Hi Kent!

For me, these two approaches are very much aligned.

You will notice that Jeddah focuses, again and again, on the importance of trust, surrender and acceptance of what is. When you are doing this you are living in present moment awareness and are very tuned into to the sea of awareness (aka the quantum field, the emptiness, etc.) - that field of energy of which we are a part and with which we are surrounded 24/7.

You recognize that this energy can be molded into whatever you desire by purposeful intention – what happens when we are “on duty,” or consciously aware. It can also be impacted by unintended or subterranean causes when we are “off duty,” (not living in present moment awareness). From this orientation it is sometimes challenging to see the cause and effect relationship because it was done unconsciously.

When you work with Jeddah’s materials, (and those of Wayne Dyer, the various channeled wisdoms, Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, etc.) you find yourself going far beyond the concerns of the ego or your everyday “identity.” You access the more expanded states in which you connect with the higher, more rapid energetic frequencies of existence. These are the states that are part of “Infinite Grace.”

When you are coming from this space, the “stuff” just isn’t as important. You can still have it if you want it, but your priorities tend to change. Conversely, just because you are recognizing reality without the veils of illusion does not mean you have to live in austerity or poverty. You know you have a choice and make it consciously!

When people reach this stage, they recognize the importance of the concept of “sufficiency” (discussed very effectively in Lynne Twist’s book The Soul of Money) and no longer desire all the trappings of opulence and conspicuous consumerism. The whole paradigm has shifted from one of separation (us or them, who has more, competition, jealousy, envy, etc.) to one of unification. The wisdom your journey has engendered makes it very clear that the whole separation paradigm is an illusion and no longer has any validity (and it never really did)!

I hope this resonates for you.

Much love,
Wendy