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 Mediumistic.................5
regulate such contact. More and more people with mediumistic talents will be led to you. You will 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
things and are not open to them. The mediumistic powers are dormant in many people and, instead 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
world of God as instruments. For without the mediumistic connection, not enough truth could have been given 21 THE FALL
would call psychic to the maximum degree. His mediumistic qualities were so strongly developed not just in 22 SALVATION
kind of a trance occurs, be it a mediumistic one or any other kind, it happens through 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
 
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scientific circles, and has had much experience with mediums that you will have the opportunity on this 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
have the opportunity on this path to train mediums. You will teach them to establish contact with 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
add that the good already created by some mediums in convincing certain circles of the reality of 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
rooted in it. You should therefore test all mediums from this point of view. Most of them 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
her. I could not say this through many mediums, but in her case the openness is there 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
yourselves? What I say applies not only to mediums but to all of you. My warning that 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
and free of vanity. When you test several mediums -- and they should be tested in this 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
who are the right receptacles, but are not mediums? ANSWER: This is impossible to answer in a 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
that they very seldom, if ever, manifest through mediums, is a very good one, and although there 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
very good one, and although there are many mediums who claim that such and such has spoken 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
of materialization or transfiguration. There are, for instance, mediums whose actual faces take on an entirely different 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
I know, there are many spirits coming through mediums who are very liberal with this kind of 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
We now have the joy of having two mediums in training, one here and one abroad. This 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
on. It will enable purification simultaneously for the mediums and the manifesting spirits and also for the 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
suggest that the training sessions for our two mediums, including the discussions that follow, especially as they 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
in the body or without body through human mediums, have passed on great wisdom, yet their teachings 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
 
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is, of course, a lawful consequence of the medium's attitude. It is also possible that the person 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
Of course, at the very beginning of a medium's work, when there is still a need for 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
My warning that one should not accept the medium's messages unquestioningly can be easily misused by those 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
then. And those who avail themselves of the medium's help, time, and effort, should, as a matter 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
How is my own divine self or this medium's divine self related to such a master? ANSWER 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
But it is easier to accomplish that the medium's own spirit body leave for a time and 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
human being and that it is merely the medium's subconscious, or superconscious -- whatever name you choose 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
organs as well as her language. Through the medium's ears I hear while I manifest, and through 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 
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of instinctual and extra- sensory perceptions -- including mediumship -- will not become paralyzed but will develop 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
God's spirit world is usually referred to as mediumship. Not everybody has to become a trance medium 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
are blessed by God and His world. 8. MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD Greetings 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
entering this path. This is what you call mediumship. When a human being is blessed with this 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
these things and does cultivate his or her mediumship in certain respects -- I should say merely 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
only for this one purpose, in that case mediumship will evolve in the most wonderful fashion. Then 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
This is an example of the limitations of mediumship. She is open enough so that I can 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
people don't need to earn their living through mediumship because they have enough without it. If not 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
your human languages, not only in connection with mediumship. When a spirit has the task to guide 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
is a very definite and distinct type of mediumship necessary for that. There are many different types 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
for that. There are many different types of mediumship, even of trance-mediumship alone, not to speak of 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
all the others. There may be direct voice mediumship, when you hear the actual voice of the 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
know. But for all these different types of mediumship, a special training of the medium, as well 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
be fulfilled with each of these types of mediumship. The spirit world of God is a world 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
will first be determined for what type of mediumship this person's particular talent is best; what may 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
will be any changes in the type of mediumship, unless there is a real, good, and spiritual 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
interested can find out about the mechanics of mediumship, of what is necessary to communicate with divine 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
form of communication, namely what you now call mediumship in various forms. Communication with spheres of the 21 THE FALL
to you, be it through hypnosis or through mediumship, without the spirit world of God. And the 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
with so many other things. Take, for instance, mediumship: it can be the most precious jewel, and 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
Divine World. This may not necessarily be through mediumship, which is only direct for the medium, but 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
the only means for spiritual growth is through mediumship or spirit communication in some other form. In 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
-- than badly applied or arrested development in mediumship disproves the value of that. Communication with the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
knows the language, depends on the type of mediumship. There are many types of trance mediumship, a 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of mediumship. There are many types of trance mediumship, a fact that is for the most part 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ignored. A more direct and stronger kind of mediumship exists from the point of view of physical 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
spirits. It demands an entirely different kind of mediumship than ordinary trance mediumship. It is very difficult 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
entirely different kind of mediumship than ordinary trance mediumship. It is very difficult to explain all these 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
use the more direct and stronger type of mediumship, in the category of psychic phenomena wherein a 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for example, between physical psychic phenomena and trance mediumship, or automatic writing. There one can clearly define 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
 
