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 Risking.....................14
there really is no God, I am not risking anything by asking, for then I cannot receive 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
will be justified only if you refrain from risking the journey of self-revelation together. This, my friends 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
will have justification only if you refrain from risking the journey of self-revelation together. This, my friends 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
several means, hoping to be guarded fully without risking anything, they will be pulled into opposite directions 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
call detached? That means remaining personally uninvolved, not risking pain, disappointment, personal involvement. Can you love in 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
-- that is, your real self. Only after risking insecurity without pretense do you find real security 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
way out to obtain relief and release without risking the involvement and responsibility of a personal relationship 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
fear without the willingness to lose. This means risking. Not wanting to risk is ungenerous. And anything 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
and where you ungenerously withhold from trusting and risking. That is the only way out of fear 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
decide that giving to the universe is worth risking will you then find that you and the 209 THE ROSCOE LECTURE: INSPIRATION FOR THE PATHWORK CENTER
the maligning as the active one, without, however, risking any negative consequences, and even priding themselves that 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
contrast, the benign circle can be established by risking giving out, in the conscious expectation that abundance 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
love. Words can never describe this magnificence. By risking giving out you enter into a benign circle 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
total faith, by going to and with God. Risking to have faith can create faith and also 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
 
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a fully committed love, not afraid of taking risks, even to the extent of lovingly giving just 4 WORLD WEARINESS
giving up their little selves, or of taking risks, or out of a crass ego-centeredness. Such withdrawal 4 WORLD WEARINESS
been in His power not to take any risks by using greater strength and more helpers. However 22 SALVATION
your fears of other people, the hazards and risks of life and love as you know them 35 TURNING TO GOD
humility not to wish for protection from the risks and hardships of life. Your difficulties will cease 38 IMAGES
hurt, fear of disappointment, or fear of life's risks exists, emotional maturity does not exist. Emotional maturity 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
is a positive acceptance of yourself and life's risks. It includes the humility of accepting yourself as 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
and development. The fear of love and its risks is a sign of emotional immaturity. This is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
into being not only because you fear the risks of life, love, and involvement, but also because 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
ideas evades personal involvement with the accompanying apparent risks, but, at least, it moves the mind, soul 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
rules, merely because one is afraid of taking risks. This world would be a very different place 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
growth will enable you to dare take personal risks. You will no longer have to hold on 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
to be and wouldn't want to take the risks. Now being older, I realize also that I 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
some manner of fulfillment without taking the necessary risks, he or she has indeed made a substantial 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
the loved one. You hope to avoid all risks, discomforts and pains by building an illusion into 215 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS CONTINUED -- PROCESS IN THE NOW
surface in order to avoid the labor and risks involved in personal growth. This is why religions 222 TRANSFORMATION OF THE LOWER SELF
lead. Nor do they wish to assume the risks of exposure, criticism, slander and hostility that those 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
 
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to do the one thing that seems so risky, requires so much humility and thus threatens to 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
true feelings was exactly what had seemed so risky and dangerous that they decided to join the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
not to repeat certain patterns may be quite risky, because you cannot help these patterns as long 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that the healthy soul movement toward union was risky and painful and so reverts to the negative 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
To let yourself be carried by it seems risky -- even dangerous. In this particular phase, your 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
I advise, it will at first seem quite risky to remain undefended and relaxed inside when something 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
your soul substance, even though it may seem risky, as if you were too vulnerable and exposed 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
precipice. The new way may appear to be risky, and the old, cold, separating way to be 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
to slowly reawaken by stages. This seems very risky. Will all that you know as unencumbered spirit 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
 
