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often in the unconscious, which are so readily covered up by pretexts, and about which it is 1 THE SEA OF LIFE
not even know it since the process is covered up. Only when they start weighing their innermost 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
by your lower self, but it is only covered up -- the perfection is already in you 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
already exists, though it may be veiled and covered up. And seek Heaven, seek God within the 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
cannot always come through clearly, for it is covered by many layers of imperfection, layers of dense 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
the higher self, the more this urge is covered up and eventually becomes nonexistent. But when a 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
outside. It exists within you, but it is covered by obstructing layers that prevent your love from 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
each created being was freely active, and not covered by foreign and un-godlike matter. I have often 20 GOD: THE CREATION
to some extent of other substances or still covered up by them. So you can see that 20 GOD: THE CREATION
facing is not necessarily something that is deeply covered in your subconscious. Oh no. It very often 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
its original nature and talent basically intact, though covered up by the lower self and by all 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
a hidden and distorted wrong extreme masked and covered over by many layers presented as the good 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
do not realize this and keep their images covered. Therefore you certainly have a great advantage through 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
very emotional but the emotions may be all covered up so that this person appears to be 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
selfishness is no less harmful if hidden and covered by surface reactions that appear as quite the 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
truth, and all the love, but it is covered up by these many layers. QUESTIONER: Thank you 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
and manifestation. It may, at times, even be covered by contrary outer conduct that is not genuine 53 SELF-LOVE
no matter how subtly, how much hidden or covered up with worthy motives and plausible rationalizations. The 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
the outer display becomes modified or even completely covered by rational and reasonable behavior. But this in 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
be open; the other person's shyness may be covered under a mask of brashness. However, you will 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
unhealthy motives, or whether the unhealthy motives merely covered the form of self-expression best fitted for your 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
your personality and of all that still lies covered, dormant, but is waiting to be let out 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
doing so, you may forget the distance already covered, the obstacles surmounted, and lose the encompassing view 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
subtleties of your nature. Much ground has been covered since those early stages of finding your faults 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
in particular personal variations, but basically the aspects covered here are bound to be present in some 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
us a lesson, why then are they so covered by symbolism? ANSWER: In the first place let 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
losing your dignity and self-respect. All this is covered with the rationalization of unselfishness, sacrifice, and your 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
the hostile attitude is, the more it is covered up. It is also possible that this attitude 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
come from the real self, which is entirely covered up by the false layer of a pseudo-self 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
on reality or truth, your real self is covered up, and hence your real strength. What I 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
hidden craving and exaggerated need; you may have covered it with a layer manifesting quite the opposite 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
detached, but your exaggerated need merely festers underground, covered by layers of false detachment, which is nothing 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
or whatever. Even if these inner motives are covered up by more valid reasons, that does not 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
have seen it, it can no longer be covered up by love, selflessness, or any other holy 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
are so subtle and elusive, however, and so covered up by rationalizations, that it takes a very 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
which has to be hidden, and is then covered with its opposite. These two tendencies are mutually 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
of the underlying tendency that has to be covered up. Even if you are ashamed of something 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
is explored will the underlying neglected and shamefully covered core of your problem evolve into emotional awareness 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
you are confused, because your real self is covered up and all alternatives at your disposal come 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
need to receive remains isolated, as well as covered up. Through your destructive patterns, you pushed your 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
to go deeper into this because I have covered it before. What I said about covetousness also 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
can renew the experience. Your real self is covered by false layers of superimposition. You may have 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
reliable intuition, cannot function when it is thickly covered with layers of untruth. By covering it even 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
fine and subtle current, often at first quite covered up, in which you withdraw from your organic 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
and the superior types, only their fear is covered up by the manifest need. All they can 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
indirectly expressed in vague emotions, which are instantly covered up and pushed out of sight. How can 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
strengthened and the inner, real conscience becomes more covered up. Yet the superimposed conscience is not necessary 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
is turned into hate. Hate has to be covered with a sterile, false, pretended love. Hence, hate 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
their surroundings. It is all so easily rationalized, covered up, explained away. But if you can only 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
your psyche. These hidden areas are not always covered up and unconscious -- they are often right 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
constant and bright, even though it is often covered by clouds. The clouds are your pride, your 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
it would most certainly diminish, not by being covered up, but by really and truly dissolving. This 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
state between giving up the armoring that has covered this foreign body so far, and not yet 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
your advantage. These powers remain unused; they are covered up to a degree that their very existence 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
center becomes more and more overlaid, hidden and covered by tough substances. Without an adult and realistic 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
unrealistically and inadequately defended and blocked, denied and covered up, the more do some aspects of the 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
despair, no matter how much this despair is covered up or momentarily alleviated by occasional success with 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
the thick fog, the mazes of confusion that covered the real self with its strong, wonderful feelings 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
more, although, at first, this, too, may be covered up by counterfeit feelings. After the first superficial 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
that has been dormant all along and merely covered up. It is quite a different experience to 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
a deep and subtle level that is usually covered up you cannot help but like yourself. It 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
This opportunism based on fear may easily be covered up by apparent rebellion. This discovery is already 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
fears. The displaced fears may be denied and covered up as well. A person may, for example 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
Is the answer to my question not also covered by what you just said? It seems to 156 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
be aware of these fears. They are usually covered up, but they exist nevertheless. Many of my 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
loving while underneath they often were not. They covered feelings opposite to love with a superficial veneer 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
two one. The personality center is first parallel, covered, charged, enlivened by the spiritual one, until it 170 FEAR OF BLISS VERSUS LONGING FOR IT -- THE ENERGY CENTERS
positive creation is already there within you only covered up, and that it can unfold and reveal 176 OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY
learn. A lot of ground must still be covered by every one of you, even though the 184 THE MEANING OF EVIL AND ITS TRANSCENDENCE
give an overview of all that we have covered so far, and also an outline of the 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
with respect to the ground still to be covered within yourself. How much have you unearthed? How 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
turn, as you well know, need to be covered up to conform with society's standards. Thus you 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
with. No aspect should be left out or covered over in the wishful hope that it would 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
opening because the rest of the picture is covered. What you see then is only a part 211 OUTER EVENTS REFLECT SELF-CREATION -- THREE STAGES
It feels different. Honest searching need not be covered up. It is a beautiful, growth-producing struggle. I 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
state in which these doubts and fears are covered up and consequently manifest indirectly. To know, feel 243 THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL FEAR AND LONGING
I explained before. The fear is often submerged, covered up or displaced onto substitute levels and manifestations 243 THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL FEAR AND LONGING
ally with your higher self, no matter how covered up it may still be at the time 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
to declaring the bankruptcy that you had frantically covered up is finally overcome through your faith. Then 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
material one. The thus established imbalances can be covered up only for so long. Eventually they must 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT

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