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The Principle of Goodwill

Key thoughts on the Principle of Goodwill

Techniques for the Implementation of Goodwill The Spirit of Goodwill

Principle of Goodwill Synthesis

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Key

thoughts on the Principle of Goodwill

The Principle

of Goodwill has been called the "touchstone which can transform the

world." Its significance becomes clear if we think of goodwill as an

expression of the "Will-to-Good." Will is a fundamental initiating

and propelling power, it can be manifested as simple individual will

or the "Will of God," the great overall Plan and Purpose.

The Will-to-Good is the truest orientation of direction Will can have.

Goodwill

is a Principle, and a Principle has been called an "idea of God." It

is spiritual reality, a truth to which the soul nature in all of us

responds, and is always aligned with the greatest good for the greatest

number. Meditating on this Principle, on this idea of God, opens the

door to the Law

of Right Human Relations.

Techniques

for the Implementation of Goodwill

1. See

the idea to be transformed by Goodwill from every point of view. Include

it in a larger point of reference that honors and understands the

connectedness of all. This will naturally lead to an expression of "loving

will." The power used to bring about this transformation is

the will-to-good, also known as the "magnetic seed of the future."

2. Find

and establish the points of agreement already existing, and strengthen

them as a basis for the work to be done. Then examine the seeming

points of conflict to find a common good, knowing that Goodwill exists

even when there is fundamental disagreement. Goodwill is a harmonizing

energy.

3. Establish

a new, agreed upon unifying endeavor or idea, keep it ever present

and refer to it often. Should a conflict arise repeat Techniques

1 and 2, for Goodwill comes alive or is dynamic only when it is evoked

to resolve a conflict, bridge a cleavage, to heal disunity.

The Spirit of Goodwill

The Spirit

of Goodwill is a great unifying Principle. The individual will is subordinated

or even sacrificed for the greater good of all, "Thy will, not my will

be done."

The Spirit

of Goodwill can produce an atmosphere in which true cooperation can

take place, problems can be solved, and obstacles overcome. Goodwill

represents the firm belief in the divine possibilities — the Essential

Divinity — of all beings. Goodwill is often present in difficult

situations just awaiting release. It needs only to be cultivated and

used.

Remember,

there are no problems which cannot be solved by the Will-to-Good. As

Goodwill becomes a dynamic, positive factor in all human affairs it

lays the foundation for a new understanding.

There is

a natural relationship (Unanimity) between all of Humanity that dissolves

all barriers and ends the spirit of separateness and hate. Building

upon this foundation of Goodwill, we will bring about an unprecedented

era of Right Human Relations. With the alignment of heart, mind and

will, Humanity will take the next step in our Divine evolution.

Principle

of Goodwill Synthesis

The term

goodwill is used frequently yet few of us understand goodwill is a

spiritual

principle, sometimes called an "idea of God," which gives orientation and direction to our lives. A principle is a spiritual reality, a truth to which the higher Self, the Soul, in each one of us responds, and it is always keyed to the greatest good for the greatest number. The power of goodwill is not to be underestimated as it has the capacity to break down the barriers of hate and separation found in the world today. More than a good intention, goodwill is a focused application of both qualities of will and love to effect change in the world.

Will, the First Aspect of Divinity, most directly expresses the essential nature of that Divinity. Will acts without sentiment, without thought of suffering or hardship to the entities involved. The willfullness and apparent cruelty of Life working its patterns out in all forms can be seen in the brutality of nature. The Destroyer Aspect is a part of this expression, giving some indication of the apparent harshness Will can demonstrate. And yet the old structures that no longer serve must be torn down before building anew can commence. With this in mind, the absolute necessity of "destroying" is evident.

Yet the evolving consciousness of all form life needs to be cared for and nurtured, not squashed under the heavy hand of "The Destroyer." The Quality of Love cushions Will's impact with compassion and empathy. Love's insulating force provides a buffer for the consciousness enduring the power of Will, helping to prevent crippling contraction and despair. Where Love goes, still live faith and hope despite extremely harsh conditions. Another's willful action is bearable when tempered with the sustaining energy of love. Love renders all things endurable.

Loving intelligence embodies both the qualities of Will and Love in practice. Without this loving quality to guide will, this potent energy easily is distorted to personal gain and recognition. The Destroyer Aspect can degrade through the personality as ruthless and harmful behavior. To exercise goodwill is the evolving consciousness's first attempt to express the love of God.

The positive shift in difficult situations when employing goodwill can be immediate. Goodwill promotes harmony and unity, breaks down barriers and builds bridges, for it stimulates right action between individuals, groups, and peoples. Practicing goodwill creates open lines of communication, fosters understanding, dispels fear and evokes trust — demonstrating goodwill naturally evokes cooperation with others.

Self-centeredness, resentment, hostility, prejudice, criticism, and intolerance prevent goodwill in our lives. The elimination of these requires an attitude of self-observation, of sincere self-analysis, and of detached assessment. Paradoxically, an initial amount of goodwill is essential to overcome these self-defeating states and to enable goodwill to become a force in our lives.

Evoking in ourselves the opposite qualities of the above — compassion, patience, generosity, humility, a sense of brotherhood, a spirit of service, and gratitude — will naturally create much goodwill for ourselves and others. Goodwill is contagious and spreads like wildfire throughout the human heart.

How to incorporate goodwill when dealing with a problem? Find common ground to build from. Examine a problem from every point of view. Determine what is the greatest good that will come with suggested outcomes. Try to keep the solution geared to what benefits everyone the most and include it in a larger frame of reference, a greater "whole." Consider it from "above," from a higher level of personality detachment, if possible. Lastly, a willingness to compromise is essential.

Be willing to put aside some immediate benefits in favor of future greater returns produced by agreement and cooperation. Decide what needs to be done and take action, together. Remember that good attracts good, generosity evokes generosity.

Where is

goodwill needed? Everywhere, from our closest associates and family

members to the broader community we live in, and broader still, if possible, to

foreign lands. In all these relationships let us endeavor to understand those with whom we come into contact that the needed goodwill in

interaction with them is built and maintained.

Remember transformation works from within outward. It is the cultivation of the will-to-good within us that gives us the power and arouses the energy necessary for active demonstration of goodwill in our outer lives.

Knowing

We

Are All Essentially Divine

We

All Are One

Our

Embodiment and Demonstration of The Principle of Goodwill

Our

Conscious Distribution of

Goodwill Energies

To

all Endeavors ating with

The

Healing of The Nations

Will

Lead to the Peace

We

All Desire

So

Be It