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it -- break the cycle of the living flow of energy which is the basis of everything 1 THE SEA OF LIFE
hold on to yourself instead of letting yourself flow and surrender in a healthy way. Those who 4 WORLD WEARINESS
more peacefully and harmoniously the soul currents will flow. People may even find their way back to 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
on this path. May the blessing of God flow through you, shine through you, and enable you 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
it is capable of surrendering to the divine flow, dissolve itself, and melt into it. And it 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
he wants it nevertheless. The willpower continues to flow in the wrong direction without conscious awareness. This 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
you conduct the daily review. Then ideas will flow into you and will eventually furnish you with 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
These thoughts add to the cosmic reservoir and flow in the universe, so that the forces of 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
motivation in consciousness and the inner willpower can flow freely. Once your motives are clean, you will 18 FREE WILL
unconscious or subconscious pangs which hamper the free flow of your willpower. The higher your development, the 18 FREE WILL
wrong motives. You can train your willpower to flow out of your solar plexus and not out 18 FREE WILL
substance so that the compact personality becomes a flow, a principle, or a divine stream. This does 20 GOD: THE CREATION
once having reached that state of perfection, will flow together and become one. It is the same 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
open encouragement or a certain strength that will flow into them in their next incarnations. In the 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
channels where the active principle should work and flow freely, there will not be congestion, but rather 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
will start functioning properly as by itself and flow into the right channels; and so will the 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
then divine strength and help cannot fail to flow into you. But you have to do it 36 PRAYER
and attitudes that are unconnected with an image flow harmoniously with the divine currents, adapting themselves spontaneously 38 IMAGES
why I am cut off from the divine flow. You are only half right, and that is 39 IMAGE-FINDING
and the inner problems to be solved, the flow is cut off. You are surrounded again by 39 IMAGE-FINDING
is flexible and flowing. All divine forces that flow through the whole universe and also penetrate the 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
universe and also penetrate the human soul constantly flow in multicolored splendor, in harmony with the qualities 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
cannot penetrate, cannot enliven it. They have to flow around it and that creates a disharmony. You 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
you with a very lasting effect. Let them flow into you, my dear ones. If you are 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
the wild emotions that, without necessarily being impure, flow without purpose or direction. Only then can they 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
taken up by the erotic force and both flow in one current. The more the three forces 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
others. Some are broken by countercurrents, whereas others flow rigidly in one direction, consisting of several layers 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
happens, you twist the life force that could flow through you. You prevent the life force from 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
the more you allow the life force to flow through you. The more you do that, the 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
has to be done. That of the living flow which you at one time or another have 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
be true that your sexual energy does not flow in the right channel because it does not 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
you invested it in, yet eventually it must flow back to you, this time in a benign 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
a benign circle. What you give out will flow back, provided you do not give in weakness 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
that you have deviated from truth. Thus will flow through you the life force that was turned 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
May divine light and strength, truth and love flow through you and lighten your burdens. Be in 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
go of the fluids, expanding them, letting them flow out, so to speak, the state of being 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
quietly. It knows. The outer will does not flow. It pushes and pulls in all directions. Seen 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
the inner will maintains a slow and even flow, always rounded. This will again show you the 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
wrong conclusions, your inner will cannot function, cannot flow out of you. Each time the desire for 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
weaker effect and therefore the creative forces will flow much freer. In such people, the natural attitude 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
like an old outworn cloak. Creative forces will flow out of you of which you are still 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
of life, of health, and of strength will flow through you. When your ultimate outlook on life 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
new state, your own creative forces will naturally flow out of you, allowing the cosmic forces to 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
of you, allowing the cosmic forces to constantly flow into you, renewing and regenerating your entire being 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
why I am cut off from the divine flow. You are right, but it is a half-truth 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
the inner problems to be solved -- the flow is cut off. You are surrounded again by 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
not believe possible now. Your inner strength will flow out the moment the subterfuges, the superimposed, compulsive 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of clay. This will absorb the spring's fresh flow and give a reddish color to what is 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
soul a center out of which the soul-forces flow, or to which another person responds. This center 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
your center of being, the soul forces will flow harmoniously and will have a favorable effect, even 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
toward death, the more the life force can flow through you, and therefore the more healthy and 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
grow in this direction the life force will flow through you and give you a foretaste of 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
quite apparent. Since the freed-up life force must flow through the body, it makes the whole person 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
laziness or apathy. You will enter the full flow of life, approaching each day and each activity 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
