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the fulfillment of every single wish in this existence. You will instead direct your vision toward the 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
conditions necessary to enter a higher state of existence, a permanent happiness that cannot be taken away 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
the willpower to fulfill the purpose of my existence as well as it could be possible by 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
resist this striving, two opposite currents come into existence which tend to cancel each other out. One 4 WORLD WEARINESS
soul currents. Only when you know of their existence can you make the inner choice to clearly 4 WORLD WEARINESS
Even if they believe in principle in the existence of God and His spirit world, they do 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
Or does personality and individual consciousness remain in existence in some form? ANSWER: First I want to 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
have with our loved ones will remain in existence. ANSWER: That's exactly what I say. Of course 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
always more dangerous than the one of whose existence and nature you are well aware. Do you 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
confirms the presence of that other world, the existence of which is so often doubted, the world 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
masculine types. Scientific records, I believe, indicate the existence of only one perfect hermaphrodite, who was half 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
the inner experience. Inner experience cannot come into existence through outer events. So we are dealing here 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
view your lower self, accepting its present temporary existence -- how temporary depends entirely on you. Your 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
grace -- the experience, the fact of the existence of the other world and its closeness to 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
that all good has on your plane of existence. Your desires and the granting of them do 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
self. Thus did the lower self come into existence. From your perspective, these layers are of subtle 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
in the distant past, because the reason of existence on earth, the reason for evil, and answers 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
and incorrect for people who know about the existence of the beyond and the spirit-creatures to say 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
time and quite harmful. Yet, unaware of the existence of these old reactions and their harmfulness, people 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
you do this consciously can you ascertain the existence in you of the various feelings, desires, and 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
it brings you happiness on every plane of existence: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. But as long 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
in this present life, and not in an existence before or after it, for one who cannot 18 FREE WILL
this earth and this material world came into existence. The keeping of these laws entails happiness, love 18 FREE WILL
also to an understanding of the coming into existence of evil, darkness, and cruelty -- in short 18 FREE WILL
all factors pertaining to the entire cycle of existence of an individual are marked and deeply inscribed 18 FREE WILL
the material earth existed, caused the coming into existence of disharmony and evil. Certainly, no one who 19 JESUS CHRIST
that this lecture touches the greatest questions in existence and therefore it is most difficult to present 20 GOD: THE CREATION
spirit of Christ, many other creatures came into existence; so many that you could not count them 20 GOD: THE CREATION
this free will that misery could come into existence, either permanently or temporarily. Nevertheless, as an indication 20 GOD: THE CREATION
for all creatures, ever since they came into existence, to choose freely either to live within divine 20 GOD: THE CREATION
pull of temptation proceeded. Thus evil came into existence. Once I explained that the spiritual worlds, are 20 GOD: THE CREATION
inner division or disunity at that point. The existence on earth of man and woman as separate 20 GOD: THE CREATION
take place. The disharmonious worlds which came into existence through the division from God and through the 20 GOD: THE CREATION
the creatures living there; these spheres came into existence as a direct result of the state of 20 GOD: THE CREATION
of them. For no fault could come into existence by itself; it is only a distortion of 20 GOD: THE CREATION
When these worlds of unhappiness gradually came into existence and the separation from God took place for 20 GOD: THE CREATION
the possibility to regain the happy state of existence these beings had once known. However, certain decisions 20 GOD: THE CREATION
comprehend what life really means, your reason for existence here, and what your personal task in this 20 GOD: THE CREATION
time I talked about how evil came into existence. This question has bothered many people who cannot 21 THE FALL
how a God of love could permit the existence of evil. For those friends who are here 21 THE FALL
briefly recapitulate, I explained how long before the existence of the material world, some of the created 21 THE FALL
disharmonious kind of fiery world would come into existence. So, you see, all legends are not as 21 THE FALL
to inhabit the new world that came into existence. This spirit had complete power over all those 21 THE FALL
time. The spheres of darkness first came into existence where the spirits lived under the dominion of 21 THE FALL
world as you know it to come into existence. You may say that God created the material 21 THE FALL
that time. Very gradually, human beings came into existence in material form through various intermediate states. When 21 THE FALL
are nothing. And the highest created being in existence, Christ himself, has said so, time and again 21 THE FALL
creation of the earth, how it came into existence, and how humankind gradually evolved. I told you 22 SALVATION
this earth sphere but in every sphere of existence. Long before the earth sphere existed and after 22 SALVATION
doing, additional worlds of beauty would come into existence -- spiritual worlds -- for as you know 22 SALVATION
still in the realm of Lucifer, came into existence. Without this longing, unconscious and blind as it 22 SALVATION
this longing, the earth sphere gradually came into existence. More souls came to live on earth because 22 SALVATION
faults, weaknesses and blindness, corresponding spheres come into existence. Wherever you are pure and purified, you create 22 SALVATION
fallen spirits, gradually this earth sphere came into existence. I always thought God created the world -- 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
I purposely said that this earth came into existence not only due to the longing of the 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
as many other spiritual worlds. The coming into existence of this earth was the expression of the 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are the various worlds or spheres coming into existence. QUESTION: Yes, I understand that. But there is 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
same time, represent psychological aspects. Because of the existence of these different levels simultaneously, the Holy Scriptures 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the last lecture you explained that the physical existence on this earth sphere for the fallen spirits 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
