “You will be embarking on an amazing adventure, during which you will experience the many facets of Spirit. You will receive enlightened thoughts – the principles. We only ask that you live your life according to ‘the Law’ and share your understanding with all who will listen…” Then he paused again as if waiting for instruction or pondering a further thought.
“One other thing… You will have free will to accept or refuse the many invitations that may come your way. We will always be there to guide and inspire you, if you so choose, but we cannot – and will not – try to influence your path or lead you one way or another.”
I was listening intently but a strange, magnetic feeling seemed to be pulling me away from these, my teachers and friends. I tried to resist but the four figures quickly faded, and I knew that I would be leaving the presence of the Enlightened Ones for a while. A vaporous mist engulfed the scene and they disappeared, ghost-like, leaving me alone.
In the far distance, I heard the faint words, “By the way, you will soon forget all about this.”
Then the alarm clock rang with an unfriendly shrillness and I awoke with a start.
“Wow, that was some strange dream!”
I cleared my head, stretched my arms, yawned and got out of bed, drew back the curtains and contemplated the day ahead. The morning sun poured in, promising a good one. After breakfast, the `phone rang. It was my girlfriend, Linda. We were both really into yoga at the time and had been looking for an interesting course or retreat to do together. She seemed excited.
“Look, I had to call you. I’ve just heard about this amazing place near Stansted where they run yoga courses. What do you think?”
“Sounds great,” I responded, not really listening to her every word as she was prone to over-exuberance, but I went along with it. “Check out the dates and let me know.” An hour later the `phone rang again.
“Sorry,” she apologised, “I must have got it wrong. I called Stansted Hall and they no longer run yoga courses there but…” I waited. “They invited us to join one of their Spiritual Awareness Weeks. Shall we go?”
She sounded so enthusiastic I couldn’t let her down, though I had no idea what she was talking about or what we were letting ourselves in for. Then I was stirred by some strange and sudden impulse.
“Yes, sure,” I found myself saying, “let’s go for it.”
And that was it, the first of many ‘invitations’ we both felt impelled to accept. Thank heavens we did, as it was to open the door to many amazing new experiences and lead us both into a whole new world of incredible possibilities.
We had never even heard of Stansted Hall, let alone contemplated spending a week there, but something in their advertisement really captured our imagination.
Discover your true potential.
Psychic & Spiritual Awareness Week at the Arthur Findlay College, Stansted Hall.
On a bright and sunny spring day with the scent of blossom in the air, we packed our bags and maps (pre-satnav) and headed north from our home in London through the winding country lanes and picturesque villages of Hertfordshire until we came to the historic town of Stansted Mountfitchet. The journey, taking the scenic route, took us a leisurely couple of hours but when we arrived it was like going back in time. Driving slowly up the narrow gravel driveway that led to the Hall, we both felt a frisson of excitement and a real sense of anticipation as we wondered what on Earth we had let ourselves in for…
Having parked the car we carried our cases up the grey stone steps leading to the entrance of the imposing Victorian mansion and paused for a moment to ring the bell. The heavy oak doors creaked open and we stepped into the wood-panelled lobby to a blazin