awareness, you will see that the first negative flow has to dissipate itself through understanding your emotions' 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
allowed to function naturally. Tampering with the free flow of feelings can happen in many subtle ways 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
deceive yourself that you are not directing the flow of your emotions at all. We will look 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
their intensity. Both procedures tamper with the natural flow; the emotional life is not trusted to function 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
afford yourself the luxury of letting the emotions flow, observing them, learning from them and recognizing the 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
is to enable you to enter the great flow of the eternal current. The ultimate reason for 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
is possible only if you are flexible and flow with life's stream. Due to the unconscious conviction 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
through which the life and love force can flow and lubricate your soul, so to speak. Without 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
a meaningful adventure. Water represents the emotions: the flow, the state of being, a healthy passivity. Both 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
that these sins are liquid. They sort of flow into each other. Sometimes they seem like opposites 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
These four aspects prohibit a healthy, relaxed steady flow of your will and your wish capacity. Much 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
have to channel anything. Your emotions would automatically flow in a constructive way. The moment you have 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
that changes? Also, what about seeking variety and flow? Is it a manifestation of healthy relating if 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
benign and that your depressions are unreal. The flow of living is continuous and only in your 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
you can proceed. If you truly experience the flow of feelings as they come up, you will 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
it does, be aware of it, let it flow, and see what a wonderful effect it has 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
always the same. The cosmic inner forces cannot flow organically because people do not dare to love 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
violating the great cosmic inner forces, breaking the flow, as it were. This very deep-rooted guilt prevents 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
for not loving, for disturbing the outgoing cosmic flow. The work we are doing together must finally 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
This prevents you from being in the constant flow of life, from being in truth and reality 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
being in truth and reality. In order to flow with life, your soul-stuff has to have the 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
the transition into freedom will be an organic flow with a minimum of conflict. Or you can 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
movement of time which is a steady, harmonious flow. If you can feel into its rhythm, you 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
Once in this state, you follow the natural flow. The wave of time will bring you naturally 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
same coin. The only way to experience the flow of time that knows no interruption, that brings 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
Therefore you will be in harmony with the flow of time. Thus, gradually, through the discoveries about 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
what is in you and constantly block the flow of your emotions. This is unhealthy struggle. If 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
outside, and expects help to readjust the disharmonious flow of the self and life, one prevents the 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
the self and life, one prevents the free flow that brings awareness. The outer focus separates one 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
to obstructing the stream of feelings that should flow freely. Use the analogy of the stream, though 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
to dam up a river. The water will flow to the dam and will then be stopped 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
the barricade before it removes itself, allow the flow to bring out what is inherent in it 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
self-knowledge. To summarize: The prohibition against allowing the flow of all feelings into your conscious mind is 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
direction, which puts you in disharmony with life's flow. Only if you understand this can you enter 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
you understand this can you enter the stream, flow with the tide of time, space, and movement 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
manipulate it according to circumstances. Thus it cannot flow naturally and spontaneously. A similar struggle exists with 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
fear, and misconception tend to prohibit the natural flow of an infant's participation in the life force 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
of general human affection from the erotic sexual flow. In reality they cannot be so completely separated 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
must come into existence and consequently this universal flow must stop, and thereby evolution is halted. One 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
distrust and absence of barriers sets a healthy flow in motion which causes the entity to come 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
the unreasonableness of your demands, will open the flow of true relating. So, my friends, let us 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
cover up this little voice. Relatedness, the true flow of union, is determined directly by the following 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
understanding of one-time misconceptions, thereby overlooking the steady flow of the no-current, and how it works. Instead 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
function as a natural and easy and calm flow within you. You can issue the I want 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
yourself, with your innermost divine self, in the flow and harmony of the yes-current, you have nothing 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
helpless and lost. The vibrant life force will flow through you -- not in rare moments, but 126 CONTACT WITH THE LIFE FORCE
with all the universal forces which would inevitably flow through the entire being in a most constructive 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
the truth and the universal forces can automatically flow through this consciousness. As to your doubt, it 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
go and give yourself up to the universal flow that will bring you to a state where 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
than ever before. Out of your solar plexus flow new wisdom, strength, serenity, and dynamic vitality. A 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
others, an ease in letting your soul- movements flow forward in the beautiful rhythm of the cosmos 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
