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and therefore never lead to liberation. They create vicious circles, they lead to heaviness, sadness, whereas truth 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
how you affect it. A continuous cycle, whether vicious or benign, is set in motion between the 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
turn, produce bad effects on others. Thus a vicious circle is set in motion that can only 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
certain crucial point on this path in a vicious circle: you wait for a change in your 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
faith or love. So you must break the vicious circle. Everything goes in cycles, as I always 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
be active. Thus, you find yourself in a vicious circle: the more you deny to yourself the 31 SHAME
despondent and you despise yourself even more. The vicious circle continues in full force and carries you 31 SHAME
protection. The other person hurts back and a vicious circle is set in motion. But when you 32 DECISION-MAKING
recognized by another person and fully understood, a vicious circle is already broken by the mere fact 32 DECISION-MAKING
errors, ignorances, and their complexities create one big vicious circle in your soul. This circle consists of 36 PRAYER
and cause a chain reaction. To break this vicious circle, you have to understand thoroughly the individual 36 PRAYER
understand thoroughly the individual faults that constitute your vicious circle. You have to concentrate on one after 36 PRAYER
must go around and around in your particular vicious circle. By now you know that all faults 36 PRAYER
again and again; you have to follow the vicious circle through until you grasp it well enough 36 PRAYER
know or feel that there is such a vicious circle in you. You experience such confusion that 36 PRAYER
finally can see the whole picture of the vicious circle, how one defect is caused by another 36 PRAYER
to, a clear picture of this cycle. The vicious circle consists of a multiplicity of character defects 36 PRAYER
phases change as you move around your personal vicious circle. And life will bring challenges and experiences 36 PRAYER
new and alive. The various points of your vicious circle will come up in turn, as time 36 PRAYER
can centralize a few major issues in the vicious circle. Concentration on the overall picture can be 36 PRAYER
your reactions to them relate to your inner vicious circle. You can thus resist the temptation of 36 PRAYER
connect. You will find a chain reaction, a vicious circle in yourself. One reaction leads to another 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
circle closes. When you have found several such vicious circles, you will have made a major step 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
is, once you have found some of these vicious circles: Put into words concisely the wrong conclusions 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
came about. But once you have found these vicious circles, further search will uncover a single common 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
This means that karma and images make a vicious circle? ANSWER: Of course. If you will reread 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
is actually eros. You find yourself in a vicious circle and think that marriage is a hopeless 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
abstain from it. Thus one of those oft-mentioned vicious circles came into existence. Because of the belief 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
other existing force, they would then break this vicious circle and more human beings would let their 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
extreme. Because of these distorted conditions and this vicious circle, humanity came to believe that you cannot 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
equally wrong. These two opposite extremes set a vicious circle in motion: the greater the rebellion on 47 THE WALL WITHIN
weakness and fear. As I said before, the vicious circle, when it goes on and on with 47 THE WALL WITHIN
law-upholder. When people are that far in this vicious circle, they can no longer recognize the true 47 THE WALL WITHIN
All severe problems are due to some raging, vicious circle that has to be crystallized out and 47 THE WALL WITHIN
chain reaction can be avoided. In all these vicious circles all are involved, not only the law-breaker 47 THE WALL WITHIN
In order to build a world in which vicious circles are prevented or broken before they come 47 THE WALL WITHIN
peace. Be blessed. Be in God. 50. THE VICIOUS CIRCLE Greetings, my dearest friends. God bless this 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
you. Tonight I shall discuss one of the vicious circles that is very common among human beings 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
to the level of your emotions where this vicious circle exists. Even if you are aware of 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
you are aware of some parts of the vicious circle, use these words to search for all 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
you consciously think and react according to the vicious circle; realize that it is hidden. It will 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
a certain limited logic of its own. The vicious circle that is my subject tonight begins in 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
aggression. This is the second part of the vicious circle. The need for love that cannot be 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
also present. A further chain reaction in this vicious circle is the personality's split in its desire 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
split between love and hate, which started the vicious circle, causes further splits, as you can see 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
inferiority feelings. You have to uncover the whole vicious circle and see its lack of reason; you 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
and inferiority serve to further close the great vicious circle. Again, your unconscious little voice argues, I 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
guilt becomes -- all ensuing points in the vicious circle become worse and worse as life goes 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
Remember that the sick personality in which this vicious circle is strong can never take that risk 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
you give are unconsciously based on the great vicious circle, you can never receive love in return 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
you cannot identify the various points of the vicious circle in your emotions, the existence of the 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
become aware, point by point, of the great vicious circle. After the emotions have come to the 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
will help you further to break your personal vicious circle. Thus you will become free and independent 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
aims. So, my dear friends, work through this vicious circle and experience how it is active in 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
no age limit, and cease only when the vicious circle is made conscious. Some people may develop 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
