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10.15
Every thought matters
 
  We have discussed dreams and their potency a number of times. We have especially discussed the synergy and connection between the human ability to dream and create new dimension and the ultimate creator- UCA ( Universal Collective Awareness) and the great dream of the Universe.  
  We now come to the point in consideration of the aligned and enlightened mind- the mind that can seek far, the mind that is at peace with themselves and everything around. We come to an understanding of dreams.  
10.15.1 Dreams as a method of sorting information  
  We understand the medical and scientific nature of dreams to enable the lessons the day and of the past to be recalled. When we face danger our dreams will remind us of important understandings about such issues. When we think of desire, our dreams will remind us of just what we desire and value. And so on.  
  The medical and scientific explanation is without judgment. It is what happens and we may or may not accept the rationale behind the explanation. However, upon reading UCA, one cannot claim anymore to be misinformed regarding themselves and what is happening to themselves. To claim ignorance after reading UCA would be hypocritical given the models comprehensive description of matters.  
10.15.2 The entertainment value of dreams  
  It is no mistake that in the book UCA, the description of dreams are described like movies, where we choose the tickets to the themed movies we wish to see.  
  There is no judgment on our need for entertainment, let alone allowing our minds to roam consciously or unconsciously through the fantasies that we like ( and sometimes the ones we don't like). The question is is this consistent with model the enlightened universal being?  
10.15.3 Careful not to judge the following as superior  
  The answer to the question of what is the most appropriate understandings of dreaming and the need to be disciplined with each and every thought needs to be put in context to those that choose not to develop such discipline. neither is greater or lesser.  
  A disciplined mind is able to do more things in certain areas, but at a cost. The undisciplined mind is able to to less in certain areas, but with greater diversity and therefore potential adaptability. One method is geared to develop deep roots into the psyche of the universe, while the other is about the reality of diverse life.  
  In both instances, balance is prerequisite to sanity. Even the undisciplined mind requires some values upon which images and thoughts occur.  
  Yet what we emphasis here and now is that the descriptions and understandings of the enlightened being is far from being a "superior model". Such a description is dangerous as it implies not only ego but judgment. Where these exist, the model is flawed.  
10.15.4 The learning of disciplines for the deeper enlightened universal being  
  To be a universal enlightened being, there are some dreams, for entertainment or otherwise purposes that are simply inappropriate:  
 
· Dreams that degrade people, whether by violence, sexual desire have no benefit and no consistency to the virtues of UCA or enlightened beings;
· Dreams that promoted the exercising of superior qualities versus other human beings to show off, or display superior qualities only repeat the habits of old when spiritual leaders have put themselves ahead of others. This is also unacceptable.
· Dreams that promote the acquistion of material items at the expense of others.
· Dreams that clearly breach the seven virtues of UCA.
 
10.15.5 How can we discipline our dreams if we have no control over our dreams?  
  This is the classic excuse regarding dreams- how can I control something that is my unconscious.  
  The answer is simply what we previously stated- our unconscious mind receives its orders from our conscious mind that uploads the major priorities for dreaming at the beginning of the sleep phase- what is ever in our minds and deeply consciously affected us during the day shall be the major theme of our dreaming.  
  Secondly, at the beginning of each dream phases, there is a lucid point whereby we almost always have the opoprtunity to awaken the conscious mind to the fact that it is dreaming. This occurs often at the beginning of the second cycle of dreams as well as dreams in the morning that are traditionally more sexual in nature.  
  These moments enable us to make the choices we wish to make.  
  Finally, it is fully within our choice to set the values that we deem acceptable to ourselves and those that are not. There can be no excuse and no hiding of authority if on the one hand we say we value human life and on the other hand we dream of violence against others.  
10.15.6 The programming and changing of dreas is vital to the development towards harmony  
  It is absolutely vital in our path towards enlightenment that we address the issues of our dreams and our thoughts. Without changing our thoughts and our dreams to be representative of the values of virtue we claim, then there can be no advancement.  
  Therefore, what we think as well as what we do shall determine our relative success towards a state of enlightenment a a universal being.  
10.15.7 Modern entertainment, dreams and the enlightened being  
  2000 years ago, for entertainment, Romans used to attend the Colloseum to witness the life and death battles of gladiator against gladiator. Sometimes, for amusement there would be the hopeless battle between a condemned person and lions and tigers. We are told that many of the zealous christians met their death this way.  
  But what of entertainment today? And how does such entertainment and exposure affect those that have become enlightened with the understandings of UCA and of the nature of virtue?  
10.15.8 No benefit in much of modern entertainment  
  To the compassionate person, to the enlightened person, there is no benefit in bearing witness to wanton violence, to depravity and to maliciousness that is shown on television and movies as entertainment.  
  These behaviours are no better than the Romans. In fact many of them are worse. The modern world strangely believes that just because it didn't actually happen in real life makes it a lesser evil than the Romans and their barbaric acts.  
  Two things highlight this as the completely falsity it is:  
 
1. Those in the Roman crowd, with the exception of the crowd with the best seats would not have seen such gruesome acts up close. Nor would they have seen such diversity of violence and horror as the teenager in our modern world.
2. The human mind cannot distinguish in terms of memory of witness to trauma and high emotional stimulation whether the act was real or not real. Any scientist that refutes this claim is simply supporting a system that is inherantly evil (ignorant).
 
  Therefore being witness to violence and depravity and maliciousness either on television, the movies or in real life simply drains the compassionate person and blunts their capacity to love and to feel. In many cases, it may make them feel quite ill. But over time, even compassion cannot withstand the bombardment of hatred and ugliness that if promoted as entertainment and free choice on our television and our movies.  
  Over time, even the compassionate person's mind will become numb from such violence.  
10.15.9 Refusing to bear witness and support such evil  
  Ultimately, it is the choice of the enlightened and the virtuous person to choose not to support such evil or ignorance by refusing to bear witness to wanton violence, depravity and maliciousness on television, movies and in real life.  
  When a violent show is promoted on television, turn the channel. There is no entertainment value in bearing witness to such images to the compassonate person.  
  When a show promoting the depravity of other humans sexually or via other means, turn the channel. There is no entertainment value in watching the corruption of love into something less than pure.  
  When a person wishes to pass their complaints of others onto you, refuse to bear the burden. Tell them that you do not wish to bear that burden and to either cease in handing it across, or to move on.  
  Gossip of the faults of others and participating, whether being a witness or an active participant, is to condone such action.  
  To listen to others complain of the faults of other humans beings, is to condone such action. On both accounts, the compassionate person excuses themselves and leaves the room if the other will not cease.  
10.15.10 The blind remain blind  
  There will be those who read these notes and question whether they are over moralising- hypocritical in that the summaries of television and movie shows showing violence and depravity has all the hallmarks of judgment.  
  Indeed, judgment, moreover discernment is required. Without personal discerment a human could not function. But in terms of being overtly moralistic, those that do not understand and cannot see the violence on television for what it is have not reached the enlightened awareness of a universal being.  
  For any argument over free speech and allowing people to choose is a falacious argument if the same people are unaware of the scientific and psychological effects on themselves. Those that judge without providing the information, without opening up to the awareness of pure knowledge that shows us the dangers of constant exposure to horror and misery are therefore bearing witness.  
  Until the cycle of ignorance is broken, the breakdown in our societies will not end. Every thought and action matters.  
     
 
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