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mean? And also, what is the significance of ritual in pursuit of the path toward God? ANSWER 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the path. As to your second question, regarding ritual, do you refer to a particular ritual or 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
regarding ritual, do you refer to a particular ritual or about ritual in general? In general. What 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you refer to a particular ritual or about ritual in general? In general. What purpose does it 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What purpose does it serve on the path? Ritual does not serve any purpose. It is a 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the inner meaning. Try to look beyond the ritual for the deeper meaning. It is nothing but 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are two categories of wrong human responses to ritual. There are those who keep following rituals in 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of safety. They think that by following the ritual, they follow the sense behind it. This implies 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
done. People in the other category say that ritual means nothing, and to some extent they are 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
true, flexible and alive may be behind the ritual. They would realize this if they were but 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and independently than people of the other category. Ritual in itself has nothing to do with the 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
it. Then you approach freedom, but not by ritual. QUESTION: Would you discuss, please, the effect of 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and inwardly experience the particular truth in question. Ritual celebrations can do this, but they are not 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
the continuous aliveness of a specific truth. A ritual can be an empty gesture. True tradition is 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
or haphazard; you will consider it a holy ritual. These rituals will be created by the individual 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
 
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to ritual. There are those who keep following rituals in an imaginary sense of safety. They think 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
true meaning may be disregarded or forgotten, the rituals involved may be mechanically repeated and thus the 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
or when it is replaced by new customs, rituals and celebrations. Ask yourself if the old tradition 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
you will consider it a holy ritual. These rituals will be created by the individual couples and 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
 
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happens? It is possible to dam up a river. The water will flow to the dam and 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
kinds and degrees. By not damming up the river, you let the dirt and residue float freely 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
its purity and freshness will finally sweep the river free of the debris. Is this not a 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
fine balance between steering one's ship through the river of life and the ability to let go 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
which you are part. It is like a river that is disturbed in its quiet flow by 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
original nature, the blissful, peaceful vibrancy of the river of life that flows through you and of 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
you into new and better states, like the river of life itself. The commitment must always be 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
energy flows smoothly and harmoniously, like a gentle river. When resistance stops the movement of the energy 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
the waves of the infinite flow of the river of life. If you are within the flow 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
 
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to go on this path. And there are rivers to cross, wild waters to manage and rechannel 36 PRAYER
to all created forces, whether they be actual rivers or the rivers and streams of feeling. Is 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
forces, whether they be actual rivers or the rivers and streams of feeling. Is it not much 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
 
