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search of this powerful beam of love, whether consciously or unconsciously. The longing to feel this love 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
give yourself over to the forces of darkness, consciously or unconsciously, that is, to cut yourself off 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
and perfection plays a role here too whether consciously or not, as well as the nostalgia for 4 WORLD WEARINESS
Whenever human beings set themselves a goal, whether consciously or just emotionally, and this goal is a 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
the resolution to be in readiness; you must consciously conquer your resistance. Do not push it into 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
then the integration is right. When a person consciously determines not to be bound to matter by 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
ignorance and all the attitudes by which you consciously or unconsciously break divine law. This part fears 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
happy. But happiness can be achieved only by consciously accepting the laws of cause and effect and 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
original incident into the subconscious, and does not consciously remember it at all. A food, plant, animal 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
and a certain stage reached where this is consciously put into practice, then we might say that 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
the other symptoms of this deficiency are seldom consciously connected with the cause of it all. Spiritual 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
change your desires. Only when you do this consciously can you ascertain the existence in you of 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
this allows you to be passive and -- consciously or unconsciously -- blame some fate or circumstances 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
is very, very seldom that this is done consciously, at least as far as the spirits of 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
and light are concerned, you should and can consciously call them to you. But even if you 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
first. Impressing other people, whether you do it consciously or unconsciously, is not giving love. On the 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
sense of inferiority will grow. They will feel, consciously or unconsciously: He is so perfect -- or 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
pull yourself down from the high place you consciously or unconsciously have built for yourself. Once you 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
that you do not permit yourself to acknowledge consciously, that you have pushed down into your unconscious 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
does, formulate your thoughts clearly and concisely. Become consciously aware of what you desire. If there is 18 FREE WILL
serenity; it works deep inside and yet quite consciously; it wills strongly and yet patiently; it leaves 18 FREE WILL
mean? That is correct. To have the spirit consciously manifest is, of course, not easy. This can 21 THE FALL
beings were ready and cognizant of God, and consciously desired to have complete union with God, the 22 SALVATION
will not always be. They may be instruments, consciously or unconsciously, of the world of darkness. But 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
even though you are not aware of it consciously and do not see its significance, because consciously 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
consciously and do not see its significance, because consciously you only know your good will to work 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
oust your own fear; for then you will consciously understand the fear of others and it will 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
creature is seeking God; every human being is consciously or unconsciously seeking God. Even those you call 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
doctor, or scientist. You should know definitely and consciously that no matter what problem you take to 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
in the wrong direction. They may not be consciously aware of this condition but the symptoms of 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
why you make certain decisions, and so on. Consciously, you have to fight for everything, for knowledge 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
say -- even though you certainly do not consciously think so -- when you have the wrong 31 SHAME
my friends, that no one thinks these thoughts consciously, but if you would test your emotions, examine 31 SHAME
wide chasm between what you know and think consciously and what your emotions claim and desire. It 31 SHAME
that you are not there yet. Instead of consciously recognizing this fact and slowly working up to 31 SHAME
decision. We deal not only with what you consciously know and hide. That is comparatively easy. Once 31 SHAME
comparatively easy. Once you are able to reveal consciously hidden thoughts and feelings, you need, with our 31 SHAME
to the loved one to be overestimated. Sometimes consciously, though more often unconsciously, the loved subject will 32 DECISION-MAKING
that you do not want to do so consciously. That is always where the misunderstandings arise. I 32 DECISION-MAKING
translation of your emotions as an injustice because consciously, of course, you do not think that way 32 DECISION-MAKING
so often a great chasm between what you consciously think and even truly desire, and what is 32 DECISION-MAKING
actually condemn them, even if you do not consciously think so. Your emotional reactions to other people 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
tests will be many. Perhaps you are not consciously aware of reacting negatively to life. Test your 35 TURNING TO GOD
your doing anything to invite them. In fact, consciously you may fervently wish for the very opposite 38 IMAGES
that its attitude prohibits the very wish you consciously express but cannot fulfill. The price for your 38 IMAGES
violations. For the more you twist these laws, consciously or unconsciously, the more they work against your 38 IMAGES
It also consists of the faults you may consciously know quite well. You may not realize that 39 IMAGE-FINDING
that are completely contradictory to the self you consciously know. Again, this may be a hindrance because 39 IMAGE-FINDING
these currents, viewing them from a distance and consciously controlling them, neither giving vent to them nor 39 IMAGE-FINDING
it quite clear, that although you all know consciously that you are fallible, your emotions do not 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
by feeling them, by reexperiencing all the emotions consciously, you can then see what the right conclusion 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
your image, if you will think it through consciously, viewing the whole problem from this angle. Not 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
