Sue Moon’s Blog

The Law of Mentalism:  Living God                                           -Alan Seale

The Law of Mentalism states that the universe is mental-that everything that exists was first a thought before it manifested in the physical dimension.  Out of thought comes creation.

Part of this law states that everything exists within the mind of God, and the mind of God exists within everything.  Indigenous cultures understand this pantheistic concept of God or Spirit being within everything.  Therefore, they see all of creation as sacred.  In our Western religious traditions, however, we have created separation in our consciousness, considering God to be an outside force that rules over us in a judging, omnipotent kind of way.  The Law of Mentalism shows us a different perspective.  As Wayne Dyer writes in Wisdom of the Ages, “God is everywhere.  When you pray to God, you pray to a silent and powerful eternal presence that is a part of yourself.  Commune with this presence without and idea of being separate.”

Quantum physics shows us a oneness among all creatures as it explains that originally we were all borne of the same creative burst of energy, we breathe the same air, exchange the same molecules, drink the same water, and exchange energy in the form of thoughts and interaction.  Everything and everyone is a part of the whole.  It is only recently that we created a belief that everything was created by God, but God remains separate from that creation.

In order to understand the Law of Mentalism in your life try the following activity and see what you experience:

For one week make a conscious practice of seeing the unfolding of an aspect of God in each person you meet, regardless of the encounter.  Let go of your judgments about what is normal and allow each situation to stand on its own.  At the end of the day reflect on your experiences and encounters and see what each has to teach you about the essence of divinity and how divinity moves in your life.

Should be an interesting day!