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group who takes the direct and spiritual high road, who truly confronts himself day by day, he 1 THE SEA OF LIFE
confusion feeds the lower self that prefers the road of least resistance and vanity, practices self-deception and 1 THE SEA OF LIFE
that nourishes complacency and lures you toward the road of least resistance. When people live their whole 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
and it stands at the end of the road of least resistance. QUESTION: What is spiritual death 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
His ranks because they prefer to walk the road of least resistance and to give in to 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
a religious sect; they must be shown another road. But whatever the way, everyone needs help from 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
more confirmation that you are on the right road. This will strengthen your trust and your connectedness 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
part of the self is on the proper road. What then remains to be accomplished is to 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
even if you are unwilling to take this road, it is infinitely better to have no self-illusions 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
same time, there is a wonderful and direct road to loving, in addition to the indirect one 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
help you get a little further on this road. In the first place, I would advise you 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
think things through to the end of the road. This is not so difficult; it merely requires 21 THE FALL
in yourself. You have to start on the road of self-recognition in a much more profound way 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are. That will get you started on this road. If you succeed in finding out something about 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that way. It is only through the long road of self-knowledge and self-recognition that the answers will 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
assure yourself that you are on the good road. You have to be ever wakeful for these 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
concerning your real feelings. Only by taking this road and by really going through your lower self 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
recognized by all who are already on this road that you always have to tackle all problems 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
for crossing that great dividing line on your road upward. Let go, my dear ones! Of course 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
a lengthy process. Only a person on the road of spiritual development can truly love God. How 32 DECISION-MAKING
people. As you know, this is a long road. We have begun to work and are continuing 35 TURNING TO GOD
for that. Every human being on the right road can receive answers from God. It is our 35 TURNING TO GOD
does not mean that you walk down a road that is already there for you. When you 36 PRAYER
When you reach a certain point on your road to God, you will not know the difference 36 PRAYER
reached the place of surrender on the long road upward. Others think they have done so merely 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
feeling of security as surging ahead on this road, at least after the beginning stages. First you 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
of you are progressing very well on the road you have chosen, and that a few more 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
for life on earth than to follow the road you have chosen. The more wholeheartedly you go 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
has reached a significant milestone on the upward road. At that point you step across the borderline 47 THE WALL WITHIN
you will have made great progress on the road to self-understanding, on the way to becoming yourself 47 THE WALL WITHIN
whether entirely away from his or her own road and thus producing and slowly building up the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
on earth. Whoever approaches the stony and steep road of self-finding will experience gradually, little by little 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
you have found out about yourself on this road. Two types of stumbling blocks may confront you 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
this way, at least emotionally. Yet by this road you will come to understand fully that any 53 SELF-LOVE
have to be experienced before the healthy middle road is found. This applies to any issue. We 53 SELF-LOVE
you will be if you follow this particular road. A part of the price is the constant 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
takes training to condition yourself to follow this road all the way. When you discover your own 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
outside. Once people are well established on the road to maturity and self-responsibility in the inner and 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is sufficient that you are on the road toward it and understand the principle. If safety 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of love, kindness, and intuition that open the road to understanding, intelligence and reason are as nothing 62 MAN AND WOMAN
dependency anyway -- may show you a new road which might be extremely satisfactory and fulfilling. In 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
not good enough. Then you are on the road upward. May these words be the beginning of 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
with the sentence: Then you are on the road upward. I would now like to ask you 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
now like to ask you to describe that road upward, the right way, the healthy approach that 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
detect them. It is, therefore, part of the road upward to observe them as they live in 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
emotionally will carry you further on the particular road toward dissolving this basic conflict. Mere intellectual evaluation 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
doing so. You will at least see the road. You will start to think about clarifying your 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
do with a person's choice of choosing the road of evil, that is rejecting the road of 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
the road of evil, that is rejecting the road of self-development. ANSWER: Well, in a distorted, ignorant 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
would always lead a person to take the road of self-development and purification in the deepest sense 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
duality has to be tackled eventually along the road of development and growth. For some it will 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
alone, then you will be victorious, and the road to true religion will be paved by your 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
is a crucial and decisive milestone on your road. When you get over this particular hump, the 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
intolerance with yourself and others. From there the road leads to further insight. It cannot be repeated 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
and flexible and therefore always requires the middle road which can only be attained by responsible thinking 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
genuine. The person who walks the stony, narrow road of real self-facing will, for the longest time 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
was genuine, to that extent must the subsequent road lead away from such euphoric states. Does that 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
immaturity. One of the great milestones on the road to maturity is the ability to give up 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
one of the most important steps on your road to freedom has been taken. Once you understand 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
in peace, my dearest ones, on this glorious road of self-realization and freedom. Be blessed, be in 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
as much isolation, although through a different inner road. Originally you wished to avoid the pain by 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
easily believe that they are on the right road. But when their smoldering inner reality disrupts this 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
others will come if you persevere on this road. In the past we have discussed the wall 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
your lives, your problems, and show you the road. May it give you a glimmer of light 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
finally lead you to this. For then the road, or curve upward can begin. Until you find 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
soul will often appear to curve downward. The road will often, in spite of occasional victories, seem 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