But the earth sphere did not come into existence in the process of the Fall. Its existence 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
existence in the process of the Fall. Its existence is a result of redevelopment. The various stages 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that in the Fall, a plurality came into existence from a unity. In other words, a splitting 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and when the world of matter came into existence, these part-souls incarnated in these various forms. In 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-- this varies with the individuals -- of existence in lower worlds than the earth sphere. The 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
have to go through the same forms of existence on the downward curve as on the upward 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and animal life, and why these forms of existence should in many cases be still on the 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and other forms of animal life come into existence. The same applies to plant and mineral life 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
connect when they reach a higher form of existence, just as when the dual beings, once having 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of. You may be aware now of the existence of it by its symptoms, but you do 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
mean that you should nurse them, justify their existence, or, worse, become lazy and not do anything 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
previous incarnations, of course, but, due to their existence in your soul, incidents have occurred in your 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
is taken apart without the realization of the existence of spiritual law and certain spiritual facts and 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
two problems at once: the reality of God's existence, and your attachment to something other than God's 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
you will never know the certainty of His existence. Until such time, God will not be a 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
just one active and one passive principle in existence, but twelve of each. For humanity the question 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
only physically, but on all levels of your existence. So, my dear friends, try to observe yourselves 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
seems to have no bearing on your present existence. However, the opposite is true. When I continue 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
should find your faults and fully realize their existence, their significance, and their effect on you and 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
the other, or the memory of the soul's existence in the spiritual worlds between incarnations is blotted 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
incarnations is blotted out. If knowledge of the existence of spirits, the vast worlds that exist beyond 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
of a particular trend, while you ignore its existence on the negative side. But the people around 32 DECISION-MAKING
the whole of your personality and notwithstanding its existence, there is another part of you that does 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
name of faith and the experience of God's existence is given to a person. Develop your own 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
it be when you experience God's truth and existence in your life. You will not be able 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
that are much stronger here than in your existence in the spirit world. There you will still 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
the comprehensive view of the purpose of earth existence. On the other hand, an overambitious and overactive 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
circumstances. As I mentioned before, each being in existence has a record, called the Book of Life 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
primitive reaction is to doubt or deny the existence of God because of one's personal disappointments. The 35 TURNING TO GOD
sense of participation with every other creature in existence. The self-will, pride, and fear inherent in every 36 PRAYER
entity begins to see the light, senses the existence of God, and comes to believe in Him 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
is strongest when you are unaware of their existence, or when you try to justify them. Be 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
your life task. Of course, the actual next existence will depend on your development during the rest 38 IMAGES
new, although you are aware of its outward existence. But it is necessary to approach this fault 39 IMAGE-FINDING
in spite of your familiarity with its outer existence. Unless you approach it this way, you cannot 39 IMAGE-FINDING
than the clear and courageous recognition of its existence. Know that the aim is a higher one 39 IMAGE-FINDING
by your earth time measurement. In this period, existence cannot be very pleasant for him. The sphere 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
determined by the development and fulfillment of each existence. QUESTION: Could you please tell me what it 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
particles which are incarnated in different forms of existence. The lower the development, the further goes the 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
is one of the most potent forces in existence and has tremendous momentum and impact. It is 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
is the creative force on any level of existence. In the highest spheres, the same sex force 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
extremes. When such dogmas or rules come into existence in the various religions, whether at one extreme 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
one of those oft-mentioned vicious circles came into existence. Because of the belief that sex was sinful 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
Then we will examine the reason for their existence. Your unconscious desires often deviate from your conscious 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
aims, which serve very well to hide their existence. It is very important to find this fact 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
you, the fact that you simply recognize their existence purifies you to a considerable degree and therefore 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
much greater power than when you recognize their existence. In addition, you deceive yourself, because you believe 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
for a while, you must just observe their existence. You will learn further from your ability to 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
why you felt it necessary to hide the existence of the bad motives from your consciousness. I 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
they gradually lose such blindness. Yet, despite the existence of such currents, development cannot be checked, for 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
what the reason is for this often painful existence on earth. You all know that life is 47 THE WALL WITHIN
the point where you understand your own, individual existence; where you understand the origin of the difficulties 47 THE WALL WITHIN
and purpose of your life, your own individual existence. When this is discovered, an entity has reached 47 THE WALL WITHIN