time in connection with one of the fundamental vicious circles in the human being. When a breakdown 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
to bring you unfavorable results, which create a vicious circle as you rebel even more strongly against 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
going on in this way you create a vicious circle: the more you hold opinions not your 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
can how every wrong inner condition creates a vicious circle, apart from the great vicious circle I 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
creates a vicious circle, apart from the great vicious circle I discussed last time. The only way 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
-- and thus begin to break this particular vicious circle. On the other hand, if you arrive 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
general guilt feeling that arises from the main vicious circle. Hence, you are compelled to have an 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
hinders you in coming out of your own vicious circle. The guiltier you feel about possible wrongs 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
dissolution of this -- and all other -- vicious circles you may be caught in. Understand that 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
yourself too much. In the lecture on the vicious circle, I told you about your guilts, about 53 SELF-LOVE
not before. Until then, you cannot break your vicious circle. But at the breaking point -- once 53 SELF-LOVE
integrate sexuality with love feelings. This creates a vicious circle. The more the existence of sexuality is 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are running around in one of those famous vicious circles: the wrong motive makes you feel even 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
of yourself, deep in your soul. Hence a vicious circle, always built on a false premise, is 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
existence of these two images together causes a vicious circle. One current is: I need to be 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
by looking away from it. Thus the following vicious circle is created: the guiltier you feel, the 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
blames his or her surroundings. So a particular vicious circle comes into existence, which goes like this 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
wishes, which they constantly inflict upon me. The vicious circle works like this in one direction: I 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
mentioned, particularly in one lecture about the basic vicious circle, that self-punishment and self-destructiveness are very strong 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
what I have told you tonight, the basic vicious circle will become clearer and more understandable to 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
people involved, create very unfavorable chain reactions and vicious circles. Not only does the very same principle 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
can be loved and will be loved. The vicious circle would be broken. Now, what is this 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
The effort to maintain your illusions causes many vicious circles and chain reactions. As you learn to 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
and unfair demands. Thus you are in a vicious circle. Disapproval strikes a chord in you because 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
to it. The escape is part of a vicious circle. The reality is so bleak precisely because 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
fantasies, the more you spin around this unending vicious circle. For how can reality ever fit into 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
benign chain-reaction is set in motion, replacing the vicious circle that existed before. Intuition is the highest 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
it, for this is a chain reaction, a vicious circle. It is useful to start by finding 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
perceive reality, you begin to break the repetitive vicious circle. As you truly perceive such a mutual 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
In unawareness, two people will set up a vicious circle operating from one to the other, and 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
with rejection in such a way that the vicious circle between you will be avoided. That is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
seems to refer to the principle of the vicious circle. ANSWER: Exactly. You see, my friends, I 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a deviation, misconception or conflict exists in you, vicious circles result. They snowball. They become bigger and 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
is stuck and cannot get out of a vicious circle in the work. Whatever disturbs or bothers 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
principle of bliss. This puts you into a vicious circle. How to get out of it and 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
dealing with it that we can break the vicious circle. Humanity has tried to cope with the 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
self you build up additional insecurity, and further vicious circles come into existence. The original insecurity which 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
It is very important to see how this vicious circle works. But this cannot be done until 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
people involve themselves more and more in a vicious circle. Unaware that the very solution they undertake 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
pleasure, and ecstasy. So another one of these vicious circles comes into existence. The more one is 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
find yourself in another one of those unfortunate vicious circles. True safety comes from seeing the people 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
more dependent and helpless -- and so the vicious circle continues in atoning for your rebellion against 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
nothing to hold on to. This creates another vicious circle. In other words, if you do not 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
into a benign circle, after having broken a vicious one. QUESTION: What is the difference between moralizing 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
you find yourself trapped, caught in your own vicious circle of continuing to do what is against 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
to experience reality. This, in turn, creates many vicious circles, which then make it even more difficult 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
to defend yourself more, and two full- fledged vicious circles are set into motion. One is a 101 THE DEFENSE
circles are set into motion. One is a vicious circle within yourself, and the other a vicious 101 THE DEFENSE
vicious circle within yourself, and the other a vicious circle between yourself and others, which triggers your 101 THE DEFENSE
you: the more you are caught in a vicious circle, the more difficult it is to break 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