mechanisms, no matter how much you may have consciously rationalized them. All the doubt and mistrust you 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
that you can experience the entire reasoning process consciously, it will give you a great clarification. It 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
the soul, one does not assimilate the experience consciously, and therefore one's mind remains childish. It remains 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
repeatedly bring you into situations you did not consciously ask for. But your image- conclusions necessitate them 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
But when a person deviates from divine law consciously, because his spiritual development is still so low 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
either one or both partners become openly and consciously dissatisfied. For the soul needs to surge ahead 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
to find yourself by finding your desires. Although consciously and outwardly your life may appear well directed 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
life. Consequently you get exactly that which you consciously do not desire, but which you want unconsciously 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
one of them -- solutions they may have consciously as well as unconsciously sought for a long 47 THE WALL WITHIN
of another person infinitely more strongly than a consciously recognized attitude, act or motive. In other words 47 THE WALL WITHIN
law-upholder -- even though he or she may consciously be in good faith -- the more adverse 47 THE WALL WITHIN
but one harbors selfish and evil thoughts quite consciously and knowingly. When confronted with such a situation 47 THE WALL WITHIN
self-will. It is there. You use it, whether consciously or unconsciously makes no difference. The using of 47 THE WALL WITHIN
of authority he is unconsciously a law-upholder, but consciously he is a definite law-breaker to the point 47 THE WALL WITHIN
unconsciously one is a law-upholder, while one rebels consciously, particularly against a certain form of authority, the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
you can have a positive and optimistic attitude consciously, but unconsciously you can also have the opposite 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
important point is not so much what you consciously think. It is much more important to learn 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
never be truly effective in getting what you consciously want. You need to understand your inner self 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
not interpret these words to mean that you consciously think and react according to the vicious circle 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
and reacting exists in every personality, even though consciously you may know a better logic. Everything in 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
what is expected of them and what they consciously think is right oppresses them. Perhaps their selfish 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
conscience. Naturally, these thoughts are never reasoned out consciously; yet this is the way emotions argue below 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
on many subjects. And therefore one is compelled, consciously, to adopt an opinion on an emotional basis 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
my friends, that you do not think so consciously. But in the pathwork you are asked to 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
the underlying question was -- perhaps not entirely consciously -- whether one is dependent on what another 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
this, people are afraid to face their sexuality consciously so that it can mature with the rest 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
wish. Whenever your capacity to wish is hindered, consciously or unconsciously, fulfillment cannot come to you. You 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
desires, tendencies, and motives. You may not be consciously aware of it registering, yet it is there 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
will then find quite often that what you consciously desire you do not desire completely, without doubt 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
sense. Thus, the problem is twofold: outwardly and consciously you tensely desire something, while inwardly and unconsciously 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
Such feelings are rarely based on what you consciously think of yourself. Often you do not even 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
Of course, you do not think all this consciously. But if you analyze the meaning of your 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
is often faulty. Now you have to become consciously aware of such reasoning processes. What is important 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
If the battle you are fighting is not consciously understood in its full significance, outer events will 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
is undertaken in this direction. QUESTIONER: I feel consciously and very definitely that other people's opinions are 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
very important. ANSWER: I wonder whether you realize consciously to what degree this is important for you 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
concept can be corrected. But when one is consciously convinced of the right thing, it is often 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
Even when the person has grown up and consciously knows better, this reaction, not having been aired 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
enjoyed by humanity, although this will never be consciously acknowledged, unless one is on a path of 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
of how much you desire the happy outcome consciously. Since the happy outcome would still be a 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
Again I say, you never think these thoughts consciously and in such crass terms. But by checking 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
oneself to be more open to receive them consciously? ANSWER: I would not say that there is 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
she goes to the other extreme. If a consciously chosen teacher or philosophy or physician could harm 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-- and if they do not do so consciously, they feel it unconsciously -- that whatever brings 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
may be only in your unconscious mind, while consciously you know all the right answers. In that 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
not. As to the actual selfishness that seems, consciously or unconsciously, so advantageous and desirable: In reality 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
in most human beings to some extent, whether consciously in some aspects and unconsciously in others makes 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
on searching about the very thing you are consciously guilty about. Examine it, and you will find 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
