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to make decisions. Therefore you, who receive these words, should contemplate them well. Understand that avoiding decisions 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
and lasting. Example is always more convincing than words, persuasion, or forcing one's will upon the other 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
needs for its further development. Meditate on these words, for they contain much. They again exemplify that 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
God will unfold toward harmony. Think about my words, which I was permitted to give to you 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
work here rejoice when we see that these words bring you a little closer to God, to 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
so that everyone who hears or reads my words has ample material for self-search. Whoever has such 4 WORLD WEARINESS
you will be able to understand this. My words tonight are not easy to grasp and I 4 WORLD WEARINESS
problem. Observe your reaction when you hear these words. How do you feel as you listen to 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
very difficult to explain this to you in words, because you lack the inner experience of such 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
them. Any feeling is difficult to express in words. The higher, the more beautiful and blissful an 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
less easy it is to clothe it into words for those who have not yet been able 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
is unhealthy. Whoever feels the truth of these words should think and meditate about them and new 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
commit yourself totally to God, not only in words and as a generally held belief, but through 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
friends have already experienced the truth of these words in their lives. All who make such a 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
I would like to tell you a few words about what happens after. First, however, I would 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
when our friends who hear and read these words avoid the decision and believe it has nothing 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
it impossible to be open to someone else's words. One must identify the problem and ask to 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
experience cannot be obtained from any amount of words, whether heard or read. But the outer words 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
words, whether heard or read. But the outer words are also necessary; they give you the impetus 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
you, perhaps a few days later, through the words of a fellow human being who is inspired 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
one gives. I know that these are only words for those who are not that far in 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
not that far in their development. Remember my words, though, because you will find them proven. Then 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
open enough so that I can get these words through her. I could not say this through 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
consciousness within themselves. To accept or dismiss disquieting words can also be a test. When you are 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
inner truth. You may then recognize the very words you have tried to dismiss to be indeed 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
to add the following: Try to apply the words which I gave at the beginning of today's 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
will be strengthened. You will understand what these words mean: the grace of faith. That can be 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
you when you fulfill the conditions. Study the words and you will get an answer. What goes 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
find yours on this path. QUESTION: In other words, for those who strive spiritually, poverty is not 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
When you think of the meaning of these words, you presumably picture God as the father of 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
of all beings. But as you say the words very intimately to yourself, try to meditate very 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
you meditate on the deep meaning of these words and how to apply them in your life 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
All this is contained in the first two words of the prayer: Our Father. WHO ART IN 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
it is for most people to apply these words on the personal level. You claim that you 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
harmful energies and dark influences. Think what these words contain: God should not forgive only you and 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
said, is Lead us not into temptation. These words give rise to misconceptions and can do harm 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
also say, Lead us not into temptation. The words do not matter so much unless they confuse 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
one of you who hears or reads these words would think about them in their quiet hour 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
It is almost impossible to describe feelings in words, ever, so just try to understand and feel 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
difficult as it is to explain this with words, I still want to try to lead you 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
to a certain degree by meditating on my words. Is there a question on this topic? QUESTION 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
integrate into your understanding, but I hope my words can spark a flash of insight. And perhaps 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
many more insights when you meditate on these words. And now, my dear ones, as you may 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
you would lack the concepts and I the words. One side of the ball is the positive 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
beyond that no one can go. Then these words will affect you in a very different way 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
to be this way and cannot be different. Words are, as usual, inadequate; it is hard to 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
insight will grow in you, for which no words can substitute. QUESTION: Very little has been written 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
do not lie in the meaning of my words; they are coming through to a certain degree 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
worry eliminated they would be happy. In other words, happiness means for them that certain wishes are 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
never forces its help on anyone. In other words, each person has to wish for God's help 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
you are dealing with. Beautiful and even devout words in themselves are no proof. For many spirits 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
not speak clearly to you in so many words, but acts simply by guiding you to heed 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
cleared away for this one hour. In other words, the higher self acts and guides to a 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
come great individuals, scientists, artists -- in other words the great geniuses of history -- never manifest 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
sounds -- and so on. I lack the words to describe it and you lack the concepts 12 THE ORDER AND DIVERSITY OF THE SPIRITUAL WORLDS-THE PROCESS OF REINCARNATION
neither a Yes or a No. In other words, in one way there must be desire; in 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
within you that you cannot control. In other words, you are controlled by them and you lose 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
needs not be discussed too much. Hearing these words before you can feel their true flavor, you 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
the will for it by meditating on these words. For instance, since you cannot reach your goal 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
weak, or definite, strong, and durable. In other words, all these forms fluctuate and change since everything 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
attained a certain level of development. In other words, the mere fact that a spirit leaves its 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
their generosity are just a sham. In other words, the right act is entirely unsupported by the 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