of self-deception and pretense which brings you into vicious circles and inner conflicts destroying your happiness and 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
conscience. You find yourself in one of those vicious circles we have so often mentioned. As long 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
known, the less it is feared. Although a vicious circle exists in which fear dulls the senses 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
exists in which fear dulls the senses, every vicious circle can be broken. You may argue that 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
at least partially, are destructive and malignant. This vicious circle between life's malignancy and one's need to 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
give you greater strength to come out of vicious circles and self-generating negative attitudes and will make 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
of cycles or circles -- whether benign or vicious -- is always the principle of self-perpetuation. Autonomy 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
cling to what you know. This creates a vicious circle, in that the dualistic rules and precepts 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
other person's inner problem is seen as interacting vicious circles. When you truly realize that the situation 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
The connection between hurt and pleasure engenders a vicious circle. The more painfully the pleasure principle of 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
the tension. Opposition grows, conflict increases, and the vicious circle continues. The evolutionary problem for every single 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
is therefore to deeply comprehend and experience this vicious circle without misjudging the negative connection between contact 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
to a state of bliss. Here is the vicious circle: The more you sell out, the less 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
betray your truth. One can escape from the vicious circle only by working on a path of 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
dare not ever relinquish. You get into a vicious circle: the more you press in the wrong 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
decrease it, thereby getting deeper involved in the vicious circle. The only way to reverse it is 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
fundamental levels. When people are involved in the vicious circle, it is because they base certain assumptions 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
others. Here, again, is one of those famous vicious circles that result from every error instituted in 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
itself. Now let us go back to the vicious circle, which perpetuates itself when a healthy procedure 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
on meeting what is feared. Thus in the vicious circle the love forces are feared because they 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
human tragedy, for you thus move into a vicious circle. Whenever a misconception is accepted as truth 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
a misconception is accepted as truth, immediately a vicious circle comes into being paralyzing the pleasure forces 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
and powers of your adult state? The particular vicious circle I mentioned before is this: When you 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
for their own benefit and delight. Thus the vicious circle continues. The continued frustration, which you believe 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
word of truth to you. The more this vicious circle goes on, the less pleasure remains in 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
This is yet another aspect of the same vicious circle. The less you see yourself as responsible 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
is much too limited to comprehend this. A vicious circle comes into existence when the ego is 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
against you. This is one of the important vicious circles you stubbornly refuse to change into a 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
benign, good and wise. It is also destructive, vicious, evil and stupid. This does not make it 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
complaining and feeling victimized you are in a vicious circle. The destructive projections and blaming of others 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
run around in circles, and it becomes a vicious circle, because the less life gives you as 166 PERCEIVING, REACTING, EXPRESSING
and inner conflict, which in turn create a vicious circle. An examination of any inner problem and 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
the above-mentioned conflict, which led to the following vicious circle: the more he tries to be masculine 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
of delight in every way, you continue a vicious circle. The result must be frustration and limitation 172 THE LIFE ENERGY CENTERS
to represent your essence. This is indeed a vicious circle, for true self-esteem can, of course, come 174 SELF-ESTEEM
is the case, you remain trapped in a vicious circle. In order to come out of this 174 SELF-ESTEEM
negative thoughts. See yourself brooding in the same vicious circles; see yourself almost willfully pursuing the same 175 CONSCIOUSNESS: FASCINATION WITH CREATION
a person becomes involved with any number of vicious circles simultaneously, which seem difficult to break. It 176 OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY
must find a way to break through the vicious circle in which you are caught, which goes 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
makes you inordinately frightened of it. So the vicious circle continues. The fear induces a cramp that 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
that depresses you even more. This becomes a vicious circle. The first depression -- or fear, or 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
depressed will be set off in the self-perpetuating vicious circle. The consciousness of the person becomes more 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
finds a breaking point. It avoids the many vicious circles within the human psyche and in relationships 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
secret cheating and self-rejection exist. Within the larger vicious circle, a smaller ingrown one is then at 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
is the closed, contracted state. Thus a larger vicious circle becomes a self-perpetuating force in your life 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
God. To find the key to breaking this vicious circle, the conscious volitional self must make a 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
causes it, you must remain trapped in the vicious circle I described. Thus, the first step out 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
you must learn in order to break the vicious circle is to observe your own contracting movement 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
of feelings, thoughts and attitudes. You create the vicious circle we are discussing. A dearth of good 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
Hidden guilt is devastating, because it creates a vicious circle by itself that maintains the destructiveness. The 188 AFFECTING AND BEING AFFECTED
