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Brian Scott introduces Joel S. Goldsmith, a teacher who emphasized meditation and the 'still small voice.' Goldsmith's teaching, rooted in the 'Infinite Way,' posits that healing occurs not through external religious ritual but through an internal shift in consciousness.
Goldsmith explains that God is the 'I AM' or the mind and life of the individual. Healing is the activity of this Truth within consciousness, correcting false beliefs about the body, which is seen as a manifestation of divine idea rather than a material object.
The teaching asserts that there is no power in evil, sin, or disease. These are considered illusions or misinterpretations of reality. The 'Christ' is defined not as a person, but as the activity of Truth within one's consciousness, which dissolves these illusions.
Instead of seeking answers externally, individuals are encouraged to turn within to their own consciousness. By stilling the thinking mind and entering a state of listening, the universal mind provides the solution, harmony, and direction needed for any situation.
True healing requires surrendering the personal self and its will. When one realizes they can do nothing of their own self, the Christ overshadows their consciousness, bringing peace, rest, and the resolution of inharmonious conditions.
Brian Scott concludes by reinforcing that everyone has the capacity to be a healer because we all share the same divine life. He emphasizes that the 'Kingdom of Heaven' is within, and the practice of meditation allows this inner truth to manifest in our daily experiences.