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other beings to whom you now may be indifferent or whom you even dislike. This loving connection 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
do not care, that you become resigned and indifferent. But this is not in the least true 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
effect on the wills of those who are indifferent to spiritual values? ANSWER: The effect may not 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In addition one also has to be completely indifferent and aloof from all human emotions so as 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
warmth of flowing impact that cannot leave you indifferent and untouched? Is it not foremost a feeling 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
ambition -- and is lethargic, withdrawn, apathetic, and indifferent. This person comes into contact with someone whom 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
hurt, you defend yourself by becoming lazy and indifferent towards everything that is life-producing. Therefore sloth is 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
coming from a frustrated need, while sloth is indifferent withdrawal and does not reach out. Yet both 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
wish, on the conscious level, to be so indifferent. The desire to hurt others may exist merely 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
sentimental, still others may be overly tough and indifferent toward the existence of evil. Any such overreaction 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
defend yourself? Or, finally, is life neutral and indifferent? Which is true? Now, life is all of 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
detached that one cares about nothing and is indifferent to pleasure. The pleasure -- that is the 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
particle in an essentially hostile or, at best, indifferent universe that has nothing to do with you 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
that an individual could be unaffected by or indifferent to a deeply ingrained idea. And I do 172 THE LIFE ENERGY CENTERS
The moment you identify something, good, bad or indifferent, the identifying part is more you than whatever 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
connect with everything else, whether good, bad, or indifferent, positive or negative. Not only are various positive 218 THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS
 
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to do with the possibility that resentments and indignation would be leveled to a state of apathy 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
The other inquired about the validity of righteous indignation or justified resentment. I think you have answered 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
not even allow themselves to become aware of indignation that is quite justified and that should be 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
it is extremely difficult to distinguish between justified indignation due to actual provocation, and unjustified indignation due 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
justified indignation due to actual provocation, and unjustified indignation due to unreal or self-caused provocation. Only extensive 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
Does that have anything to do with righteous indignation? ANSWER: Yes, that is also healthy anger. But 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
false moral values. If you consider the moral indignation, the moral self- righteousness of men and women 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
 
