You Have Chosen to Remember: A Journey from Perception to Knowledge, Peace of Mind and Joy

Knowledge, peace of mind and joy are available to you now. Anything real that has been obtained by religious leaders or spiritual gurus is also obtainable to you. In fact, knowledge, peace of mind and joy are not so much obtained as they are realized and remembered. All knowledge resides within you now. Nothing that is given to one is withheld from another. God does not play favorites. God’s love for you is in no way diminished by your perception that you are less than you are. God loves all, equally and always. Love is all you are, it is your foundation. People are taught, and have the perception that they must build on their foundation to experience peace of mind, success and joy. How and what you build on your foundation is up to you, it is your free will. However, if you simply extend what you are, you will create more beauty than anything that could or has ever been built. My brother and sister, your base, your foundation, is perfect and you need not add or subtract anything from perfection. There are many paths you may choose to take in order to realize knowledge, peace of mind and joy in the present moment. The journey will be as complicated as you choose to make it, or as easy as you allow it to be. You may choose one path now, or you may choose to follow several different paths at the same time. Look within, and move towards those paths that offer you peace of mind and joy, and are in alignment with your present values. Do not concern yourself with the paths others may be trying to force upon you, or what others say is the correct, proper, truthful or acceptable way to grow. Within your heart there lies a memory of your trueself. It is this memory you search for, and it is this memory you will someday remember. My brother and sister, all truth lies within you. You may have temporarily forgotten this, but you have now chosen to remember. Acknowledgements Dedication Introduction Chapter 1: The Dream The Unconscious Habitual Belief System or Ego Self-Image Transformation Being Born Into a Dream The Dream of Separation Judging the Dreamer Dream Offered for Chapter One - The Gift The Dreamer and the Dream Forgiving the Dreamer Knowing Your Power Invitation #1 - The List Invitation #2 - Act or Pretend to be Awake Chapter 2: The Ego-Self The Physical Manifestation of the Ego-Self The Ego's Advice The Ego and Blame The Ego and Separation The Ego and Judgment Invitation #3 - The Ego's Gifts Dream Given for Chapter Two - A Child's Game Words of Encouragement to People Experiencing a Mental Breakdown, Depression, Crisis or Burnout Chapter 3: The Godself Living a Spiritually Fulfilling Life Experiencing Your Godself in the Moment In Search of My Godself: My First Spiritual Experience Realizing My Mind’s Influence Dream Given for Chapter Three - Who Am I? Turning Up the Volume in Your Life Real Life My Soul Counseled Me Honoring Different Paths to the Godself Invitation #4 - Experiencing Peace Chapter 4: A Fulfilling Life Success and the Fulfilling Life Being On or Off Your Path: OBE Given for Chapter Four Success, Your Job and Life Allow Others to Fulfill Their Dreams Who is the Homeless One? Service Will I Ever Make a Difference? One at a Time Chapter 5: Work on Yourself First Working Through the Illusion Thought, Action, Faith and Gratitude Thought - Align Yourself with God and Clarify the Goal My Big Toe Sarcasm The “God Bless You” Kid Action - Act with Unconditional Love Faith - Trust that the Moment is Perfect Gratitude - Give Thanks, Enjoy and Rejoice Chapter 6: Trusting God Trusting "God's Plan" Trusting God Through "Accidents" Accidents and Choice Asking God for Inspiration Remember Your Perfection You Were Created in His Image Why Are There So Many Religions in the World? “Daddy Loves Me Best” Chapter 7: Freedom Through Forgiveness Forgiveness: The Key to Knowledge, Peace of Mind and Joy Ego-Self, Godself and Forgiveness Invitation #5 - How to Forgive a Brother or Sister OBE Given for Chapter Seven: Experiencing Only Love Speaking with Anger vs. Speaking Your Truth Reacting to an Immature Action Dealing with Negative Emotions or Feelings through the Ego-Self Dealing with Negative Emotions or Feelings through the Godself Forgiving Parents and Other Family Members Forgiving vs. Not Forgiving Invitation #6 - Exchanging Pain for Peace Chapter 8: Being in the Now Invitation #7 - Friend vs. Stranger Invitation #8 - How Your Thoughts Affect You in the Moment You're Always in the Right Place at the Right Time Being in the Now on the Road Invitation #9 - Living in the Now: Four Steps to Choosing Peace on the Road How Envy Keeps Us from Living in the Moment Chapter 9: Choosing One's Attitude I Have Two Choices Changing Attitudes: Expansion of Human Behavior The Snowflake that Changed a Life A Brother in Pain Dream Offered for Chapter Nine: The Smile Everything Happens for Your Own Good Turning Blocks into Blessings Chapter 10: Taking Responsibility for Your Destiny When Bad Things Happen Bad Things: Levels of Perception Blessing Every Step of the Journey Every Trip Helps Us Evolve Experiencing God During Difficult Situations Guideposts Be Open to Changing Directions Thank the Road for Its Bumps Wipe the Windshields Clean: Getting Clear There are No Limits on This Road Other Passengers in the Car: Relationships Buckle Your Child's Safety Belt, but Don't Leave Him in the Car You are Now on the Road of Your Choosing Chapter 11: Dreams, Prayer, Out-of-Body Experiences, and Meditation Dreams Lucid Dreaming Sleep Paralysis Precognitive Dreams Prayer My First Experience with Prayer God Answers Prayers Do Pets Go to Heaven ? Invitation #10 - Reconnecting with a Loved One Pluto Chapter 12: At Peace with the Afterlife So What Happens When We Die? On Dying Young On Preparing for the Loss of Loved Ones Suicide Entering the Spirit World Invitation #11 - A Physical Experience of How “The Light” Feels The Tunnel My Spiritual Home Destination - Heaven or Hell Will I Get Bored in Heaven? Is This Hell? Judgment: An Eye for an Eye Lost Souls Making Peace with a Loved One Who has Passed On Relationships Continue Invitation #12 - Obtaining Peace with a Loved One Who has Passed On Have We Met Before? Re-entry To Be or Not To Be Adoption Are People Born Gay or Is It a Choice? Epilogue Bibliography StandUp For Kids About the Author