friends can work out among themselves. The laborious road of trial and error is a test from 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
them the incentive to start on a similar road of self-finding. Such a way is not as 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
one has difficulty in spite of it, the road to take is to investigate the way in 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
symptom that will lead you, like a well-marked road, into deeper understanding and awareness of yourself. And 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
this direction. The first stage on this particular road within the path is to become aware of 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
become yours the moment you are on the road of overcoming the shame of the deepest inner 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
its opposite. It makes no difference by which road you arrive at the truth. The truth is 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
vistas on particular points and serve as a road map to follow. The entire universe is permeated 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
Blessed be each and every step on your road to liberation and fulfillment. Your greatest joy and 136 THE ILLUSORY FEAR OF THE SELF
this lecture be another stepping stone on your road to selfhood and self-realization. The greatest struggle for 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
step, for every effort you undertake on your road to liberation. In this lecture I will bring 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
can see, an essential milestone on your whole road of evolution. It constitutes the difference between feeling 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
useful for all of you. Suppose, on your road toward self-realization, you gain strength and self-confidence. Where 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
you to the inevitable next step on this road of illusion, which is that all alternatives are 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
which are all products of illusion. When the road to the unified principle is chosen, soon what 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
good and bad on both ends. When this road is pursued still further, no longer is there 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
is there any bad, but only good. The road leads deep inside the real self, into truth 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
new approach to growth takes over. Along the road of transition from the dualistic to the unitive 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
with doubt, fear, guilt, conflict, and error, this road cannot be taken. If it is nevertheless attempted 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to take the road into your unconscious in order to realize the 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
that you are responsible, you are on the road toward the realization of your real self -- 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
And that is a tremendous milestone on the road from infanthood, childhood, adolescence, into maturity. As to 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
aliveness and delight very soon. This is the road we shall concentrate on this coming year. I 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
and see how many are still on the road toward the breaking point where the limit is 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
at each difficulty, at each bend in the road around which you cannot see, you could say 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
possibility to want to be on the constructive road that leads to creating and unfolding rather than 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
But if at any given moment of your road toward light, truth, love and fulfillment you take 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
certain level, the final breaking point on the road away from the center. Since every human being 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
deepest understanding and become a blessing for your road in this life. This lecture continues the preceding 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
fail, but you always have recourse to the road to security and bliss. This is another important 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
her own condition. This is not an easy road, but the only one that promises true solutions 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
be haphazard destiny. When you start on the road of your evolution, this haphazard fate is ascribed 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
are seriously involved in this pathwork know, the road is not easy. It means learning many new 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
the self is already embarked on a positive road as well. In individuals whose destructiveness is totally 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
of separation. But at one point on the road of individual evolution, everyone comes to recognize fully 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
This cannot come easily. All who travel this road must commit themselves fully to everything that such 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
instance, if you are unconsciously launched on a road of hate and spite, you cannot believe in 194 MEDITATION: LAWS AND VARIOUS APPROACHES-SUMMARY (MEDITATION AS POSITIVE LIFE CREATION)
a new choice, the mere availability of another road, another approach to life and to reinvesting one's 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
lesson, its first degree of maturity on the road of human development. This same child cannot yet 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
from misconceptions. Every individual's task on the evolutionary road is to eliminate evil, to transform it back 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
you, my dear ones: Surge forward on this road of exploring. Admitting your negative intentions, your spiteful 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
task of every human being, on the long road of evolution, lifetime upon lifetime -- and it 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
a message for you to embark on a road that affords you the possibility of being in 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
that need to be purified on your evolutionary road. This path teaches you to contact all these 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
traits which can then be used as further road maps. Individual personalities choose their parents and environment 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
split rather than to unification. Exactly the opposite road must be taken. You must die many deaths 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
steps in faith, that make faith a dynamic road in itself, are completely compatible with the scientific 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
realization of the higher self as the fundamental road to learning. Intellectual knowledge will then become secondary 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
the personality cannot even begin to approach the road into the inner self. If the mind does 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
This is a specific danger point on the road to opening the channel. Many have faltered here 234 PERFECTION, IMMORTALITY, OMNIPOTENCE
the many roads you wish to travel, the road of defeatism, denial, negative expectation, or the road 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
road of defeatism, denial, negative expectation, or the road of faith in the beautiful unfoldment of limitless 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
many times. You have begun to open the road to it through working on your purification. As 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
and fulfillment within the frustration. This is your road, my friends. This is what many of you 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
lack balance, that you are on the wrong road to finding your true divine eternal values, and 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
that can never develop when you pursue a road of blind selfwill and accusing fury. An open 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
you, you will know that giving is the road to receiving. It becomes one and the same 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
direction in choosing what to cultivate on your road to unfoldment? Do you abuse this double principle 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
makes the mask-self superfluous. This is the only road to the higher self. You, as individuals, are 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
or disagree without rebellion or fearful submission. The road to the clarity and ability to discriminate is 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
autonomy exists in the human personality. Otherwise the road is blocked, the experience is inaccessible, the voices 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS

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