Universal Principle
“What happens when we hold onto flow?”
The Law of Circulation is a Universal Law that governs how Resources (time, money, love, etc.) flow. Since it’s a universal principle, we see it everywhere. The Dead Sea is an often-cited example of what happens when something/someone (in this case a body of water) holds onto what flows into it, stifling the flow.
As the saying goes, if you want a friend, be a friend; in other words, contribute the thoughts, feelings and behaviors associated with being a friend, and you will attract friendly people to you. A wood stove doesn’t put out heat until it has been given wood.
Several world religions teach the principle of planned financial giving. When one gives, it creates a space for more. The Law of Circulation shows up in governmental policies as well. The biggest resource any State has is its people. Policies that help people be healthy, safe and educated are a good use of the Law of Circulation. Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to provide for the general welfare of those in the United States.
One aspect of the Law of Circulation is to be a person (or State) of increase, to make the world a better place by our actions. Instead of just looking out for ourselves, we share. We see the value in others and desire better lives for other people, not just for ourselves. We value equity and seek to help other people be their best selves.
A rising tide lifts all boats
A recent study published Oct 26, 2022 on commondreams.org found that States that “expand state power for economic regulation and redistribution, protect the rights of marginalized groups , or restrict state power to punish deviant behavior” (which the study defined as “liberal”) had fewer deaths (based on the National Vital Statistics System norms) among people between the ages of 25 and 64. People who live in liberal societies live longer than people who live elsewhere. It went on to say that “the liberal policies associated with lower working-age mortality focus on improving economic fairness, and social
and environmental well-being.”
Those policies that help residents thrive include higher investment in education and healthcare, as well as higher minimum wages and greater fairness in the justice system. When a person is healthy, they miss work far less often, allowing the employer to increase profits. When a person is appreciated and paid well by an employer, the person can be adequately housed, eat healthier food, and have more reliable transportation. When a person is educated, they contribute additional skills and knowledge to their workplace and community, and even make better decisions. With these liberal policies providing a foundation, residents thrive, which spirals up into expanded prosperity of all kinds for everyone.
The pie gets bigger
When resources flow freely, the proverbial “pie” gets bigger, while it gets smaller when the flow is stifled. The same principle works on an individual basis. When we are generous we make space for more abundance in our lives, whether that generosity is financial, compassion, understanding or time. Gratitude, another spiritual principle supports that generosity, as does faith in a universe that is evolving to greater love. May we all be people of increase and make good use of the law of circulation!
“May we all be people of increase and make good use of the law of circulation!”
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