“Wherever you are in the spiritual continuum of consciousness, just say ‘Yes' to it, enter it fully, so that you may be ushered into the next step in your unfoldment.”

In truth, the Universe has absolutely no secrets. The full display of its magnificence is available at all times, and it has been so since the dawn of creation. It could be said that the Universe is the ultimate exhibitionist. Experiencing its seeming miracles and understanding its laws are not dependent upon the Universe, for it is not fickle in revealing itself to some and not to others. … Nothing is secret to those who have the inner eyes to see, the lowly listening to hear, the sensitivity to touch, the cultivated soul to taste the Cosmic Elixir.

… When considering the secretless Universe, it is important to distinguish secrets from mysteries. The human mind can go only so far. Its sciences and telescopes can only penetrate so far. However, our inner spiritual technology can go all the way from secrets to mysteries. Mysteries are those areas that the human mind cannot reach, simply because it is not the mind's function to do so. It is the spirit-soul that contains what is necessary to reach into the depths of life's mysteries.

… First, it's important not to make excuses for not keeping our daily commitment to meditate, pray, study and serve.

… We commit to doing our spiritual practices—both inner and outer—whether we feel like it or not. Feeling like it has nothing to do with whether we do it or not. This cultivates a nonattachment to the fruits of our efforts, which means that we do our practices for their own sake whether we receive immediate results or not.

… Secondly, we practice what I call the three Cs for transformation: conversation, company and commitment. Conversation is watching what comes out of our mouths. It is important to understand that our speech carries an energy, a vibration that advertises our state of consciousness. Is what we are saying necessary, kind and true? Are we gossiping, or are we talking about what contributes to the upliftment of our listeners and ourselves? Or are we spewing negativity?

Even if our words are “spiritually correct,” those who can sense the vibration they carry will know if we are genuine or not. Naturally, there is a time to share those things that weigh heavily upon our hearts, those things that we are working on within ourselves with a trusted confidant, counselor, spiritual teacher or friend. At times we must clear the air and take responsibility to talk with those our words may have hurt. At other times we may be called upon to say things that we know will hurt another for their own good.

… We're not talking about suppressing or repressing here, but what the Psalmist meant in 141:3 when saying, “Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.” It's the motivation that's important.

Next, it is wise to notice the company we keep, not in a judgmental way, but to observe the influence we have upon one another. … Those with whom we mix are very important to our spiritual practice because they support us on the path, keep us humble, and encourage us when we feel discouraged. Are you keeping company with those who have an affirmative approach to life?

… Conversation and company combine with commitment. When you become committed to growing, expanding in consciousness, to evolving, you release powerful life energy. Commitment is the fuel that drives your practice, which is fire that transforms consciousness.

… Consciousness is that which makes us aware of the contents of our being. Consciousness is the “watcher,” that which is beyond thought, beyond the thinking mind. It is the being of us. We are first and foremost consciousness. Now there are levels of consciousness: superconsciousness, Christ Consciousness and Cosmic Consciousness.

… We started out talking about the secretless Universe. There is some sort of intrigue that entices us as human beings toward secrets. … There's a seduction in the word secret that can be used for positive purposes. For example, I know that you're probably all familiar with the book and DVD The Secret, which has caused a universal conversation about possibility thinking.

I've done many interviews on television and radio about The Secret. People ask, “Why is this called a secret, or the secret, when it's really not a secret at all?”

That's the whole point: by calling the laws that govern our universe a “secret,” human interest becomes stimulated, inquisitiveness spurs people to investigate, especially when a secret is in plain print and one can easily be in on it.

… Beginning right where you are—and being honest about where that is—whether you are visualizing a better financial life for yourself or yielding to the evolutionary impulse that governs the universe—just say “Yes” to it. Wherever you are in the spiritual continuum of consciousness, just say “Yes” to it; enter it fully, so that you may be ushered into the next step in your unfoldment. And remember, we are always beginners because spiritual awakening is limitless. Fall in love with the secretless Universe and enter the Mystery that joyously awaits your approach.

 

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This excerpt by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith is from the Unity House® book Sacred Secrets.
 

Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Rickie Byars Beckwith will appear at Unity Village on August 27 for an evening lecture and book signing, followed by a two-day workshop.

Beckwith, who was featured in the book and film The Secret, is the founder of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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