of awareness. The true understanding of one's present existence marks, indeed, a major stepping stone of a 47 THE WALL WITHIN
you will not mind half as much the existence of the distorted and weak brother of the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
no alternative. You make yourself unaware of the existence of wrong desires because you think that otherwise 47 THE WALL WITHIN
in to them, and yet without suppressing their existence. The beginning is always the most difficult, and 47 THE WALL WITHIN
they are your authority. The conflict came into existence because you loved them. You may wonder how 47 THE WALL WITHIN
attributes. It is, it has not come into existence, it does not do, it does not work 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
human beings smile at the idea of the existence of the forces of evil, even more than 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
outside of yourself, you will easily recognize its existence in others. If you fight it there, you 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
of your sexual drive rather than in its existence as such. Its existence is no reason for 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
rather than in its existence as such. Its existence is no reason for feeling guilty. You act 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
be absolute as yet in your sphere of existence. The more selfish you are, the more immature 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
at all. Thus a further conflict comes into existence. On the one hand, the personality is yearning 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
of their compulsive conscience, which has come into existence by the chain reactions I mentioned earlier. The 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
of the vicious circle in your emotions, the existence of the chain reaction will just be another 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
now that no painful situation can come into existence from which an important lesson cannot be learned 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
that you cannot possibly study all subjects in existence. I did not say that it is necessary 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
the searcher once self-examination has begun, although its existence is often hidden in the emotions and not 53 SELF-LOVE
exists also another wrong kind of self-love, whose existence is much more widespread than is usually realized 53 SELF-LOVE
and since in many civilizations mass-images came into existence as a result of the immaturity that said 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
This creates a vicious circle. The more the existence of sexuality is suppressed by the concept of 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
forces, all emotions, all principles, and everything in existence. Once humanity will have understood this -- and 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
do not mean for you to deny the existence of the difficulties, but to accept them knowing 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
contradict the statement that the highest form of existence, the state of being, is static and therefore 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
out further why? What brought this misconception into existence, what led to it? That will show where 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
What is important is that you experience the existence of this image within you. When you experience 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
This occurrence is hardly ever understood, and the existence and influence of the mass image is rarely 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
to change it after you have recognized its existence, but by seeing its reality at the point 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
in a positive direction. When you experience the existence of this mass image in you -- not 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
this conflict cannot handle life any more. The existence of these two images together causes a vicious 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
distorted concept of happiness, another desire comes into existence in the human soul which is often overlooked 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
happiness. The desire for happiness is already in existence when the human entity is born. It exists 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
surroundings. So a particular vicious circle comes into existence, which goes like this: If they allowed me 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
in width. Only by becoming aware of its existence and gradually discovering its unreality will this form 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
is first to visualize, feel, and experience its existence in you in the various manifestations and reactions 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
is sufficient that you see and observe its existence, its effect on you, and that you have 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
to speak of the importance of proving the existence of human beings beyond the physical level. Since 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
certain occurrences outside your control in your present existence. It all operates within the same law of 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the split is twofold. It manifests in the existence of the two sexes: man and woman. The 62 MAN AND WOMAN
mass images about the man-woman relationship came into existence as well. Superficially, there seems to be a 62 MAN AND WOMAN
to a new life which would mean eternal existence and blessedness? ANSWER: First of all, let me 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
no matter how small it may be. The existence of this mass image is bound to cause 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If you distinguish between these two forms of existence, you will see that there is no contradiction 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
their development. If not made aware of the existence of God to whom thought and feeling should 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to come from within, and that presupposes the existence of a healthy soul. If and when you 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
as they are driven out they continue their existence underground. The really selfish desires in your unconscious 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
say this: What you ask about indicates the existence of an additional conflict in the human soul 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
without receiving proof of his or her continued existence, is an altogether different matter. Spirits are often 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
insight. In your self-search you can find the existence of this conflict by recognizing various symptoms. Self-observation 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
your vague awareness and your guilt about the existence of the unhealthy motives? Would you have had 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
the positive results of your inner life. The existence of the negative and erroneous side in you 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
darkness and ignorance about the facts of human existence and the significance of life can handle the 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
this compulsion -- after you have verified its existence in you -- you cannot see any solution 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
you will recognize that due to the very existence of this forcing current you cannot help being 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
