The Impersonal Life: The Classic of Self-Realization by Joseph S. Benner (Englis

Description: The Impersonal Life by Joseph S. Benner The classic of practical mysticism is published with four bonus works in this handsome signature edition.The classic of practical mysticism is published with four bonus works in this handsome signature edition.Since it first appeared in 1914, The Impersonal Life has touched hundreds of thousands of readers. Its simple meditative message teaches you, step by step, to realize that your own consciousness is one with all of Creation-that you are an outlet of Divine will. Once that extraordinary truth is understood, your wishes become one with God, and your life unfolds in a meaningful, exuberant mosaic in which your fondest hopes and highest purposes are realized.Written anonymously by American mystic Joseph S. Benner (1872-1938), The Impersonal Life is one of the modern landmarks of New Thought and mystical spirituality As a special bonus, this edition includes four of Benners most powerful essays- The Way Out; The Way Beyond; Wealth; and The Teacher.Here is a complete journey into the work of a spiritual genius and practical mystic. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography American mystic Joseph S. Benner (1872-1938) was one of the most thoughtful and impactful contemplative voices to emerge from the metaphysical culture of the 20th century. His books, particularly The Impersonal Life, have inspired a wide range of New Thought authors, and continue to be widely read today. Promotional The classic of practical mysticism is published with four bonus works in this handsome signature edition. Promotional "Headline" The classic of practical mysticism is published with four bonus works in this handsome signature edition. Excerpt from Book I. I Am To you who read, I speak. To you, who, thru long years and much running to and fro, have been eagerly seeking, in books and teachings, in philosophy and religion, for you know not what--Truth, Happiness, Freedom, God. To you whose Soul is weary and discouraged and almost destitute of hope. To you, who many times have obtained a glimpse of that "Truth," only to find, when you followed and tried to reach it, that it disappeared in the beyond, and was but the mirage of the desert. To you, who thought you had found it in some great teacher, who was perhaps the acknowledged head of some Society, Fraternity or Religion, and who appeared to you to be a "Master," so marvelous was the wisdom he taught and the works he performed;--only to awaken later to the realization that that "Master" was but a human personality, with faults and weaknesses, and secret sins, the same as you, even tho that personality may have been a channel thru which were voiced many beautiful teachings, which seemed to you the highest "Truth." And here you are, Soul aweary and anhungered, and not knowing where to turn. To you, I AM come. And likewise to you, who have begun to feel the presence of that "Truth" within your Soul, and seek the confirmation of that which of late has been vaguely struggling for living expression within. Yes, to all you who hunger for the true "Bread of Life," I AM come. Are you ready to partake? If so, then arouse yourself. Sit up. Still your human mind and follow closely My Word herein spoken. Or you will turn away disappointed once more, with the aching hunger still in your heart. I! Who am I?-- I, Who speak with such seeming knowledge and authority? Listen! I AM You, that part of you who IS and KNOWS; WHO KNOWS ALL THINGS, And always knew and always was. Yes, I AM You, Your SELF; that part of you who says I AM and is I AM; That transcendent, innermost part of you which quickens within as you read, which responds to this My Word, which perceives Its Truth, which recognizes all Truth and discards all error wherever found. Not that part which has been feeding on error all these years. For I AM your real Teacher, the only real one you will ever know, and the only MASTER; I, your Divine SELF. I, the I AM of you, bring to you this My Message, My living Word, as I have brought to you everything in life, be it book or "Master," poverty or riches, bitter experience or love, to teach you that I, and I alone, your own True Self, AM The Teacher for you, the only Teacher and the only God, Who is and always has been providing you not only with the Bread and Wine of Life, but with all things needed for your physical, mental and spiritual growth and sustenance. Therefore that which appeals to YOU, as you read, is MY Message, spoken to your outer human consciousness from within, and is but a confirmation of that which the I AM of you always knew within, but had not yet translated in definite, tangible terms to your outer consciousness. Likewise, all that ever appealed to You, coming from some outward expression, was but the confirmation of My Word already spoken within, and which outward expression was the avenue or means I chose at the time thru which to reach and impress your human or self consciousness, But I AM not your human mind, nor its child, the intellect. They are but the expression of your Being, as you are the expression of My Being; they are but phases of your human personality, as You are a phase of My Divine Impersonality. Weigh and study carefully these words. Rise up and free yourself from the domination of your personality, with its self-inflated and selfglorifying mind and intellect, now and for always. For your mind