You Can Work Your Own Miracles Ch 12
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What is stated as the greatest asset one has?

  • Knowledge
  • Time (correct)
  • Health
  • Money

How should one view the loss of time through neglect?

  • As an unimportant issue
  • As a natural consequence of life
  • As a sin requiring atonement (correct)
  • As a mistake to learn from

What is the desired outcome from using time wisely according to the text?

  • Financial wealth
  • Social status enhancement
  • Fame and recognition
  • Personal peace of mind (correct)

What does the text suggest one should do when feeling negative thoughts?

<p>Transform them into positive thoughts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What belief is encouraged about the usage of time for self-improvement?

<p>It needs to be repeated daily for effectiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign that time has not been properly used?

<p>Experiencing anxiety and stress (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author hope to leave behind after their time has expired?

<p>An influence on others’ lives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the chief agent that connects everything in the universe?

<p>Ether (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does time contribute to emotional healing according to the content?

<p>By transforming wounds into understanding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does time help us learn about nature and ourselves?

<p>It helps us profit from our mistakes through trial and error. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law is time said to manipulate due to habits and patterns?

<p>Law of Compensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What benefits do those who interpret nature's laws correctly receive from time?

<p>They are favored by time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the 'law of increasing returns'?

<p>The positive operation of the law of compensation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of time ensures that nothing remains the same for long?

<p>The law of change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What negative consequence is associated with neglecting the laws of time?

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Time as a Valuable Asset

Time is considered the most precious resource, akin to a financial asset, and should be carefully managed and utilized for personal growth and improvement.

Time Budget

A system where individuals allocate their time for specific activities, especially those that contribute to self-improvement, ensuring minimal time is wasted.

Time Management Sin

Wasting time through negligence is considered a wrongdoing, requiring atoning through the purposeful use of time in the future.

Law of Compensation

This principle suggests that positive actions, like serving others, will result in beneficial outcomes for oneself, creating a cycle of reciprocity.

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Peace of Mind and Time

Achieving mental tranquility is an indicator of effective time management. Lack of peace signals the need to re-evaluate time-use patterns.

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Positive Thought Patterns

Focusing on desired outcomes and actively engaging in positive thoughts helps attract favorable circumstances over time.

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Legacy of Time

The impact individuals leave behind, not through material possessions but through positive influence on others, is the true mark of their time spent.

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Time as a Healer

Time has the ability to mend both physical and mental wounds, allowing individuals to recover and grow.

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Time as a Transformer

Time converts all causes into their corresponding effects, ultimately shaping the outcomes of our actions.

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Time's Role in Maturity

Time helps us transition from impulsive youth to a more mature state, characterized by wisdom and understanding.

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Time and the Laws of Nature

Through trial and error, time allows us to gradually discover and understand the laws governing the natural world.

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Time's Value and Limit

Time is a precious gift, as it is finite and we can never be sure of having even a brief moment beyond the present.

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Time and Repentance

Time offers us the opportunity to reflect on our past mistakes, change our ways, and gain wisdom from our experiences.

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Time and Cosmic Habitforce

Time acts as a powerful force, shaping and solidifying our habits, influencing both living beings and inanimate objects.

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Time and the Law of Compensation

Time ensures that our actions, whether positive or negative, lead to corresponding consequences, often referred to as 'reaping what you sow.'

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Study Notes

Time as a Universal Cure

  • Time is a universal doctor, healing both physical and mental wounds.
  • Time transforms negative experiences into positive outcomes (courage, endurance, understanding).
  • Time ripens natural resources (grain, fruit).
  • Time helps people cool off and become rational.
  • Time enables learning through trial and error.
  • Time is a valuable resource, as a single second is irreplaceable.
  • Time allows for repentance and learning from mistakes.
  • Time rewards those who understand and apply natural laws.

Time and Cosmic Laws

  • Time manipulates cosmic habitforce, fixing habits of living things and inanimate objects.
  • Time operates the law of compensation (increasing returns/diminishing returns).
  • Time does not always operate swiftly, but operates according to fixed patterns recognized by philosophers.
  • Time operates the law of change, constantly altering things for the better.
  • Correcting mistakes, eliminating fear, and gaining wisdom is part of this natural change.

Time and Personal Growth

  • Past experiences demonstrate the healing power of Time.
  • Time presents new opportunities after failures, redirecting one's path.
  • Neglecting time is a sin needing atonement.
  • Time is a resource to be managed effectively (budget).
  • Using time for self-improvement and service to others leads to success.
  • Time spent on desired outcomes reduces time on fears.
  • Maximizing time benefits loved ones.
  • One should leave a positive mark on the world.

Time and the Future

  • Time moves forward relentlessly.
  • Individuals must actively take advantage of present time.
  • Time is limited; make every moment count.
  • A simple test of time use: peace of mind and sufficiency indicate proper time management.
  • Great people utilize time constructively, developing intuition.
  • Negative thoughts are quickly transformed into positives, followed by corresponding action.
  • Modern times are ripe with opportunities for improvement.
  • The way you relate to time determines the opportunities you take advantage of.
  • Societal progress depends on using time correctly.

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Explore the profound insights into how time serves as a universal cure for both physical and mental ailments. This quiz delves into the ways time transforms experiences and shapes our understanding of cosmic laws. Discover how time influences personal growth and the importance of its role in learning and redemption.

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