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effectively by overcoming his or her own faults. Indirect influence is always effective and lasting. Example is 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
be so according to spiritual lawfulness. This is indirect influence, but eventually the result becomes evident to 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
the Spirit of Matter serves Lucifer in an indirect way. He can take prisoner many human beings 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
or if it does, it is only an indirect connection. If a person in an earlier incarnation 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
one of your faults is a direct or indirect hindrance to love. You can never learn love 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
direct road to loving, in addition to the indirect one just mentioned. Both should be taken simultaneously 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
at this present time. The connection may be indirect and hard to find. But you need to 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for the event. Even if the connection is indirect, it is still according to the law of 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
by pressure and voluntary action, except in an indirect way. Let us assume you find out that 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
lesser degree and less often. The progress is indirect. You cannot make progress by forcing yourself not 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
further creation to some extent, although in an indirect way they work toward that end by helping 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
direction -- approaching God in a direct or indirect way -- the guardian is free to meet 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
and affect others only indirectly, thereby bringing an indirect consequence. You unconsciously choose the latter alternative, recognizing 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
so, I must clearly see the direct or indirect hurts my attitude has inflicted upon others. Then 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
everything happening to you is a direct or indirect result of your attitudes, deeds, thoughts and emotions 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
at other times, when the connection is more indirect and subtle and not so easily noticeable. You 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
conflict, outer or inner. Sometimes the connection is indirect; at other times, very obvious. Your personal images 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
hidden and can only be approached in an indirect way. I cannot show you now how it 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
those you love best. When you find this indirect betrayal toward others because of direct betrayal toward 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
true, certainly. The new problems may have an indirect connection with old problems that were recognized and 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
and concentrate on this issue. This is an indirect manifestation or symptom of something else. It can 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a direct technique or process. It is an indirect outcome of inner growth, self-awareness, and self-facing. QUESTION 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
in a different and much more painful, but indirect way. The bitter hurt of isolation, of loneliness 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
yourself, or toward your mother. It is an indirect outcome of other aspects within yourself. QUESTION: I'm 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
befogged and hazy, experiencing the unfulfillment in an indirect way. The stringent awareness of unfulfillment may, in 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
spontaneous and come of themselves. They are an indirect byproduct of self-awareness and arise spontaneously, not determined 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
it is a question of subtle emotions or indirect results, such as when, for instance, you are 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
growth. In some instances the growing process is indirect and gradual, the person being unaware even of 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
acceptance of suffering? Of course not. In an indirect sense it may temporarily appear so, but the 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
forced to make a detour. The principle of indirect growth becomes obvious, once it is fully understood 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
mind, or reasoning. It happens instead by an indirect process of remote control, which eventually becomes direct 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
of the outer mind. It is this two-step, indirect approach to the power of the inner self 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
in hidden emotions that can lead only to indirect corresponding actions as well as vague thoughts and 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
example will clarify the difference between direct and indirect will on the physical level. Your direct will 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
self. The latter manifests in a spontaneous, unbidden, indirect way and is not controllable by the outer 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
utterly reliable inner being which functions in an indirect way. In this indirection life happens effortlessly, yet 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
cramped, overconcentrated state. Its manifestation is always an indirect result of effort. It occurs when it is 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
It occurs when it is least expected. By indirect I mean that you must, of course, make 152 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EGO AND THE UNIVERSAL POWER
fearing oneself. The fear makes itself known in indirect ways, which you continue to rationalize. As long 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
impair my integrity -- in a direct or indirect way? Where do I delude myself about myself 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
action, the latter means waiting for growth and indirect manifestation, which takes place in its own way 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
but their active, initiating powers and the spontaneous, indirect manifestations of growth are just as disconnected. If 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
you least expect it. It is nevertheless an indirect result of your searching, your will, your commitment 167 FROZEN LIFE CENTER BECOMES ALIVE
in the old state of numbness. Here, too, indirect processes are at work. Some fear, some defense 167 FROZEN LIFE CENTER BECOMES ALIVE
to interpret and heed your outer symbols, the indirect signs and manifestations of your unconscious processes. Do 167 FROZEN LIFE CENTER BECOMES ALIVE
even the apparently unsuccessful attempt will have an indirect value and benefit: It will loosen up some 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
and your undervaluation of yourself will be an indirect one. You can certainly sense shyness, uncertainty, insecurity 174 SELF-ESTEEM
subtle, emotional, and unarticulated fashion. The silent, covert, indirect blame is being launched without a spoken word 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
influx has swept the world with direct and indirect consequences that cannot yet be measured in human 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
your destructiveness manifests. You do not see how indirect manifestations affect you and how you still tend 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
indirectly that they seem harmless. What are these indirect manifestations of negativity? Let me name a few 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
to confront your negativity you must acknowledge its indirect manifestations and see this destructiveness as quite deliberate 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
specific detail. This alone will prevent a dangerous indirect manifestation of which the person's consciousness is not 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
pathwork meditation to look deeply and widely for indirect manifestations. How does unexpressed hate manifest in your 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
your energies. This is only one example; all indirect manifestations have to be explored. It is important 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
is therefore to be viewed as a very indirect symptom. It seems as though this as well 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
out and create confusion, along with the resulting indirect effects and chain reactions, needs to be explored 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
of universal life. This inevitably leads to an indirect and destructive acting out of negative feelings. Most 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
an immediate effect in your life. They have indirect effect, which at first seems so disconnected from 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
you are not, search inside and see the indirect discomfort. Suddenly you will recognize many little actions 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
is not lifeless. It merely pursues an inverted, indirect route. The disintegration of matter will bring it 226 APPROACH TO SELF -- SELF-FORGIVENESS WITHOUT CONDONING THE LOWER SELF
within. The power of these words is an indirect one because they create fog that separates the 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
no say in it, is the direct and indirect result of those words you speak -- sometimes 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
unconscious and needs to be perceived through its indirect manifestations. Only when you seek and gradually attain 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
others. This then grows into debilitating guilt and indirect self-punishment. You also need to feel the pain 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
more often. At first it will be an indirect, apparently involuntary occurrence that seems unrelated to you 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
being. Knowing through the mind is always an indirect knowledge. It is a relayed knowledge. The human 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS

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