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 Self-purifying..............1
could expand without the simultaneous expansion of the self-purifying agents, evil could destroy the divine. So, as 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
 
 Self-questioning............3
words? Try to make a habit of such self-questioning, my friends. Take all your reactions, every day 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
or if your life circumstances were different? This self-questioning is healthy because it will give you a 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
you the slightest disharmony. When you pursue this self-questioning to the point of asking, Why do I 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
 
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toward which you move in the process of self-realization. Let us take an example. A person is 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
help you through all the further stages of self-realization if these initial steps are taken. So my 21 THE FALL
quite contrary in nature. It will take much self-realization for you to truly understand that one motive 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
is. One then believes that the world prevents self-realization and abuses and takes advantage of one's goodness 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
its optimum point by way of search and self-realization. The Churches have played a dominant role for 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
and that is an extensive search of self-finding, self-realization, facing oneself, followed by the reconstruction of certain 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
my dearest ones, on this glorious road of self-realization and freedom. Be blessed, be in God! 93 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
May these words help you to continue your self-realization actively, to bring out all the wondrous strength 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
developing too. They, too, are working for their self-realization, and are helped by our work on ourselves 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION Greetings, my dearest friends. God bless each of 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
certain facets and goals of this path of self-realization. When you live unto the day without understanding 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
They have indeed reached a major step in self-realization. They are way ahead compared to those who 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
all of you. Blessed be this path of self-realization and self-unfoldment. All of you who make serious 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
very special blessings for your continuous development and self-realization. This time indicates one of those times of 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
in peace, be in God. 122. SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN Greetings, my dearest friends 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
life, one must fulfill one's self. Self-fulfillment or self-realization takes place on many levels and in many 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
layers as they come up. No path of self-realization can exist without bringing forth one's attitude toward 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
a tragic and unnecessary conflict that obstructs their self-realization. Life speaks so clearly, but human beings, impregnated 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
self-responsibility where this would be functional for his self-realization. If one is out of kilter, one's entire 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
effort in the direction of self-development, liberation, and self-realization. One of the fundamental human predicaments is the 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
and a woman truly becomes a woman. The self-realization that takes place while the barrier to union 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
can be and more! Therefore, the struggle of self-realization, in the last analysis, must mean: first, removal 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
finding yourself on such a laborious path of self-realization only to become capable of giving yourself up 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
the no-current is essential to your work of self-realization. Although a substantial part of you is eager 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
those who are already on a path of self-realization. For each one of you has yet to 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
for the immediate purpose of this Pathwork, of self-realization, of creative living. Honest testing means an attitude 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
who work so hard on your path of self-realization, of coming into your own. May you find 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
you from reaching the important goal of your self-realization. Let us briefly recapitulate the essence of the 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
It has become apparent through this work of self-realization that unreality breeds disharmony, and where there is 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
through the process of personal self- confrontation and self-realization, gradually changes the inner orientation of the pleasure 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
union, from experience, from a fearless state of self-realization with a kindred spirit? Now, are there any 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
dynamic life, inner security, that exist in the self-realization you have begun to cultivate. Hence you experience 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
stepping stone on your road to selfhood and self-realization. The greatest struggle for human beings is between 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
you all advance a further step in your self-realization. One of the most difficult accomplishments is to 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
of you who are on a path of self-realization have, at least occasionally, experienced this. On the 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
all of you. Suppose, on your road toward self-realization, you gain strength and self-confidence. Where you felt 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
understanding is of lasting value. It affects your self-realization and your daily life. What I described is 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
of doing this and the first inklings of self-realization often overlap; the one furthers the other. Many 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
and will further prepare the way for total self-realization. Each time you loosen up the climate in 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
principles, you remove yourself further and further from self-realization, in which you could truly have mastery, freedom 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
channel to your Godself, so that finally total self-realization takes place. All your expressions in life will 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
to be feared, the dichotomy no longer exists. Self-realization always leads to the experience and perception of 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
about any other way than through self- realization. Self-realization means shedding the layers of error so that 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
you automatically and naturally toward the state of self-realization where there is no longer any opposition and 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
friends. Any of you on this path of self-realization who have taken some steps toward evolving out 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
responded to. Therefore, any path leading to genuine self-realization must be intensely personal and has to deal 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
exists even while inner errors still prevent total self-realization. Let every one of you who read these 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
a few symptoms? Or do you wish total self-realization, the activation of an inner center in which 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
find themselves successfully working on their path of self-realization have recently encountered, or will soon encounter, something 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
with the one and only thing that matters: self-realization. Then love between individuals happens healthily and naturally 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
of the feelings, constitutes a major step in self-realization, because the most difficult thing for you is 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
and the inner need to bring about, full self-realization. What is the confusion here? Full self-realization always 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
full self-realization. What is the confusion here? Full self-realization always enhances the uniqueness of the individual. It 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
friends who are working on this path of self-realization and liberation. Many of you are making progress 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
one's concepts is part of the process of self-realization, since people often dislike themselves for the wrong 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
impair integrity and therefore self-respect. Any path of self-realization must deal with the most subtle unconscious soul 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
