This time, let’s look
at the second word in our suggested means on communication with Spirit.
Synergy: The interaction of two or more agents or
forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their
individual effects.
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Synergy is often
demonstrated in pharmacy, when two or more substances are administered together
to enhance the beneficial effects of a medication. In business, a planner or
executive, who could fail on his own due to his personal limitations, joins
with a solid production specialist and sales/marketing whiz to form a highly
successful venture. Each person individually is limited but together they
become a super achieving company. One plus one equals lots.
In matters of spirit
and spiritual growth, synergy is a very important factor. As you grow in
sensitivity, you will find moments when a seemingly insignificant act produces
an energy flow that will delight and amaze you. The otherwise random events and
things in your environment have aligned with your small effort to produce
synergistic effect.
You may find synergy in
a group of like-minded people. Because of the negative contents of our
subconscious, we often fail to realize our own potential when faced with a new
challenging opportunity. At times like this we can use supportive synergistic
friends, who can know for us that we are equal to the task. With their support
and confidence, we can be strengthened to reach beyond our normal expectations.
Many teachers and seminar leaders promote special bonding under various names:
prayer circles, networking, “Master-mind” groups etc. I call these “NAG
groups”: Networking to Achieve Goals.
The experience of
working with a supportive prayer group is something special. The strength
gained by having others believe in you and your right to achieve your goal, is
amazing. Here is one place where you can be sure that “miracles” happen. Not
only does a group acting in unity nullify personal negativity, but it draws a
special boost of spiritual energy. In the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, verses
19 and 20, Jesus is quoted as saying; “If two of you shall agree on earth as
touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them as my Father
which is in heaven. For when two or three are gathered together in my name,
there I am in the midst of them.” This spiritual principle states that if two
or more are united in belief and intention toward a commonly desired goal,
compatible with the spiritual criteria that it is in the best interest of all
concerned and harms no one, there is a boost in power that can overturn
apparent limitations of material law.
And be aware that there
are people in your lives, organized or not, who are sufficiently positive in
their faith in you that they will gladly perform the role of your unquestioning
supporter. God bless friends like these. We all have them. I believe that
spirit works to bring synergistic forces into our lives like friends, even
casual acquaintances, people of like mind and intention, and situations that
bring out the best in us. Granted, some of the situations and confrontations
may appear to be stressful, fear provoking challenges. Growth sometimes demands
this, and so spirit provides. (“Perhaps too often,” we may be tempted to
suggest). Hopefully in hindsight, we will see the gained ability or wisdom that
these “best-worst” happenings have brought us.
John Bell
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