A New Paradigm
(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org,
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“The new paradigm is a joint venture between head and heart intelligence, which generates a continuity of intuitive creative intelligence.”
—Doc Children
Webster’s Dictionary (1983) defines paradigm thus: “…example or pattern; an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype.” The pattern of reality that evolved the English language and the scientific “If I can’t see it, it doesn’t exist,” worldview is on its way out. The use of the voice to express a new paradigm is a sign of the times. Part of the process is the evolution of the English language. New words are being born from the vibration of thoughts and ideas reverberating within this new paradigm. The shift manifests as a new language emerges, for words are expressions of the vibrations of pure mind. As we gain clarity, we begin to resonate with this shift, and we give birth to a new world through our voices. On a microcosmic level, within our own beings, we make this shift through vocal affirmations of our new resonance, shifting our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to our environment. In addition to the birth of new words, words that have already been around for awhile are being used in new ways to express resonance within our expanded perception of reality. This is why affirmations work. As we still our minds and release old patterns, we vocalize our true self, enter the magic zone, and create a world that reflects the beautiful vibration of pure mind.
In the speech The Heart Of Philanthropy by Rob Lehman, a relevant story is told, and again, we find profound teaching from a child, who has not been taught to block expression of truth:
“The language of this spiritual awakening is just emerging. As we all know, it is difficult to speak about spiritual matters. Diane Sawyer tells the story of a six-year-old child in first grade. The art teacher asked the children to draw anything they wanted. The little girl was deeply immersed in her drawing and didn't hear the teacher say it was time to stop. The teacher walked to her desk and gently asked, "What are you drawing?" "I'm drawing a picture of God," she said. The teacher then said, "But no one knows what God looks like." The little girl responded with a smile, "They will when I finish."
Think about language for a moment. What words do you use to describe the Divine? Are there certain words that you only use when you are talking about spirituality? How can you bring these words and ideas into your ordinary consciousness?
“The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.”
—Henry David Thoreau