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please tell us what Jesus meant by the meek shall inherit the earth? ANSWER: By meek are 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
the meek shall inherit the earth? ANSWER: By meek are meant all who have no hatred, no 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
and do my will. Although outwardly you appear meek and flexible, inwardly just the opposite is the 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
It, too, seems too pleasurable, too presumptuous, not meek enough. All these delights are abandoned in the 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
has newly risen. It is not a sentimental, meek force by any means. It has tremendous power 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
people assume that spiritual people are weak and meek, implying that they are without courage, for courage 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
Christ has been presented to them as a meek, passive, sexless figure who demands the same kind 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
 
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other hand, it should be clearly understood that meekness in the way Jesus meant it does not 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
nature of others to take advantage of your meekness. Finding the right course between these apparently contradictory 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
we are always talking about. This is the meekness Jesus mentioned. This humility alone will make you 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
and your human dignity. This interpretation has preached meekness and masochism that are not in keeping with 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
 
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by destiny are often much more capable of meeting their tests by accepting them for what they 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
now on the outer level, you can, by meeting the inner conditions which I am showing to 4 WORLD WEARINESS
that you may know how to go about meeting the doubts. Most of you know that there 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
will you win your life. So begin by meeting your lower self with courage, optimism, humility, and 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
sort. However, this latter kind of incarnation without meeting one's true counterpart does not mean that it 20 GOD: THE CREATION
of the law. But there are several plans, meeting all eventualities resulting from free will. Either one 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
then ask you some questions in the subsequent meeting? ANSWER: I would even suggest that it is 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the series, but ask me in our next meeting. This will be better, because it will enable 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Now. Each moment has its own requirements, and meeting them can only be done by living completely 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
important reason why a person shies away from meeting the self. It is childish to imagine that 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
person works privately with me or not; a meeting should be arranged with the friends of the 35 TURNING TO GOD
on. Essential at the start of such a meeting would be for all to join together in 35 TURNING TO GOD
miracle overnight. Understand that you learn also by meeting the pain, by accepting it as long as 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
make is in thinking that revelation and the meeting of souls is brought about by talking. Oh 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
few changes my develop out of this three-group meeting. You might discuss how best to eliminate frictions 53 SELF-LOVE
Everyone should have their say. In this common meeting every objection should be freely voiced and intelligently 53 SELF-LOVE
the joint discussion, you may find that one meeting was not sufficient. So you may want to 53 SELF-LOVE
friend. How often do you approach such a meeting with defiance, a negative attitude, doubt, and any 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
required to go through an extensive course of meeting the self, of healing the sick currents, of 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
the other parent who has come closer to meeting your demands. Important as it is to find 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
moving toward this goal. Still another aspect in meeting this problem is a different kind of educational 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
mean all that the essence of vibrant life, meeting it fully, implies. There is the conflict in 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
when one consciously or unconsciously avoids facing and meeting death and suffering, the escape will also be 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
by realizing what the everyday little death is, meeting it, and in so doing, learning to discriminate 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
that you can have what you want without meeting the necessary conditions to get it. If you 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
with the instinctual forces. Your misconception about the meeting of real needs produces repression and, subsequently, a 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
is not clear about this at our next meeting. My dearest friends, each one of you, and 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
deep probing. In their life work and in meeting their daily problems as best as they can 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
you choose, without interference from others and without meeting obstructions. Thus fantasy seems more desirable than life 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
they try to be flexible and resilient in meeting outer circumstances that do not entirely accord with 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
pseudo-safeties. Be in peace. Be in God! 100. MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS Greetings, my dearest 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
