We are either in one reality or the other, we can not be in both. Either:

 1) we realize reality is miraculous and in constant change forever expanding with new life and vitality, or

2) we adhere to the old standard line of thinking: the reality of this world  is a lone and dreary world. We are wholly inconsequential, existing as a drop of matter for a splash of time within the ocean of eternity. Existing as an incredibly improbable random mistake which just happened to do the impossible and combine to form the incredibly complex universe of potentiality we see around us.

Which do you accept? Isn’t it about time to take one side or the other?

1. A Mental Construct: This universe is a first and last of all your mental construct
   1. All around you reflects your thoughts and beliefs.
      1. Those you have realized yourself
      2. Those you have accepted from others.
      3. Those you participate in forming for the mass community and the collective body of  humanity.
      4. With each of the above, the thoughts which affect reality are:
         1. Including those received from your inner being, your soul that is connected with all that is, and all that is known.
         2. Received both a) physically, as well as b) telepathically from others, c) from the dream state, and d) from your soul’s perspective.
         3. In the dream state we experiment regarding all the probable consequences and effects that are possible considering the days events and probable events of tomorrow. In our assessments, we experiment with infinite combinations of possibility, project these forward centuries into the future, and with each, the myriad of probable details are weighed and considered in proposing which of the next days events we’ll participate.
            1. Regarding how dream thoughts contribute to our reality, again our perspective comprehensively reflects those received: 
               1. physically, as well as
               2. telepathically from other,
               3. from your soul’s perspective
   2. You and we all experience what you and we believe.
   3. The physical universe and your personal body reflects your vision of reality and the view you hold of yourself within it.
   4. All is possible. Our physical universe is constructed within a quantum field of infinite potentiality and unlimited energy!
   5. Nothing is impossible, yet unbridled creativity is so uncommon that the most simple exercises of potential appear miraculous!
2. Old Line: all around us was here before we arrived and will continue after we are gone.
   1. All objects around us are outside of us; they exist independently of our existence.
   2. How we experience our reality doesn’t change unless action is involved for which every effect requires an active cause.
   3. We change our physical circumstances by applying physical actions which follow beliefs of how we can manipulate the objects outside of us. Simply believing we can, knowing how, and intending to change has no affect, unless such beliefs leads to action.
   4. What is experienced it is a function of how we interpret the circumstances that are fixed and firm around us.
   5. There is no benefit to faith except that such a belief  results in action.
   6. The adherents of this old line, persist that today’s “other reality” is just a new age delusion. They cast such beliefs as the latest ramblings of another group of religious fanatics fallen to folly, and the wishful thinking of self deluded unsophisticated simpletons:

 

Simpleton Beliefs of the self deluded, or timeless principles of the masters and God’s words to man?

The reality of belief is NOT new. It is not be easily found in todays churches, but consider how it predominated early christianity.

I was researching faith and wrote a treatise upon it in 1987. I have learned much since then, but the quotations shows these principles are not new. The true christian is not new to expecting change in reality based upon a particular type of belief known as faith; the beliefs which affect change.

5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you–unless, of course, you fail the test?  2 Cor. 13:5

11But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  ¹²Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.  1 Tim. 6:11-12

23As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.  24The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.  25″Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”  Luke 8:23-25

5The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”  6He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you.  Luke 17:5-6

19Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”  Luke 17:19

God expects our faith!                              

8I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”  Luke 18:8

42Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”  Luke 18:42

32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”  Luke 22:32

12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.  John 14:12

16By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16

7And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.  8And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.  Acts 6:7-8

God expects our faith!

9He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed  Acts 14:9

8But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:  Romans 10:8

7We live by faith, not by sight.  2 Cor. 5:7

5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?  2 Cor. 13:5

16know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.  Galatians 2:16

20I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Galatians 2:20

5Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?  Galatians 3:5

6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.  Galatians 5:6

8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–  Ephes. 2:8

12In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.  Ephes. 3:12

17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,  Ephes. 3:17

5one Lord,  one faith, one baptism;  Ephes. 4:5

13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.  Ephes. 4:13

4:1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.  1 Tim. 4:1

11But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.  12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.  1 Tim. 6:11-12

6I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.  Philemon 1:6

2For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.  Hebrews 4:2

12We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.  Hebrews 6:12

23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  Hebrews 10:23

11:1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  Hebrews 11:1

3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.  Hebrews 11:3

6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.  Hebrews 11:5-6

3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.  James 1:3

5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.  7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.  James 1:5-7

5Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?  James 2:5

God expects us act on our faith in his word!

17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.  18But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.  James 2:17-18

God expects us to Receive Healing by our faith in his word!

15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.  James 5:15

4for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.  1 John 5:4

20But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.  Jude 1:20

12Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.  Rev. 14:12