“Speak only when thy words are more golden than thy
silence” is one of the
most important rules and regulations of every
Ascended Master Retreat in the world of form.
However, because of the different types of service given by such Foci of
Ascended Master Light and the training needed therefor, this discipline of
controlled speech is more rigidly enforced in some Retreats than in
others. For instance, in the Pythagorean
Instruction given centuries ago, absolute and continuous silence was required
of and observed by all who entered His Retreat and remained there for any length
of time. The full course was nine years
long!
Under such discipline, the chela learned to listen
and remember - for a good
memory is largely the result of a sufficient concentration upon that which
one wishes to recall, to register it perfectly in his etheric body. Then it can be brought forth again at
will. In this Retreat of Pythagorus, the
chela learned to forget self and the desire to “shine” above his fellows by
revealing to them some “great Wisdom” which he felt he had gained ahead of
them. Therefore, thus trained and
prepared for selfless service in the world of form after leaving the Retreat,
the disciplined outer self had for use much accumulated Ascended Master Wisdom.
From time to time it has been said that many Truths
are lost in translating from
one language to another and one of these is the
meaning in the statement: “Ye shall give
account for every idle word.” There is
no such thing as an “idle” word - for your words are your Life and Life is
perpetual motion. The idea here might be
“thoughtless” or “careless” word - but certainly not “idle.” Another important training received by the
neophyte in the Retreats of the Great White Brotherhood is the complete removal
from his consciousness of the habit of exaggerating. This habit builds around one a sense of
falsity and unreality which, eventually, will prevent others from believing in
what you say. Things which may seem
expensive are not always “fabulous” or cost “millions;” someone in the next street
certainly is not “miles away;” people who need temporary rest are not “dying of
exhaustion.” Surely, I have made myself
clear.
Gracious Reader!
Wonʼt you try experimenting with the control of your
speech for just thirty days? Try to curtail all “unnecessary” conversation
and remarks and see how much more energy you will have at the close of the
day. Train yourselves to say what should
be said in clear, concise terms - in as few words as possible; never being too
cryptic, of course, and never impatient or rude. Speak gently whenever you can but - when you
must be firm - be so! Let there never be
any uncertainty in the mind of another as to what you mean to convey. This can be done in sincere kindness, but with
a firm conviction within that you know what you are doing and you are doing it!
One of the most important and really easy ways to
govern oneʼs energies
harmoniously is through his choice of words. Oneʼs habitual use of beautiful, grateful and
peace creating words will make one more and more beautiful, even as to facial expression. The habitual use of words which “do not
bless” Life will change even a lovely expression upon the face of a youth into
a very unlovely one as that one matures.
Watch your words - dear hearts!
They are so important to your health, wealth, happiness and God-Success!
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