Recording 513B, “Attaining Dominion Through ‘I'” from the 1963 Princess Kaiulani Sunday Series, is the primary source for Chapter 8, “Attaining Dominion Through ‘I’,” in Awakening Mystical Consciousness.
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This chapter is a good illustration of what Joel means when he says that The Infinite Way is a “radical message.” It is an exceedingly rich lesson that takes us far beyond orthodox teaching, medical beliefs, and the usual human state of consciousness. We cannot simply read this chapter; it inspires us to contemplate its message, practice it, and take the time to really let it sink in.
The Body Exercise
Joel says that we should repeat the body exercise until we are thoroughly convinced that we are not anywhere in our bodies. “You will not make spiritual progress until you have come to that realization,” he says, “because until this dawns on you, you never will know who you are, what you are, where you are, why you are, or how you function.”
Dominion
Joel tells us: YOU have God-given dominion over your life and your body.
Your Infinite Being
Joel reminds us that the I that I am is a state of consciousness, which is already infinite. You will never be more or less than the I that you are now. Presently, you may be aware of only a small part of that infinite Consciousness. But as you continue on the spiritual path, you become more and more aware of the infinite nature of your consciousness, your being, and you become more and more aware of the nature of your dominion over everything.
Joel says, “The consciousness that you are is so infinite that if you set out to learn all the languages in the world, you could. If you set out to embrace all the religions and all the philosophies, you could. There is nothing you could set yourself to do that you could not accomplish, because there is no limitation to the consciousness you are, to the I AM.”
Dominion Over the Body
In this chapter, Joel reinforces the truth that I am not in this body. This body was not given dominion over me. I was given dominion over this body. The I that has this dominion is not the human sense of self, but the mystical I of my being, the infinite Consciousness that I truly am. If I recognize this, there can be no limitation.
For example, Joel points out that we have been told that the organs of the body do the work of digestion. But in truth, they cannot do a thing until the I within you begins to digest. I digest and assimilate my food—not the digestive organs, but I. In the same way, the heart cannot function of itself. I, Consciousness, function the heart. In fact, I has dominion over all my organs and functions.
True, there are some activities of the body that I must consciously direct, such as walking, talking, eating, and getting up and down. But other functions of the body belong to an area of Consciousness that operates in such a way that you do not have to consciously direct those activities. For example, you do not consciously direct the conversion of food into energy, or the production of the thousands of enzymes that enable bodily functions, or the growth of your hair, nails, or new skin cells. All you must do is know that these activities of the body are really activities of Consciousness, and let Consciousness perform them.
Your body is meant to function through your consciousness. Your consciousness was given dominion over the organs and functions of the body, but you may not have exercised that dominion because you thought that you were in the body and had no dominion over it.
Most people accept the medical belief that the organs and the functions of the body can do whatever they want to do, and that they control us. But in truth, the organs and functions of the body are animated and motivated by Consciousness. Therefore, I can restore the activities and functions of my body that are not consciously controlled to the I of my being, to my individual consciousness.
Reclaim Your Dominion
Dominion Over Other Facets of Life
Just as there is an area of Consciousness that governs my body, there is an area of Consciousness that has dominion over every facet of my life. I am Consciousness, and Consciousness is infinite.
Supply
God intends that I have infinite supply—all I need, with twelve baskets left over. My supply does not depend on anyone’s will or whim, for there is an area of my consciousness that governs my supply. This is what is meant by “I have hidden manna; I have meat that the world knows not of.”
Business
There is an area or activity of my consciousness responsible for the success of my business activity. I has dominion over my business, so I do not need to hypnotize anybody into buying my product, and I do not have to think about how to get employment. I need to know the truth! There is an activity of my consciousness that is going before me now, taking care of my employment and anything else that may be necessary to my functioning.
Relationships and Family Life
Because your consciousness is infinite, it has infinite faculties, infinite activities, and infinite functions. One of those functions is to draw to you the companionship of those of your own household, those you can bless, and who in turn can bless you.
There is an area of your consciousness that governs your family life. All you can do to bring about harmonious relationships is to love your friends, your relatives, and your enemies. There is a function of your consciousness that is a divine spiritual Presence that goes before you to make the crooked places straight, to prepare mansions for you, and to be the cement of your human relationships.
Traveling
When you are driving a car, there is even an activity of your consciousness that goes before you to keep everyone in his rightful lane, to see that everyone is functioning according to divine law and order. You don’t have to think about it. You just need to know that the government of the automobiles on the road is in the hands of the infinite Consciousness, which you are.
Reclaim Your Dominion