henceforth must be Your servant, and the intellect Your slave, if My Word is to penetrate to your Soul consciousness. I AM come now to your Soul consciousness, which I have quickened expressly in preparation for the reception of My Word. Now, if you are strong enough to bear it; If you can put aside all your private personal fancies, beliefs and opinions, which are but the rubbish you have gathered from the dumping grounds of others; If you are strong enough to cast them all away;-- Then My Word will be to you a source of endless Joy and Blessing. But be prepared to have this personality of yours doubt My Word as you read It all along the way. For its very life is threatened, and it knows it cannot live and thrive and longer dominate your thinking, your feelings, your going and coming, as of old,--if you take My Word into your heart and permit It there to abide. Yes, I AM come to you now, To make you conscious of My Presence; For I have likewise prepared your human mind so that it can, in a measure, comprehend the meaning of ME. I have been with you always, but you did not know it. I have purposely led you thru the Wilderness of books and teachings, of religions and philosophies, keeping ever before your Souls eye the vision of the Promised Land, Feeding you with the manna of the Desert, that you might remember and value and long for the Bread of the Spirit. Now I have brought you to the river Jordan, that separates you from your Divine heritage. Now the time has come for you consciously to know Me; the time has come for you to cross over into Canaan, the land of Milk and Honey. Are you ready? Do you want to go? Then follow this My Word, which is the Ark of My Covenant, and you shall go over dry shod. II. Be Still and Know Now, in order that you may learn to know Me, so that you can be sure it is I, your own True Self, Who speak these words, you must first learn to Be Still, to quiet your human mind and body and all their activities, so that you no longer are conscious of them. You may not yet be able to do this, But I will teach you how, if you really want to know Me, and are willing to prove it by trusting Me and obeying Me in all that I now shall call upon you to do. Listen! Try to imagine the "I" who speak thruout these pages as being your Higher or Divine Self, addressing and counselling your human mind and intellect, which you will consider for the moment as being a separate personality. Your human mind is so constituted that it cannot accept anything which does not conform with what it has previously experienced or learned, and which its intellect does not consider reasonable. Therefore, in addressing it, You are using such terms and expressions as will most clearly explain to your intellect the truths it must understand before the mind can awaken to the consciousness of your meaning. The fact is, this "I" is yourself, your Real Self. Your human mind has heretofore been so engrossed with the task of supplying its intellect and body with all manner of selfish indulgences, that, it has never had time to get acquainted with the Real You, its true Lord and Master. While You have been so interested in and affected by the pleasures and sufferings of your body and intellect, that you have almost come to believe You are your intellect and body, and you have consequently nearly forgotten Me, your Divine Self. I AM not your intellect and body, and this Message is to teach you that You and I are One. The words I herein speak, and the main burden of these instructions, is to awaken your consciousness to this great fact. But you cannot awaken to this fact until you can get away from the consciousness of this body and intellect, which so long have held you enslaved. You must feel Me within, before you can know I AM there. Now, in order that you can become wholly oblivious of your mind and its thoughts and your body and its sensations, so that you can feel Me within, it is necessary that you studiously obey these. My instructions. Sit quiet in a relaxed position, and, when wholly at ease, let your mind take in the significance of these words: Be still!--and KNOW,--I AM,--God." Without thinking, allow this, My Divine Command, to penetrate deep into your Soul. Let whatever impressions that come to your mind enter at will--without effort or interference on your part. Note carefully their import, for it is I, within, thru these impressions, instructing you. Then, when somewhat of their vital significance begins to dawn upon your consciousness, speak these My Words slowly, imperatively, to every cell of your body, to every faculty of your mind, with all the conscious power you possess:-- "Be still!--and KNOW,--I AM,--God." Details ISBN0143131117 Author Joseph S. Benner Year 2017 ISBN-10 0143131117 ISBN-13 9780143131113 Format Paperback Subtitle The Classic of Self-Realization Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 240 DEWEY 158.128 Publisher J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Imprint J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Media Book Short Title The Impersonal Life Language English UK Release Date 2017-07-18 Publication Date 2017-07-18 US Release Date 2017-07-18 Narrator Matthew Beard Birth 1927 Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Alternative 9780976420057 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-07-14 AU Release Date 2017-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137825575;

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