away, even after you have fully recognized its existence. Concerning your dramatization of the negative side, I 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
character. Also, when you discover and experience the existence of the unfair demands of the child in 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
go into this first. One who ignores the existence and the power of the subconscious mind will 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
so far was in order to justify its existence and whether humanity's creativeness was used toward that 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
than the clear and courageous recognition of its existence. Know that the aim is a higher one 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
creation and the Fall down to each individual existence. That may occur at various high points on 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
roots of their significance, until you find the existence of this attitude. When you find an attitude 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
ANSWER: The first requirement is to feel its existence. Just verify it. And then ask yourself specific 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
actually exist. Only upon clear insight of the existence of these two forces and how they damage 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
only way is by finding at first the existence of their negative functioning within yourself. For instance 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
exploration in the right direction, one finds the existence of such negative emotions, as well as the 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of such negative emotions, as well as the existence of additional motivations, which may be childish, unrealistic 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
done after you are utterly aware of their existence. You see, my friend, you constantly manufacture an 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
two stages do exist on your plane of existence and consciousness. They are, at the lower level 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
same laws hold true for all levels of existence. It is one of the great errors and 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
for this, my friends. After you find the existence of the need, and its intensity, try to 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
more valid reasons, that does not eliminate the existence of the underlying current, which determines the result 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
of us who do not consciously believe in existence after death, and do not consciously desire existence 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
existence after death, and do not consciously desire existence past death very much, like to enjoy and 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
the idealized self-image and to fully recognize its existence, in the particular way it manifests in your 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
consider some of the general effects of the existence of the idealized self and some of the 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
an added menace beyond their objective hardship. The existence of the difficulties is a proof to you 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
underneath. The idealized self has been called into existence in order to attain self-confidence and therefore, finally 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
additional insecurity, and further vicious circles come into existence. The original insecurity which was supposedly whisked away 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
the lower self brings the idealized self into existence. These two dualities are interdependent. You see, the 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
another one of these vicious circles comes into existence. The more one is estranged from the real 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
quest for serenity, you will deny the very existence of defeat as long as possible. There is 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
proving current. Some of you have detected its existence. Some of you realize how much energy it 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
you develop a double guilt: one over the existence of your demands, the other over the insincerity 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
You will learn to perceive anything in material existence as a symbol of the soul forces or 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
artistic truth. There is no separation. The overwhelming existence of truthfulness will produce an overwhelming result of 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
may be full of doubts about the very existence of God. This is the consequence of eliminating 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
turn away from God altogether, denying His very existence in the universe, or you consider yourself an 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
even though the person is unaware of their existence. Unhappy circumstances exist in every child's life; pain 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
falsity only by first of all accepting its existence at the present time and owning up to 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
that you do not feel guilty about the existence of such emotions which are probably incompatible with 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
them, is due not so much to their existence per se but due to the lack of 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
that you think the harm comes from the existence of the negative emotions as such. It does 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
psychological conditions. It is important to recognize their existence and their significance. Are they real? Are they 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
cannot do so as yet. Simply recognize their existence in you and learn to accept yourself. This 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
immoral instincts you still harbor, you deny their existence inside of you. And this denial leads to 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
are repressed, and you are unaware of their existence, than with clear awareness and understanding about them 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
reason for them. Once you have found their existence, you have yet to understand their inner, though 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to review how the idealized self-image came into existence. The two kinds of needs often intermingle and 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
Unconsciously you had shifted this self-contempt to the existence of the needs. But you will find out 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
a part of you still believes that its existence provides you with some advantage, or protection. Instead 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
review in brief how an image comes into existence. The childhood hurts and frustrations, which every child 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
of the experience which brought the image into existence. This is all the more confusing, because a 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
repressed by the time the image came into existence. The main image, in a case like this 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
defensive wall. Observe it in action. Feel its existence. It is there, if only you pay attention 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
any good or bad aspect or trait in existence. This confusion leads to misunderstandings among people, but 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