existing misconceptions and confusions, as always, stop the flow of love. Just because love is such an 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
aspirations for the realization of love in pure flow? Would they usually be expressed by a creative 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
The tremendous power of the life force would flow into all directions. Since this being would be 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
Letting go of the self into the harmonious flow unifies, while strenuously and fearfully holding the self 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
disintegrates the psyche. The more the universal forces flow into the many directions and possibilities, the more 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
aspects in the self. To follow the natural flow brings the soul into the great unity. QUESTION 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
soul. But the second reaction restricts this emotional flow. Something clicks inside and seems to say no 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
movement begins to harmonize with the great cosmic flow. Mobility in relaxation comes more and more into 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
this lecture. The spark, the interest, the dynamic flow exists only when there is an unsure or 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
within, just as all other satisfactions and pleasures flow from giving oneself to life without restriction. The 136 THE ILLUSORY FEAR OF THE SELF
Whatever I already am, I want to let flow into life. And whatever more in me can 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
being aware of them leads to a natural flow of union that allows others to partake of 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
the letting go is entrusting yourself to the flow of life, it must finally come to the 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
it, you produce a disharmony between your life flow and the cosmic flow, of which you are 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
disharmony between your life flow and the cosmic flow, of which you are part. It is like 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
a river that is disturbed in its quiet flow by obstructions and strong counter- currents. The disturbance 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
counter- currents. The disturbance created in the universal flow can be eliminated only by finding this flow 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
flow can be eliminated only by finding this flow. It is necessary to entrust yourself to it 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
an act of entrusting yourself to the universal flow. To some of you on this path it 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
give up your little, outer ego-self. Let it flow and integrate with your inner greater being which 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
and pain is totally understood. The natural cosmic flow, existing within the psyche of every living being 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
discouraged, fall into despair and stem against the flow that could carry you into a new state 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
fearless unitive state. You keep stemming against the flow of the universal stream that wants to carry 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
is necessary to permit the life stream to flow freely. We shall return to the subject of 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
as any natural phenomenon. When you hinder this flow it is only because you fear it. There 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
hidden area where they discourage the full natural flow of feelings, where they deliberately numb them. It 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
and misinterpretation of pain arise, is the natural flow diverted or stopped altogether. As life is essentially 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
unaware of how one holds back the spontaneous flow of natural feelings, and the illusion that does 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
expression of life. The same life force can flow in a constructive, positive, affirming way, or it 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
baby, a plant, a cell. When this natural flow is interfered with, the energy current seeking expression 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
prohibited from flowing to its destiny; the natural flow is stopped by conditions. These may be either 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
in the outer environment that prohibit the natural flow of the life force, the extent of the 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
will create only a temporary disturbance in the flow of the life force. People's persistent problems in 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
must find the way to reconvert this energy flow into its original state. Each life manifestation you 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
but also guilt; it paralyzes the relaxed powerful flow of reaching toward the good that can be 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
to this pull; the personality bucks the natural flow. To the degree that, consciously or unconsciously, you 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
and problems. If you cannot allow yourself to flow freely with the cosmic stream in the deepest 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
the necessary climate established to let the cosmic flow stream forth. In other words, everyone has to 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
would not be an issue if the cosmic flow were understood and accepted and one's own innermost 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
conditions prevail that are compatible with it, its flow will stream without obstruction. When conditions are incompatible 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
how the unblocking occurs, it will begin to flow again, often differently from what you might expect 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
well as muscular tightness. All this prohibits the flow of the force. The universal power must enter 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
intense in its tightly held views, the fresh flow of the life force is prohibited. If there 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
true at all. The lighter and easier the flow of the personality is -- it may first 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
seriously is unable to partake of the cosmic flow. This is why the self-realized state, conveyed in 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
manifest in both its major aspects. It can flow and stream through your entire being, revitalizing all 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
The personality feels guilty for hindering the natural flow of feelings, for having numbed them. The vibrancy 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
sense that it can only be used, or flow, in the direction which the mind, with its 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
you ignore the self-regulating nature of the cosmic flow that any constructive feeling is. To let yourself 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
letting go of ego control and trusting the flow of involuntary processes, of spontaneous feelings. The difficult 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES

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