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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Ether</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By transforming wounds into understanding</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Law of Compensation</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Severe penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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