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 Foundation..................48
when you build a house, but with the foundation. The idea is to shift the energy and 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
only then. For you must build on a foundation of truth. You cannot build on lies or 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
the motives first, but that is the necessary foundation. While doing this, you are at the same 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
the better in your life. It is the foundation. Keep this in mind and do it even 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
you have to prepare the ground, lay the foundation stone through this initial fight within yourself that 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
life, as you will see, too. Your spiritual foundation is a good one and this helps. But 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
is that this path of purification represents the foundation of your life. It is the ground you 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
desirable things. Consider rather this path as the foundation of your life; it is supposed to make 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
opinions, his attitudes, that may indicate his spiritual foundation. That will give you a clue where he 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
be active, but quietly, as befits the whole foundation of the person's life. To understand these words 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
on yourself with realistic self- recognition -- the foundation of self-development -- the more you despise yourself 31 SHAME
you are still imperfect, you are laying the foundation to a very healthy and normal inner attitude 31 SHAME
Lord. I said to you that the temple foundation was laid, some of the walls were erected 35 TURNING TO GOD
the soul. Love can only exist if the foundation for it is prepared through development and purification 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
is prepared to love and has built the foundation for it will eros be the bridge to 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
particularly against a certain form of authority, the foundation for change is laid. Without this recognition, nothing 47 THE WALL WITHIN
the Ten Sephirot (Emanations) which is indicated as Foundation. This is the turning point where involution ends 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
with your fears. In such cases, the good foundation you are gaining on the path is lacking 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
started building an unreal self on a false foundation and leave your real self out. In fact 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
and inner experience of reality. With such a foundation the inevitable outcome is real, secure self-confidence and 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
your bitter, unreasonable rebellion. And on such a foundation growth is really not possible. Therefore, you should 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
of imperfection. You will not have a sound foundation from which to proceed, unless you face the 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
to truth. Constructive patterns cannot have a solid foundation before you go through the original pain and 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
these unrecognized attitudes and beliefs, it is without foundation and not genuine. The ungenuine faith may, on 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
growing organism, because it stands on a healthy foundation, enabling many more individuals to cultivate their growth 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
continuance of this group on its present healthy foundation. The growth of a living organism cannot always 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
experiencing slight and hurt, you have a firm foundation from which to proceed. As long as you 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
irrational, illogical, unfounded fear. My fear has no foundation in reality. I will not give in to 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
able to question your precepts that lay the foundation for this. And this is the first step 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
You have constructed the old state on a foundation of errors, and this foundation must first crumble 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
state on a foundation of errors, and this foundation must first crumble before a foundation of truthful 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
and this foundation must first crumble before a foundation of truthful concepts can be erected. Structures built 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
happy and to unfold in life is the foundation of your power to create. The more concisely 175 CONSCIOUSNESS: FASCINATION WITH CREATION
this fact and build your values and your foundation outside yourself, you become more and more impoverished 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
pit of negativity, destruction, and evil at the foundation of the human condition? Or are these aspects 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
genuine and arises from a real and healthy foundation, you will find it is directed to that 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
the reasons just mentioned. However, when a certain foundation of inner self-purification and self-awareness exists, these techniques 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
your faith will stand on a firm, realistic foundation. To the degree you are aware of wanting 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
to ultimate fulfillment. Without this as the essential foundation, no joy, pleasure, or fulfillment can exist for 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
and faith cannot be built on the rotten foundation of distrust and lack of faith. If all 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
understanding, they have gained a profound substance and foundation. If they can say, Yes, I will do 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
a new world. May this lecture be a foundation stone for another new building, in a spiritual 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
kind of hurt that can never shake your foundation and the hurt that does shake your foundation 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
foundation and the hurt that does shake your foundation. If you operate with appearance values, your foundation 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
foundation. If you operate with appearance values, your foundation is shaken and even seems to crumble when 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
-- then you do not have the firm foundation necessary for a true leader. Leadership means constant 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
having chosen to build on such a weak foundation. The crumbling of the house may then be 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
before. Understanding the self is the groundwork, the foundation, for you cannot convey, explain and communicate something 257 ASPECTS OF THE NEW DIVINE INFLUX: COMMUNICATION, GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPOSURE
 
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tear down the old building and clear the foundations before you can build the beautiful new structure 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and try to base your life on false foundations. If you accept this knowledge, you not only 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
attitude or feeling -- can grow on firm foundations, without any falsity? To talk about artificial faith 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
operate according to the most meaningful and lawful foundations of life. One who has not approached the 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
 
 Founded.....................5
that there must be a rational and a founded fear. We are taught here, for example, that 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
yourself. Needless to say, this suspicion is well founded, only you do not accept the impossibility; you 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
cherished images and misconceptions. Now, these fears are founded on false ideas, and one must find out 126 CONTACT WITH THE LIFE FORCE
thoughts. If the underlying concepts and feelings are founded on error and are therefore negative, the self-perpetuating 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
a new reality by force that is not founded on truth. In essence this means abusing the 215 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS CONTINUED -- PROCESS IN THE NOW
 
 Fountain....................5
soul exists the whole universe, and therefore a fountain of life force. But the life force cannot 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
and something will open up in you. A fountain and wealth of wonderful strength, the love and 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
the same source within you that is the fountain of all life. It must be that way 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
you can use, explore, and activate the inexhaustible fountain of strength and inspiration within, the easier and 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
Experience the utter safety and joy, the limitless fountain of creative possibilities that this entails. Give to 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
 
 Fourfold....................4
in personal psychological conflicts. The results of this fourfold conflict is that you feel guilty for being 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the struggle is not twofold, but a compounded fourfold one. Imagine the many mathematical possibilities that arise 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
The spiral I have discussed here is a fourfold alternation that holds true on the overall scale 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
overall scale of human evolution. But within the fourfold alternation exists a smaller spiral movement in which 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
 
 Fraction....................15
And in the next minute, or half-minute, or fraction of a minute -- although we do not 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
your creative faculties. You only function to a fraction of your potential. The damage you have inflicted 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
inwardly and outwardly. Pleasure supreme lies in every fraction of life, provided you do not escape from 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
truth of the universe, which is that every fraction of life is infinite bliss. QUESTION: I ask 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
same with the now of each moment. Each fraction of time, of existence, possesses a power that 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
spiritual power surpasses all physical manifestations. The infinitesimal fraction of life can be utilized when you examine 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
every molecule, in every atom, in every tiny fraction of living matter. Every one of these infinitesimal 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
observation, you will eventually succeed, for perhaps a fraction of a minute, in not thinking. You will 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
an inner feeling that springs up in the fraction of a moment when you least expect it 178 THE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH DYNAMICS
every step of the way. There is no fraction of time in your life, my friends, where 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
manifesting in a distorted way -- for a fraction of a second in cosmic time. And you 235 THE ANATOMY OF CONTRACTION
that the reality of God exists in every fraction of second in time, in every fraction of 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
every fraction of second in time, in every fraction of measurement, in every fraction of experience, in 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
time, in every fraction of measurement, in every fraction of experience, in everything that is, whether it 237 LEADERSHIP -- THE ART OF TRANSCENDING FRUSTRATION
conscious entity, on each entity's decision, in every fraction of time, which way to go, which way 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS

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