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"The next great Principle We wish to deal with is that of Reflection. It is the notion succinctly put in the esoteric phrase, 'as above, so below'."
"The simple truth of the matter is that the reality which surrounds any being on any Plane -- no matter how evolved or how base that being may be -- must ultimately correspond exactly with the true inner essence of that being. Indeed, this explains precisely the mechanism by which a being is allowed to find out about itself while in a form or vehicle of expression."
"The nature of the various Planes and Universes That have been created is such that this conformity of one's surroundings to one's inner essence always comes about. And since every entity knows that what surrounds it is a true reflection of itself, the discovery of its own true inner essence is facilitated. And this, remember, is the purpose for entering manifestation in the first place."
"We have said that every being knows this truth, and that statement may seem at odds with the observed ignorance of Humanity with respect to This or any of The Great Spiritual Laws. However, the ignorance is only at the conscious level. Within each Soul (Higher Self) The Principle which We have just enunciated is securely anchored."
"Of particular importance is the notion that The Law of Reflection applies equally as well to groups or whole societies as It does to individuals. In fact, This Great Law is often easier to perceive in operation at the group or nation level than at the level of the individual. When a nation is founded upon some essential aspect of goodness or truth, it draws to itself an abundance of energy, an outpouring of what is sometimes called grace, which propels it forward on a trajectory of success and achievement. This is an outworking of The Law of Reflection. Reality is arranged so that it will reflect back goodness when a similar goodness is at the core of a given nation or group."
"An example is that of The United States, a nation founded with a number of very noble aims. Among these was the respecting of individual liberty and integrity and numerous freedoms such as those of speech and religion. Beyond these, however, was the plan to provide a home and a refuge for the disenfranchised, the poor, and the unwanted populations of Europe. America cast open its doors, and the hopeful came in their tens of thousands."
"That rescue mission stands yet as a golden crown upon the brow of The American Nation. No subsequent mistake or unspiritual action can ever take away the glory of what She did for Mankind in those early decades. And God has smiled upon Her ever since."
"Moreover, The Law We are here discussing has an inherent 'multiplier effect', if We may call it that. The reflecting-back is not simply on a one-for-one basis. When the inner essence of a nation or an individual is negative, then the surroundings become even more negative. If the core nature is good, then reality echoes back an enhanced degree of goodness."
"The reason for this amplification is related to The Law of Manifestation and its purpose. Since the aim of manifestation is to teach the ensouling entity about itself, reality is made to amplify the qualities of the entity so that the message will be the more likely understood. This applies equally to individuals, groups, and nations."
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