How I see it

Child is an entity born from. Universe is all inclusive; God. Thus we are of God. This is why paranormal intention works. And remember to separate God and religion. And I hope you enjoyed my humor {the picture of a child of the Universe)!

Bible Verse

Psalm 82:6 "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."

By J Thomas Ford; author of a book called - "Child of the Universe"

When I initially wrote Child (back in the nineties) I was not aware of the full extent of its meaning. Beyond the relationship between the mother and the child in her womb, I had a difficult time explaining the essence of the book. Since then, I have begun to understand that it is a treatise on how to be a spiritual person, almost like a how to book on the spiritual life as told by the child in the womb. This is metaphysics, a transcendental work that goes beyond what we can ordinarily know with our finite oriented thought processes.

I had to let go of the writing before I was able to comprehend the full meaning of this work. Once I did that it occurred to me that one of the messages here has to do with being a child forever, throughout all of eternity. As far as the Creator is concerned, aging and death are equally ludicrous. Our physical demise is more like a grandiose graduation, nothing to fear, certainly nothing that should create paranoia. As far as the Creator is concerned we are, always and forever, his children. I believe that I had to watch my father die recently to truly understand the rather remarkable phenomenon of aging from up close and personal.

I had no idea when I was writing this book what it really meant, or even more so, what it would mean to me ten years later. To put it bluntly, 'Child' came through me, rather than from me. I know that sounds strange, but that is the only way the writer in me can explain how this book came into being. To put it another way, I had no idea what I was doing when I wrote it. All I know now is that it emerged from deep within the recesses of my superconscious mind, which is something we all share with the Creator himself.

J Thomas Ford

And, of course, one must include the "Desiderata" if you are talking about being a child of the universe

A poem of peace - truth - spirit - life

How to live at peace with God

and your soul in this world

"You are a child of the universe ..."

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Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

• You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

• Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

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Written by Max Ehrmann in the 1920s -

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