The Fashion That Passes Away

Neville's Inner Vision

To me, this line is not a command about ascetic denial, but a reminder that the world is a mirror of inner states. The 'fashion of this world' is the shifting costume worn by the living I AM. When I imagine that I am the awareness that uses, not abuses, the world, I release any final hold on its changing appearances. The more I stand as the unalterable I AM—calm, discerning, grateful—the more the outer circumstances reflect that inner constancy. The world serves as a stage for the soul's education, not as a master to fear or worship. Wisdom and discernment come from seeing that time’s rhythm mirrors the inner movement: perseverance in remaining awake, hope for a future that is always being created by imagination. The outer world thus becomes a faithful tool in my creation, while the real currency is inner states, not external forms. As I refuse to identify with fashion, I discover a lasting steadiness that will outlast every passing trend.