is greater than most individuals even remotely sense. Self-realization and liberation are determined by the individual's free 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
be in God! 151. INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION Greetings, my dearest friends. The divine blessings streaming 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
provided you are open and receptive to it. Self-realization means becoming aware of this universal, cosmic power 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
look at the self. Another grave obstacle to self-realization is that you have unconscious attitudes, opinions, thoughts 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
which aims at and emphasizes the significance of self-realization. Self-realization means, as I said, to make use 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
aims at and emphasizes the significance of self-realization. Self-realization means, as I said, to make use of 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
this is foreign to your innermost nature. Total self-realization, therefore, brings laughter and humor and a lack 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
powers of the life force from moving you. Self-realization and unification with the power current of the 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
tension and intensity are the immediate blocks to self-realization. Your reluctance is directly connected with a reluctance 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
observed, you have truly approached the threshold to self-realization. Self- realization will become a gradual process, where 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
them. Both are experienced as part of one's self-realization. One of the universal life principle's basic characteristics 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
not for an as yet theoretical process called self-realization that promises to feel good. If self-realization is 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
called self-realization that promises to feel good. If self-realization is arduously forced and looked for, it cannot 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
in the evolution of humanity. Any work of self-realization brings the issue into very clear focus. To 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
a different approach, the meaning of self- realization: self-realization means to bring out into reality all dormant 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
One who has not approached the threshold of self-realization cannot grasp the wonder and beauty of this 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
lived from within, as it were. This is self-realization. Then one can see that the involuntary processes 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
is a distorted and harmful version of discipline. Self-realization - - the full bringing out of one's 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
consciousness at any given moment, the degree of self-realization and growth, or their lack. It expresses the 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
pulsebeat. Each set of movements will expand your self-realization, your grasp of your own inner truth as 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
the blessing that further opens your path to self-realization. In order to become what you truly are 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
words. When I show you the way to self-realization, as I do now, I once again wish 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
it creates a split and thus makes spiritual self-realization impossible. As long as human beings separate earth 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and questions. There are two basic aspects of self-realization: the knowing of truth and the feeling of 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of my friends on this intensive path of self-realization have come to a crossroads where they see 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
and moving on a path of development and self-realization. When you thus become aware of how you 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
too much if the individual is to effect self-realization and to establish contact with the real self 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
be lost less and less often, until total self-realization is attained. Then it becomes the normal state 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
are so limited. In the peaceful state of self-realization all intensity vanishes. This statement is confusing only 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
It is untrue that in the state of self-realization one is so detached that one cares about 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
this path and have made great progress in self-realization, there are still some who are blind to 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
let go of overcontrol by the ego. If self-realization is to be attained, a new balance must 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
right now. Let us restate the meaning of self-realization. I shall use new words to reach you 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
to reach you in a more dynamic way. Self-realization means to bring forth, as a living reality 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
words are inadequate to describe the state called self-realization. But they may give you a glimmer of 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
seems a great predicament: How can you attain self-realization unless you learn to cope with the realm 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
obstructions and illusions; it becomes liberation itself. Even self-realization is no specific, finite goal. The person with 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
it would be an error to approach your self-realization as though your ego-personality were basically and intrinsically 168 TWO BASIC WAYS OF LIFE: TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE CENTER
complementary rather than on an identical level. No self-realization is possible unless you become full men and 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
of the individual is a substantial part of self-realization, your pathwork must be particularly concerned with this 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
to let go without relinquishing your fulfillment or self-realization, you might indeed have to accept that a 172 THE LIFE ENERGY CENTERS
have attained a certain degree of liberation and self-realization, additional methods may be used. In the last 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
is in a state of what we call self-realization, or of universal truth, the individual particles of 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
or whisked away by some magic spiritual means. Self-realization, self-actualization, reaching your spiritual center -- or whatever 176 OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY
not only not in opposition to true spiritual self-realization -- as many people falsely believe -- but 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
the other. These apparently two experiences -- spiritual self-realization and the capacity for pleasure -- become one 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
personal fulfillment and pleasure further spiritual growth and self-realization, and vice versa. The capacity to love intimately 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
The more this process takes place, the nearer self-realization comes. If you view yourself from this point 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
she has indeed made a substantial step toward self-realization. Concomitantly, when he or she recognizes the true 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
I have spoken about many manifestations that accompany self-realization. I have spoken about how the channel opens 200 THE COSMIC FEELING
to seek the path of truth toward full self-realization, but before you have found it, the drive 200 THE COSMIC FEELING
and effect in your life is essential for self-realization, for the realization of your divine identity. It 200 THE COSMIC FEELING
is a state to be cherished for spiritual self-realization. At the same time, it is equally true 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
of development comes when individuals have developed full self-realization and can thus benefit from and give to 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
of consciousness. It is the ultimate aim of self-realization to establish the truth of God, of eternal 243 THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL FEAR AND LONGING
it an antithesis to the goal of spiritual self-realization. The pursuit of detachment leads to all the 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
and presence of the Creator, you have attained self-realization. You have purified and unified yourself. Then you 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
it must never be the sole approach to self-realization, just as dealing with the outer adverse conditions 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
satisfying life. It forms the underpinning of spiritual self-realization. Without this state, spirituality must, sooner or later 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
already an integral part of your journey toward self-realization. You need to learn to receive, even though 258 PERSONAL CONTACT WITH JESUS CHRIST-POSITIVE AGGRESSION-REAL MEANING OF SALVATION

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