By relying on the totally spacious expansiveness of open intelligence, we’re able to rely on our fundamental basic intelligence to solve problems. Whereas we had difficulty resolving problems before, increasingly we grow to see we can solve every problem that comes up from the spaciousness of open intelligence.

1. By relying on the totally spacious expansiveness of open intelligence, we’re able to rely
on our fundamental basic intelligence to solve problems. Whereas we had difficulty
resolving problems before, increasingly we grow to see we can solve every problem that
comes up from the spaciousness of open intelligence. ! !
SIGNS OF ASSURANCE! !
Initially we might not recognize open intelligence all the time, but through continuing
with short moments, open intelligence becomes more and more obvious. We begin to
have more mental and emotional stability because we are letting the data flow on by; we
don’t need to jump into the story and get distracted by the data. We’re a lot more
relaxed and carefree about the data, and we’re no longer seeing data as something to
base our lives on. By the power of open intelligence we start to see that data are like
empty sky. It comes to the point where we don’t even notice the data anymore. They
flow on by without distraction. !
If we rely on our peaceful nature, swiftly and surely we will find something about
ourselves that we never dreamt present. We begin to see signs of assurance in
everyday life. What are the signs of open intelligence assurance? They are the power to
recognize our own instinctive open intelligence more and more, and with it to come to
complete mental and emotional stability, insight, compassion and superb skillfulness
and consistent power to fulfill creative intent of benefit to all.!
These signs of self-arising open intelligence are present in everyone. In that sense we
are all gifted children who have these profound gifts in us. All we need to do is access
them, and the golden key is to be found in short moments of open intelligence, repeated
many times until open intelligence becomes obvious.!
We do not need to engage in all sorts of practices in order to get to these signs of
assurance. All the signs of assurance are already present in a short moment, just like
heat is already present in the sun. The reality of our own nature is our greatest strength,
and it is very simple and unelaborated. Why turn it into a big project? !
What we really want to focus on is these short moments of relying on open intelligence,
and in a short moment of open intelligence all powers are already present. These are
the powers we want to look to, because they guarantee our own well-being as well as
the well-being of others. They guarantee unity and peace in us and in the world around
us. Even if we think it is of value to get into special states of bliss for our own
satisfaction, eventually we’ll see that ultimately there is nothing to be gained in that. We
want the practical signs of open intelligence assurance. Having those, we’re no longer
fooled by all these other data. ! !
SIGNS OF MASTERY! !
When the mastery of our peaceful nature—our innate intelligence—is deeply abiding in
us in all circumstances, we enter into a way of living that is very powerful and filled with
tremendous energy. We are able to effortlessly do what most people can’t even imagine
doing. This is a sign of mastery: the ability to accomplish amazing feats that seemed
undoable.!

2. When I first had a clear idea of the way I wanted to direct my life—and that was all that I
had—I didn’t really know what it would look like to bring that vision about. All kinds of
thoughts occurred such as, “Gee, I can’t do this. How is this going to happen? I’m just
one person.” If I had stayed only with those thoughts, I would have never done anything.
However, in the fire of commitment that was present, the all-accomplishing power to
fulfill creative intent became available. !
This is what it means to achieve mastery: we have the power to bring about incredible
benefit, and each and every day we know exactly what actions need to be taken to bring
that benefit about. Day by day everything that is needed is known, and the power to act
on it is present.!
The manifestation of these aspects of mastery in the lives of individuals can come
about in many different ways. For example, it’s possible that training people about open
intelligence and their peaceful nature is not what you are interested in at all. Maybe
instead you are a scientific researcher and you want to find a cure for a disease. By the
power of the mastery of open intelligence, you’ll be able to make enormous advances in
finding a cure for that disease. Whether you’re dealing with environmental issues,
getting clean water or nourishing food to everyone on the planet or establishing peace
on earth, the power to accomplish these things comes about through the mastery of our
peaceful nature.!
This same power to act skillfully is also present when people come together in an
organization, and there are certain masterful qualities and activities that an organization
can exhibit. The first one is the power to introduce people to their natural intelligence.
The second is the power to bring about confidence and certainty in that intelligence to
the point of mastery. A third demonstration is having written offerings that help guide
people in discovering their innate open intelligence. Along with this is the ability of the
organization to provide a 24/7 support system to anyone who wants that support. !