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Delights of the Inner Path
     “Whoever is eager enough to find the secret kingdom will never fail in his quest.… To live rightly in this world we must first become aware of it. The problem is man’s false assumption that he is already aware, which leaves him no motive for investigation. Do not assume that the only existing world is that presented by the five senses and the surface mind.” These are beautiful words of encouragement from Vernon Howard.

Take Charge of Life!

     Here is a new and exciting ongoing series of articles written by New Life Students who have been attending classes for a number of years. They have experienced the benefits of coming to class on a regular basis for themselves. Life throws challenges at us all the time so why not learn to deal with them consciously and effectively. Read and enjoy these helpful and insightful essays which will cover a wide variety of life topics.

The Beauty of NO by Judy Poston
     The word NO. Just 2 letters with immense power along the spiritual path! In fact, Vernon Howard wrote a booklet entitled Your Power To Say NO explaining how to use this power to make a truly happy life a reality for you.
     You can use this positive power in every type of circumstance, like saying no to a situation you don't want to get involved with, to people who try to impose themselves upon you or when someone asks you to do something that you really have no inclination or interest in doing.
     Many times, too many times to count, I have used the word NO when I needed to. It has helped me to refuse negative feelings and emotions and unwanted and useless thoughts that drain my mental and physical energy. Rather than being something negative or unfriendly, your power to say no is an important ally in escaping the trap of inner negativity.
     It was difficult when I first began choosing to say no because I had never used the word much before I came into contact with Vernon Howard's teachings. But it’s an ability that we can learn to develop. And now, whenever something comes up that I know I need to refuse, there is no guilt, indecisiveness or worry attached to it.
     When I was teaching elementary school, I often had to tell my students they weren’t allowed to do something. Of course, this was for their own good, but many students took awhile to learn that when I said NO, I meant it. Saying no allowed them to learn the difference between right and wrong behavior in the classroom. Perhaps they will remember that word and realize how it can lead them to choose a different response to a difficult or uncertain situation when it occurs later in their lives.
     There is so much power in this word. It's hard to describe the freedom that it gives you when dealing with anything that comes up in your life! Why not experiment using it yourself since Vernon Howard told us many times to work with and to apply these spiritual teachings “just to see what happens.”