are the two extremes which lead to a vicious circle. But do you not have other options 189 SELF-IDENTIFICATION DETERMINED THROUGH STAGES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
becomes distorted, it will form part of a vicious circle, from which it is always difficult to 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
difficult to extricate oneself. Another part of the vicious circle is the denied anger and rage for 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
see-saw of submission and rebellion, which is another vicious circle. You submit to another's equally insatiable, unreasonable 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
spurious, limited results, and doubt will close the vicious circle by reinforcing the withholding of commitment. Because 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
one's sense of deprivation, so that a continuous vicious circle seems to entrap the person in a 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
with it. All repression and all hiding create vicious circles and negative chain reactions: the false needs 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
channels affect all other levels. They always create vicious circles which entrap you in hopeless situations. It 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
that as long as you move within a vicious circle there is no hope. But the moment 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
there is no hope. But the moment the vicious circle is broken, you are liberated from the 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
your mental attitudes and behavior which create a vicious circle. This always means to basically change a 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
in what way it leads you into a vicious circle. You need to ask, How does this 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
circle. You need to ask, How does this vicious circle evolve? What is the corresponding true concept 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
Here you have the choice of either a vicious or a benign circle. The vicious circle is 194 MEDITATION: LAWS AND VARIOUS APPROACHES-SUMMARY (MEDITATION AS POSITIVE LIFE CREATION)
either a vicious or a benign circle. The vicious circle is: If I unconsciously hold back and 194 MEDITATION: LAWS AND VARIOUS APPROACHES-SUMMARY (MEDITATION AS POSITIVE LIFE CREATION)
are responsible for your unfulfillment. And so the vicious circle continues. Some of you have a momentary 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
caught in one of the most tragic of vicious circles: because you imagine that you cannot face 201 DEMAGNETIZING NEGATIVE FORCE FIELDS -- PAIN OF GUILT
How are you ever going to break the vicious circle unless you use this key? Go into 201 DEMAGNETIZING NEGATIVE FORCE FIELDS -- PAIN OF GUILT
and hating are embedded in sexuality, sexuality becomes vicious and antagonistic to spirituality. This is why people 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
that makes them quite aware when they are vicious. This awareness is not always on the surface 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
How can you ever get out of the vicious circle and the bind that you are caught 209 THE ROSCOE LECTURE: INSPIRATION FOR THE PATHWORK CENTER
consciousness that they constitute your real being. This vicious circle makes you more determined to hide and 211 OUTER EVENTS REFLECT SELF-CREATION -- THREE STAGES
Once again we can observe two circles, one vicious, the other benign. When you stay in fear 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
justified to withhold, give nothing -- and the vicious circle continues. As you transform the vicious circle 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
the vicious circle continues. As you transform the vicious circle into a benign circle, almost inadvertently you 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
a few years the principle of benign and vicious circles of human attitudes, which is only a 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
principle I explain here. Wherever you discover a vicious circle within your psychic system you feel caught 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
call the breaking point, where you transform the vicious circle into a benign circle by changing the 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
breaking point I mentioned in connection with the vicious circles. The latter is a deliberately sought measure 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
this. Many explosions and re-formations of the same vicious circle must ultimately come to the point of 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
is an ongoing chain reaction -- really a vicious circle. You may start out with the concept 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
not be fulfilled in a real sense. A vicious circle was established as you strove to get 224 CREATIVE EMPTINESS
a fulfillment that was previously quite impossible. Whatever vicious circles used to confine him will now turn 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
a game then reinforces the negative belief. The vicious circle accelerates, and you find it ever more 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
move and live fully. So we have a vicious circle here: because you fear the movement and 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
all life. Obviously, this leads to the inevitable vicious circle: If life is meaningless, all you can 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
more meaningless all life will appear. Thus the vicious circle continues. Still, many of you have made 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
other aspects of these images -- wrong conclusion, vicious circle, proving the wrong conclusion correct. We shall 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
mutual enmity came into existence and became a vicious circle. In the consciousness of the Jews, the 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
tooth for a tooth. Here we have a vicious circle: Believing totally in the old tradition of 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
is a cyclic process, leading to benign or vicious circles. A fuller understanding will take you to 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
pain. These two kinds of pain create a vicious circle. Nevertheless, they are two entirely different kinds 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
each other as the sequential emotions within a vicious or a benign circle are different, even though 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
chain reactions and circles -- either benign or vicious ones, according to the truth or error of 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
are empty and impoverished, you automatically create a vicious circle. This belief must make you hoard yourself 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
to the accuracy of your conviction. This self-perpetuating vicious circle, this law that manipulates your vision according 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
for you. You are always involved in a vicious circle here. When you feel unworthy, unlovable, unacceptable 258 PERSONAL CONTACT WITH JESUS CHRIST-POSITIVE AGGRESSION-REAL MEANING OF SALVATION

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