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Beyond this world there is a world I want.
Beyond [[this world]] there is a world I want.
This is the thought that follows from the one we practiced yesterday. You
This is the [[thought]] that follows from the one we [[practiced]] yesterday. You
cannot stop with the idea the world is worthless, for unless you see that
cannot stop with the idea the world is worthless, for unless you see that
there is something else to hope for, you will only be depressed. Our
there is something else to [[hope]] for, you will only be depressed. Our
emphasis is not on giving up the world, but on exchanging it for what is far
emphasis is not on giving up the world, but on exchanging it for what is far
more satisfying, filled with joy, and capable of offering you peace. Think
more [[satisfying]], filled with [[joy]], and capable of offering you [[peace]]. Think
you this world can offer that to you?
you this world can offer that to you?
It might be worth a little time to think once more about the value of this
It might be [[worth]] a little [[time]] to think once more about the [[value]] of this
world. Perhaps you will concede there is no loss in letting go all thought of
world. Perhaps you will [[concede]] there is no loss in letting go all thought of
value here. The world you see is merciless indeed, unstable, cruel,
value here. The world you see is merciless indeed, unstable, [[cruel]],
unconcerned with you, quick to avenge and pitiless with hate. It gives but to
unconcerned with you, quick to [[avenge]] and pitiless with [[hate]]. It gives but to
rescind, and takes away all things that you have cherished for a while. No
rescind, and takes away all things that you have cherished for a while. No
lasting love is found, for none is here. This is the world of time, where all
lasting [[love]] is found, for none is here. This is the world of time, where all
things end.
things end.
Is it a loss to find a world instead where losing is impossible; where love
Is it a loss to find a world instead where losing is impossible; where [[love]]
endures forever, hate cannot exist and vengeance has no meaning? Is it loss
[[endures]] forever, hate cannot exist and vengeance has no [[meaning]]? Is it loss
to find all things you really want, and know they have no ending and they
to find all things you really want, and know they have no ending and they
will remain exactly as you want them throughout time? Yet even they will
will remain exactly as you want them throughout time? Yet even they will