yourself and creating an inner lie. In other words, you do not have to choose between becoming 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
for very definite and good purposes. In other words, if we have a task to fulfill with 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
for you to imagine and I have no words to describe it. You just have to use 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
and those far away. All who read my words should know they are not forgotten. You are 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
to each person's attitude and development. In other words, one person's lower self may be lower than 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
something that existed long before advertising. In other words, advertising is not actually the cause of it 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
We see the thought forms. QUESTION: In other words, you do not see the writing but you 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
they use very glibly and quickly certain key words and labels. This is harmful. It would sometimes 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
if you did not even know about these words. From our viewpoint, initiation takes place when a 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
QUESTION: You can travel with ease, in other words, into any space in the universe? ANSWER: Space 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
spiritual attitude is the distance. QUESTION: In other words, for you to be on Ras Algeth or 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
it reaches the respective development. QUESTION: In other words, a lower developed spirit can't do it? ANSWER 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
all this before, but only afterward. In other words, until you have completely decided to do the 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
people say wonderful prayers using beautiful and poetic words, but they seldom think of asking for help 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
full of reservations. I am giving you these words so that you will know how to win 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
wrong within you. Write down in a few words the occasions, your reactions and associations. If you 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
its shape according to people's attitudes. In other words, you see this room the same way as 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
Could you explain to us in a few words the difference between mysticism and white and black 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
not experienced this difference to some degree, my words will be merely words for you, perhaps even 18 FREE WILL
to some degree, my words will be merely words for you, perhaps even meaningless words. However, you 18 FREE WILL
be merely words for you, perhaps even meaningless words. However, you can experience the difference if you 18 FREE WILL
is indeed difficult. For some of you these words may be Greek, but those who have a 18 FREE WILL
You see, we do not have these exact words or terms, but I understand what you mean 18 FREE WILL
word than another person. Therefore, to use these words may lead to misunderstanding. The true meaning of 18 FREE WILL
and I hope you do not misinterpret these words. There need never have been a split between 19 JESUS CHRIST
wish to do so. But consider that my words are true, even if you do not believe 19 JESUS CHRIST
it has taken them to progress. In other words, it is difficult to find ways of furthering 20 GOD: THE CREATION
that His greatness can never be put into words. Particularly for a human being, it is impossible 20 GOD: THE CREATION
impossible in the worlds of darkness. In other words, this earth sphere is a product of the 21 THE FALL
or body. QUESTION: Could I hear a few words about bodhisattvas in relationship to Jesus Christ; is 21 THE FALL
goes through the cycle of incarnations, in other words, who is not a pure spirit. If you 21 THE FALL
to help the Plan of Salvation. In other words, the pure spirits, instead of continuing and extending 22 SALVATION
about what I have told you. Reread my words, since you miss so much when you just 22 SALVATION
put it into books and literature. In other words, people who are open for this type of 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
would find many indications that would confirm my words. QUESTION: In other words, he was a tragic 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that would confirm my words. QUESTION: In other words, he was a tragic figure? ANSWER: Yes, much 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
also be that other spirits repeat the same words after birth and the child can hear and 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
beings have, sometimes ignorantly, sometimes deliberately, misinterpreted these words -- as they have many others, for that 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
have many others, for that matter. If these words had been taken in their true sense, exactly 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what exists in the spirit world. In other words, it is the other way round. Now, due 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
came into existence from a unity. In other words, a splitting occurred. It is not only that 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
part-souls incarnated in these various forms. In other words, mineral, plant and animal life on earth are 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
done. The text you quoted says, in different words, that you have to live in the moment 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
because I hope to gain something? In other words, see if the truth is that you are 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you before I begin that many of the words I shall give you in these particular lectures 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
treated as a meditation. You should retain these words and not just read them once, for that 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
You may not think so in exactly these words, but feelings of this sort go on in 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
I am saying here will not merely be words, but a deep experience. Meanwhile, the person who 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
provided you do not work half-heartedly. In other words, and speaking symbolically, your money must first be 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
in full. I know, my friends, that my words are not what a self-indulgent person likes to 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
advice to begin with is: Meditate upon the words I have given you here. Consider what the 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
fully aware of it at first. Study these words now; think about them deeply. Take them to 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
path, my friends. If you meditate upon these words and at the same time try to be 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
like to discuss this topic because the right words do not exist to express the spirit world 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
-- that the Lord created evil. In other words, He gives the possibility for it, but He 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
to translate these feelings into concise thoughts and words. Do this constantly and you will be successful 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
do not have to work according to my words to the letter; certain details of method and 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
losing your hold on the knowledge. The written words in black and white can shed a new 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
here, and all of you who read these words and cannot be present at these sessions personally 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
same goal. Some of you who read these words may not be able to belong to this 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
He or she may not choose the right words. But the one grain of truth in what 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
work, and meditate on some of the pertinent words I am giving here, you will certainly be 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
beliefs, they will not be open for such words and will reject all advice and hints as 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
this path! For instance, if you take the words that are given here and interpret them in 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
to remember this; do not go over my words superficially. Reread them carefully; ask yourself whether you 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH

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