World Work

You know how sometimes the world feels a little chaotic? Well, Joel breaks down this idea called "world work," which is all about how raising your own vibe—your spiritual consciousness—can actually help the whole planet. He’s all about using prayer and meditation, but not just for your own stuff or your family’s drama. Nope, this is about going big—like, the entire world big. Joel says real change kicks in when we tap into a higher, spiritual level of awareness. That’s when the Christ energy (don’t let the name scare you, it’s not exclusive) steps in and clears out all that junk like sin, sickness, and conflict. Wild, right?

Here’s the deal: Joel’s world work hinges on the idea that what we see as problems—wars, sickness, money struggles—aren’t the real deal. He calls them illusions (mind-blowing, we know) caused by what he refers to as the "carnal mind" or "arm of flesh." Basically, it’s like a collective mindset that keeps humans stuck in fear and lack. The solution? Prayer. But Joel’s not talking about wishing for a promotion or asking for your side to win a conflict. He’s all about prayers that focus on realizing the divine presence (aka Christ) in ourselves and others. Forget about picking sides or fixing surface-level stuff—this is about going deeper.

Here’s the cool part: praying for the world isn’t just about saying some words; it’s like sharing spiritual energy with humanity as a whole. Joel suggests carving out time to meditate and send out those good vibes to lift everyone up. By doing so, we’re helping to bring about a kind of cosmic order where problems can actually start to heal. And the big takeaway? Everyone’s a divine being—a child of God, free from judgment, full of potential, and totally capable of living in that spiritual truth.

Key things to know about world work:

• What looks like "problems" in the world? Yeah, they’re illusions caused by a misunderstanding of spiritual reality.
• Big change happens when individuals wake up to their own spiritual truth—it’s like a ripple effect.
• Prayers work best when they’re not about taking sides or fixing stuff but instead about seeing humanity as one big connected family.

SO, HOW DO YOU DO WORLD WORK?

Great question! Joel makes it simple (well, sorta): world work is all about spiritual practices like prayer and meditation, but with a twist. It’s not just for you; it’s for everyone. Here’s the breakdown:

1. **See the Christ in Everyone (and Yourself):** This is the foundation. It’s about realizing that underneath all our human stuff, we’re all spiritual beings connected to the divine. When you tap into that, it’s like clearing out bad vibes not only for you but for the world. Stuff like sin, illness, and lack? They’re just signs of universal misunderstanding, so the goal is to help dissolve that by recognizing the divine spark in everyone.

2. **Pray Without an Agenda:** Forget praying for specific outcomes like winning the lottery or fixing a bad situation. Joel’s method is more about seeing through the illusions. Instead of focusing on what’s "wrong," you’re focusing on the divine presence already at work. It’s like saying, "Hey universe, we’re more than this!"

3. **Daily Meditation:** Joel’s big on making time for this. He suggests setting aside three specific chunks of your day to meditate. Here’s how you can do it:
- **Step 1:** Tune into the fact that God’s presence is real and it’s here.
- **Step 2:** Realize that this spiritual vibe is dissolving negativity everywhere.
- **Step 3:** Affirm that this awareness of the divine is waking everyone up.

4. **Don’t Get Fooled by "Good vs. Evil":** Joel points out that a lot of problems, from wars to social struggles, come from thinking there are two powers—good and evil. His advice? Don’t buy into it. The whole point of world work is to see that these issues are just misunderstandings of spiritual truth and not get caught up in the drama.

5. **Unity, Baby:** In your prayers and meditations, focus on the fact that we’re all connected. Race, religion, nationality? Those are just labels. When you’re doing world work, see everyone as part of one big spiritual family and affirm their worth as divine beings.

6. **Helping Others is Part of the Deal:** World work isn’t just about sitting quietly in a meditative bubble. It’s also about showing up for people. Whether it’s lending a hand, providing support, or just being a source of love and compassion, action is part of the package. Joel’s idea is that living out spiritual principles in your everyday interactions is just as important as meditating on them.

7. **Shift the Whole Consciousness:** The endgame here isn’t just about fixing little things—it’s a full-on transformation. By changing how you see the world and embracing a higher spiritual understanding, you’re contributing to a collective shift toward love, peace, and unity. Sounds like a pretty solid goal, right?

World work is basically about blending meditation, selfless prayer, and good old-fashioned kindness with a big-picture understanding of spirituality. It’s not an overnight fix, but it’s about creating a lasting change in how we all see and live in the world.

**References:**
- Transcript Number: 0517A, "World Work for All Infinite Way Students," 1963 Kailua Private Class, Part 1 of 3.
- Transcript Number: 0562B, "World Work," 1964 - We May Not Pass by on the Other Side 1964 London Studio Class, Part 2 of 2.
- Book: The Heart of Mysticism, Chapter: July 1959, "Spiritual Freedom," Part: 3 of 4.
- Book: Consciousness Transformed, Chapter: August 16, 1963, "One with God: Praying for the World," Part: 1 of 1.

References:

• Transcript Number: 0562B, "World Work," 1964 - We May Not Pass by on the Other Side 1964 London Studio Class, Part 2 of 2.
• Book: Beyond Words & Thoughts, Chapter: Chapter 7, "World Work For All Infinite Way Students," Part: 1 of 1.
• Book: Consciousness Transformed, Chapter: August 16, 1963, "One with God: Praying for the World," Part: 1 of 1.