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Religious transformation

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The greatest challenge in the process of religious transformation is
the 'dissolution of expectation' which allows the unexpected [mystery]
to be discovered.

There is no transformation available though seeking, which is goal oriented.
The problem of seeking is often recognized in searching for a
misplaced pair of [eye]glasses, wallet or keys. 'Expectation blindness'
often keeps the person from seeing what is in view... but the sought item
can be easily seen when seeking is dropped.

The process of 'finding' is much more akin to creative 'problem solving'.
The solution isn't clearly defined, but certain limitations are recognized.
The 'process' is a form of meditation, or 'availability', which allows
unrecognized solutions to present themselves. The 'solution' will seem to
appear on it's own, as if presented to 'the one who waits in patience'.

Here's how 'finding' is described in the Gospel Of Thomas-

"Let whoever seeks not cease from seeking until he finds. When he finds,
he will be troubled. When he is troubled he will marvel and will reign over all." GTh v.2

The words 'troubled' and 'marvel' point to the unexpected nature of what is found.

Peace,
Matthew

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