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Humankind is My Business: Salvation from a New Thought Perspective

"Embracing the interconnectedness of humanity, we realize that humankind is our business. Through compassion, service, and unity, we manifest personal and collective salvation, uplifting the world with love." Michael Corthell In the area of New Thought philosophy, the concept of salvation takes on a broader and more inclusive meaning. It transcends religious dogma and embraces the interconnectedness of all humanity. The title "Humankind is My Business" encapsulates this perspective, emphasizing the collective responsibility we bear toward one another's well-being. This essay will examine the New Thought philosophy's understanding of salvation, highlighting how our actions and attitudes towards humanity shape our own spiritual growth and fulfillment. Interconnectedness and Unity New Thought philosophy recognizes the inherent interconnectedness of all beings. It understands that we are not separate individuals but rather part of a unified whole. When we intern

How to Practice Altruism and Compassion

We are all connected. Your happiness is my happiness and your suffering is my suffering. by Michael Corthell ''We are selfish.'' ''Greed is really good.'' ''Altruism is a dream.'' ''Cooperation is for idiots and fools.'' ''Competition is a natural human state, so war is inevitable.'' ''The bad in human nature is stronger than the good.'' Those negative comments come from people who obviously have a negative mindset, and this mindset is a learned way of thinking. Being positive or negative minded is a choice, therefore there are no excuses.  One of the greatest joys in life is to work together for the benefit of all. Compassion is an innate trait bestowed upon human beings by God that has enabled the survival of our species since birth. However, the degree to which individuals exercise compassion can vary significantly and be selective. "We are interconnected an

How to Have a Good Day

''If we start each day with a positive purpose, and if we vow to do at least one good thing for someone other than ourselves, every day will be a good day.'' Michael Corthell

[Compassion] I am You, You are Me...

  ''And if one member suffers, all the parts share the suffering;  if one member is honored, all rejoice with it.'' 1 Corinthians 12:26 Let me practice kindness, let me practice compassion, let me be joyful, and let me sing a song of love. Let me change one life, let me change the world. “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” ― Albert Einstein

Your Heaven Can't Wait

“Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others.” ― Brian Tracy Loving all creatures is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Altruism is an act that rewards itself. “We have so far to go to realize our human potential for compassion, altruism, and love.” ― Jane Goodall, Harvest for Hope: A Guide to Mindful Eating