self. Only when these impressions and thoughts are consciously observed can you derive such a benefit. In 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
are supposed to bring. Many of my friends consciously believe or vaguely feel that when they have 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
friends. It is substance for meditation. When you consciously consult your intuition, free from the forcing current 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
part that is fog-bound. The part which functions consciously is a smaller area. Spiritual philosophies and teachings 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
very acutely. They may not think it, or consciously observe it, but inwardly children keenly feel the 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
it as a child and you resented it. Consciously you may not have been aware of it 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
and unity of souls; some long for it consciously, others unconsciously; others still may be afraid of 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
This must be the dominant, clear-cut, unselfish motive, consciously cultivated, checked when it is diluted or weak 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
this way. You may not ever think so consciously. In fact, your outer knowledge may contradict this 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
is possible. People may not realize this fear consciously at all. Consciously they may have a superimposed 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
may not realize this fear consciously at all. Consciously they may have a superimposed faith. All their 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
function properly. The picture looks roughly like this: Consciously one is often unaware of negative emotions, be 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Rejections have made you so cautious that you consciously believe you are genuinely and healthily detached, but 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
your life is at stake. You may not consciously think so, but when you examine your feelings 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
joyful participation in life and pleasure, when one consciously or unconsciously avoids facing and meeting death and 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
this hidden cause. Since you are impatient, either consciously or unconsciously, to find out, you sabotage all 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
for all. But even though they did not consciously understand, inwardly they felt more strengthened than ever 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
QUESTION: Now, those of us who do not consciously believe in existence after death, and do not 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
believe in existence after death, and do not consciously desire existence past death very much, like to 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
idealized self is at work. These are the consciously felt emotions out of all those that lie 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
procreation. In distortion, when psychological difficulties are not consciously dealt with and pseudo- solutions are adopted, this 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
of the unconscious resists reality. While you may consciously have some new ideas and change certain attitudes 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
the need for safety. Often they are even consciously convinced that there is no conflict. If they 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
since you are estranged from your real self. Consciously you have one desire. You act upon it 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
aim is proven wrong, whether or not you consciously realize it, you become more frustrated, and an 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
do act according to this desire of yours. Consciously you may feel you had a very pleasant 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and clinging to authority happens to take a consciously secular form. Thus you must see that such 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
recognize the signs of your own resistance and consciously battle against it. You recognize the evasion and 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
If such pains and disappointments are not experienced consciously, they are allowed to stagnate in a vague 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
and that they are constructive and beneficial. Without consciously thinking about it in these terms, you believe 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
strong degree. If you prevent yourself now from consciously experiencing these emotions, you will not get rid 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
how they breed the negative emotions about which, consciously or unconsciously, you feel so guilty. Let me 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
yourself bad, wrong, even though you may not consciously admit to such opinions. This subject needs intensive 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
moralizing attitude and the disproportionate emotional reactions, although consciously and outwardly this need not be apparent. For 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
When the approval came, the boy was not consciously aware of something lacking. It was rather an 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
love are not the same. To believe so, consciously or unconsciously, is a logical error, a misconception 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
your own inherent strength in others whom you consciously or unconsciously pressure to do your bidding. You 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
you can possibly fulfill them and while you consciously experience unfulfillment, is bound to bring relief, harmony 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
person often cultivates such a desire without being consciously aware of it. Then things begin to happen 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
isn't a human being who does not, even consciously at times, indulge in fantasies. In them, you 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
an either/or explanation. If a person does not consciously daydream, that may indicate something, but not necessarily 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
laws determines their manifestation. Whether this is done consciously or unconsciously makes no difference. Thus the laws 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
entirely different. A human being can often be consciously aware of his or her need to be 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
pain of unfulfillment, caused by your unproductive patterns. Consciously you cannot distinguish this. You may not even 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
is a result of being overdefensive. Outwardly and consciously, emotions may be dulled to a considerable degree 101 THE DEFENSE
the other hand, the more you believe, either consciously or unconsciously, that a human being is only 101 THE DEFENSE

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