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 Astrological................6
matter and have many earth signs in their astrological chart can tolerate this kind of meditation better 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
lifetime. You can also notice this in people's astrological charts. The talent can open up easily in 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
In astrology the situation is different because the astrological chart has to be figured according to the 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
until conception has taken place. For the conception, astrological factors are taken into consideration, as well as 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
entity has chosen. QUESTION: This would explain the astrological riddle that sometimes death does not occur according 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
might be compared to the principle of an astrological chart that has been made for each individual 62 MAN AND WOMAN
 
 Astrology...................8
all women masculine elements. This even appears in astrology, which our friend here can bear witness to 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
karmic links. QUESTION: This does not correspond to astrology? ANSWER: In astrology the situation is different because 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
This does not correspond to astrology? ANSWER: In astrology the situation is different because the astrological chart 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
will be able to understand many things in astrology that were not quite clear before. It may 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
and some do not. That is so because astrology does not contain all plans. Some are found 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
is the symbolism of these words. QUESTION: In astrology it is said that the flesh is the 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
the moment of birth, which also corresponds with astrology. The same person stated that the soul enters 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the rhythmic movement of time, for example in astrology. Yet only very limited understanding has been gained 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
 
 Asunder.....................3
have been one all along and were split asunder artificially. One part was then forgotten, its existence 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
evil state. This negative unification must be split asunder at a certain point of evolution in order 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
enable you to integrate what now tears you asunder. By keeping both your beauty and your ugliness 184 THE MEANING OF EVIL AND ITS TRANSCENDENCE
 
 Atheism.....................13
on the chin -- or they turn to atheism. This is not necessary, my dear ones. Self-responsibility 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
way, is often the true reason for someone's atheism. The turning away is just as erroneous as 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
does more harm to true religion than complete atheism and materialism because it makes a farce of 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
extreme and becomes an atheist. The state of atheism exists in two ways: 1) an absolute lack 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
of man, denying self-responsibility. This latter state of atheism, erroneous in itself as it is, is still 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
growth. This does not mean that I advocate atheism. This is no more the case than that 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
of both extremes. In this second stage of atheism, man learns to assume self-responsibility. He lets go 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
no longer possible to maintain the concept of atheism. The more any thought, concept, scientific fact, or 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
when he finds himself in the state of atheism, of denial of any higher being, he does 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
in time and space, a transitory period of atheism or agnosticism had to come to prepare the 227 CHANGE FROM OUTER TO INNER LAWS IN THE NEW AGE
how certain individuals who have come to embrace atheism claim to have accepted the idea that they 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
in this very acceptance lies the ultimate rage. Atheism itself is a manifestation of extreme bitterness against 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
utterly senseless and arbitrary that no recourse exists. Atheism is the movement that cuts off any sensibilities 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
 
 Atheist.....................8
believe -- assuming that you are not an atheist -- that you owe God some attention. And 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
after death to a person who was an atheist, for instance? ANSWER: There are spheres for every 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
generalize. There may be an instance where an atheist is not in darkness. He or she will 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
she is often an agnostic or even an atheist, who tends to be materialistic. However, it would 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
As I explained in the last lecture, the atheist, too, goes off the path and meets death 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
to let go, to give up. And the atheist says, The person who believes is just weak 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
turns to the other extreme and becomes an atheist. The state of atheism exists in two ways 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
as it is foolish to turn into an atheist because of the errors of religion, so it 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
 
 Atheistic...................3
you possess, is immaterial. The effort counts. Therefore, atheistic souls such as the ones I mentioned here 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
feeling of God-consciousness, perhaps even in spite of atheistic and materialistic parental and other influences. In another 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
it may also be that man, in the atheistic state, is completely irresponsible, and fails to think 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
 
 Atheists....................5
of you in your incarnation. If people are atheists, they will be judged according to their accomplishments 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
omissions, and so forth. People may have been atheists and still have accomplished something; perhaps they have 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
your temporary home. QUESTION: I always thought that atheists remained in darkness because they are separated from 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
or unconsciously seeking God. Even those you call atheists; they, too, are seeking God. Everyone seeks happiness 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
to God, who may be agnostics or even atheists, but who have high standards of ethics and 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
 
 Atmosphere..................30
of rays or fine threads running through the atmosphere. They are noticeable not only by various colors 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
a domineering parent is the predominant factor, the atmosphere in the child's home is filled with fear 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
Europe versus America, but one condition in the atmosphere versus another. He might very well go to 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
subconscious is constantly reminded of it whenever the atmosphere reproduces similar conditions. Of course, the possibilities are 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
own individuality, from a general uncertainty in the atmosphere or in the personality of the parents. This 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
parents. This creates anxiety. The child sense an atmosphere of danger. In that instant the instinct of 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
less to get along with yourself. Nature and atmosphere represent that part of the soul in which 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that, who constantly puffs aimless steam into the atmosphere. This depletes a person's strength, so that he 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
others -- then you begin to change the atmosphere even long before you are able to feel 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
about it. Such activity will relieve the strained atmosphere which produces his fear. The strain is caused 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
not even occur in words, but in the atmosphere that emanates from the telling of the story 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
in the dimension of the earth and its atmosphere, is bound by time. I explained on a 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
by this parent. In this investigation, the emotional atmosphere and climate is important, not the actuality. You 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
are not expressed directly, because they permeate the atmosphere and the adults' conscious and unconscious thinking. The 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
will be for those limping behind. The general atmosphere and influence will be conducive to faster development 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
to feel the subtle climate of the hidden atmosphere of either/or. Extended progress on your path has 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
a relationship, or the particular manner, style, and atmosphere of your personal fate. Wherever creation takes place 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
to constructive use, so as to enrich the atmosphere around me. If such thoughts were deliberately pursued 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
different world, with its own distinct flavor and atmosphere. The physical, material world you live in manifests 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
But only when you know this in an atmosphere of letting go, of relaxation, can your wishes 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
dearest friends. The divine blessings streaming in the atmosphere around and within you are a powerful force 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
the movements of the soul -- the inner atmosphere in which you live and which inexorably emanates 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
life itself. And this already removes a poisonous atmosphere in your psychic organism so totally alien to 170 FEAR OF BLISS VERSUS LONGING FOR IT -- THE ENERGY CENTERS
fearlessness. Ignorance creates fear. Fear creates an inner atmosphere of closing up, and your mind will not 170 FEAR OF BLISS VERSUS LONGING FOR IT -- THE ENERGY CENTERS
closed-up, tight, and very negative energy and an atmosphere that truly excludes the person from life. Thus 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
have to be altered and clarity in the atmosphere is to be re- established. This is exactly 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
your furniture, where it cannot be seen. The atmosphere reeks of the hidden waste. False opinions and 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
climate of a person's life. If the personal atmosphere is relaxed and easy and the orderliness creates 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
so are landscapes, objects, conditions, natural laws, the atmosphere, the climate, also results of specific states of 211 OUTER EVENTS REFLECT SELF-CREATION -- THREE STAGES
with it openly. You need to create an atmosphere within yourself in which you allow this emptiness 224 CREATIVE EMPTINESS

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