for only then can you grow. The very existence of your perfectionism stunts growth, causes rigidity and 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
and pessimistic character, you will not admit their existence at all, let alone their urgency, and thus 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
thus you will squeeze these emotions out of existence -- out of your awareness that is. In 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
ones and thus discrepancies and disharmonies come into existence. The richness of feeling is prohibited and thus 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
to relieve the dullness and meaninglessness of your existence, try this approach along with your usual way 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
in you. Your old patterns have been in existence for years, decades, and often through several lifetimes 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
the basic core of pain. They come into existence as a result of your evasion. In this 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
you become more acutely aware of its permanent existence. You not only defend against hurt as a 101 THE DEFENSE
resolve the more serious problems which reveal the existence of a deep, subjective and destructive involvement, even 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
because you are no longer aware of its existence. But it may well be a very healthy 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
is how such problems of incompatibility come into existence. QUESTION: I would like to ask a question 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
let go by without becoming aware of their existence and therefore, eventually, of their deeper significance. This 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
forgotten. You cannot find the truth about the existence of your problem when you approach it with 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
only makes you repress the awareness of confusion's existence. But if you look at confusion without compulsion 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
levels, so as to become aware of their existence, and then of their significance. This further understanding 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
questions, the first ideas about God come into existence. Thus, when he then concludes that there must 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
thereby understanding its background and its reason for existence. In this process, he grows out of it 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Simultaneously, a new relationship to God comes into existence. God is experienced as being. I repeat, you 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
faculty is necessary, but so long as the existence of such a faculty is denied, how can 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
proceeds, the state of being gradually comes into existence, little by little, with interruptions. Then, in the 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
situation, because no ill can disappear before its existence is acknowledged. Then such people would go through 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
this does not make it real. The momentary existence of the barrier and the noise has to 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
always that you want to deny the barrier's existence and push against it, which only strengthens the 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
and others, of its force, its reason for existence. You may be aware of overambition, for instance 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
the very attitudes that called the guilts into existence. All this is necessary if you want to 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
laws, never seeing or sensing their manifestation and existence, will either deny their existence, or will call 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
their manifestation and existence, will either deny their existence, or will call it a miracle. In that 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
they do have a very practical application. Human existence on earth, in the dimension of the earth 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
child is dependent not only for its physical existence, but also for its emotional, intellectual, and spiritual 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
but also for its emotional, intellectual, and spiritual existence. Children need love as much as they need 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
better equipped to cope with the struggle for existence. If you do not give children love, they 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
to see the negative does not eliminate its existence. When you struggle against your insecurity, denying its 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
When you struggle against your insecurity, denying its existence, it rises up behind the dam, like swelling 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
insecurity, you actually increase it. By denying its existence, you make it bigger and stronger than it 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
forbidden area has to be touched, because its existence has been totally ignored. Only when your work 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
may struggle against the doubt by denying its existence, but you do not remove it. This is 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
with a now real outer reason. But the existence of the outer reason does not eliminate their 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
themselves with speculations about the inconceivable and incomprehensible existence of the Creator of all beings. Have the 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
it is to find, acknowledge and accept the existence of the persisting negativity. The more the childish 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
lower self. The problem is much less the existence of the lower self than the nature of 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
self-respect. Very few people are reconciled to the existence of their own lower self. They may do 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
can it gradually be outgrown. In denying its existence, you overlook its manifestations; how it is indirectly 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
not by a general theoretical knowledge of its existence! Due to your shame and guilt about your 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
lower-self trends will disappear when you deny their existence and pretend opposite intentions and wishes. In your 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
begin by looking at your attitude toward its existence. Are you shocked about certain of its manifestations 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
restrain them from committing destructive acts, the mere existence of social laws would serve as well, or 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
resolve the struggle. The general knowledge of the existence of this inner condition can never alleviate it 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
it. It lives. A living organism comes into existence. We previously defined life from various points of 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
and an artificial separation of instinctual drives. Their existence prohibits the natural development. With growing maturity in 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
After the entire span of time of humanity's existence, it is only now about to leave adolescence 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY

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