This month's Comment comes from the May 14 reading, p. 155
May 14--- Numbers
If we can start by saying that symbolically the beginning comes from the number one which represents unity. Then the number two opens up diversity where conflict can happen but also the possibility of sharing. With the number three comes resolution or one plus two results in three which is unique but has the attributes of its parts. If we can think about numbers for something other than counting a new understanding of our world will begin.
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Comment
The use of numbers is so ancient that no one really knows where or when the practice started but it is nearly impossible to imagine a world without numbers. However, the majority of us are only familiar with numbers in their counting function. Many people have studied numbers as an expression of human behavior1 or to predict events. In the Torah (the Old Testament) there is a Book of Numbers which has extensive numerical references which some say have hidden meanings2. Elsewhere in many ancient writings there mystical or occult references to specific numbers. Learning about the various interpretations of numbers is a interesting and rewarding pursuit which will expand our understanding3.
1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gematria
2https://numerologynation.com/numerology/
3https://dsreif.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-sacred-art-of-numbers.html
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