than what the other person is capable of meeting, your current makes that other person withdraw in 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
the freedom of reality. It may prohibit your meeting life afresh so as to truly widen your 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
a cramped closing up. This prevents you from meeting others freely and openly, without restrictions. Then you 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
rarity of the combination of all these prerequisites meeting together. Of course, there is more to it 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
spiral movement it pursues, coming around full circle, meeting the same problematic area all over again. The 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
inadequate, illusory means. The only realistic way of meeting your insecurity is by facing it, admitting it 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
direction, hoping against hope to find salvation without meeting yourself in the now. As I have said 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
destructively, or choose constructive ways which call for meeting yourself and determining your course. Your belief that 136 THE ILLUSORY FEAR OF THE SELF
only with the simple procedure outlined here -- meeting the whole of yourself without further hiding. To 136 THE ILLUSORY FEAR OF THE SELF
my dearest friends. I bring blessings for this meeting and for every step and effort you make 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
instead of in the usual superficial way of meeting life situations, unconscious destructive aims must fall away 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
it nevertheless has a great impact. Through totally meeting each issue as it comes up and paying 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
on activating the hidden powers; others concentrate on meeting themselves and their outer destructiveness so as to 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
and no less. The fear of uniting, of meeting, of reaching, of having intimate contact, exists as 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
crass opposition, although sometimes there is a fleeting meeting. At times A's positive direction meets B's negative 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
heavy toll is exacted by shying away from meeting the total situation in total integrity. In fact 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
of existence, will come as a result of meeting this moment in truth. QUESTION: The expression seeing 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
is doubtful and not necessarily desirable. This fearless meeting of it enables you to transcend the experience 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
from it on the outgoing pulsebeat and by meeting what appears at first as pain, the ingathering 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
go around? The latter is stark illusion, for meeting the difficulty cannot really be avoided. It must 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
any problems you may have, at our next meeting. Be blessed, all of you. May every one 154 PULSATION OF CONSCIOUSNESS
But the acceptance of this cooperation hinges on meeting what is feared. Thus in the vicious circle 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
the decisive step to overcome their resistances to meeting their inner fears are caught in this cycle 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
its own rhythm or turnover. The fright of meeting this person is due to the energy of 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
only superficial attention to it, you cannot help meeting their unconscious in a similar way. Needless to 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
cannot happen in any other way than by meeting destructiveness and pain. When you fully experience the 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
the longest time our path was concerned with meeting your actions, thoughts and attitudes with honesty. Now 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
it because you still have difficulties accepting and meeting your undesirable destructive traits. If you truly look 174 SELF-ESTEEM
it. You hope to come to bliss without meeting that aspect in you which makes reaching bliss 176 OVERCOMING NEGATIVITY
is ascribed to their lack of luck in meeting the proper partner with whom they could realize 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
overcoming the ever-present fear of and resistance to meeting the self have brought so many fruits. This 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
would like to give more tangible help in meeting the changing movements of growth and life. You 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
wish to increase your aliveness and the courageous meeting of your own feelings -- thus of universal 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
be some area in which you are not meeting yourself honestly. For if you do so wholly 188 AFFECTING AND BEING AFFECTED
for new, better, and more creative ways of meeting difficulties, for more realistic and constructive ways of 189 SELF-IDENTIFICATION DETERMINED THROUGH STAGES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
over again, but also makes you incapable of meeting new feeling experiences in a free and spiritually 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
own ideas, which often camouflage your fear of meeting yourself head-on. You may then seek out various 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
the guilt. The guilt increases the fear of meeting yourself in honesty, so that you convince yourself 196 COMMITMENT: CAUSE AND EFFECT
covering up or denying the negative will, but meeting it head on, a new power will be 201 DEMAGNETIZING NEGATIVE FORCE FIELDS -- PAIN OF GUILT
and blissful pleasure, where you are capable of meeting life without fear because you no longer fear 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
tonight. A particular blessing is given for the meeting to follow. It is yet another step in 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
can exist. You have special blessings for this meeting, and a great deal of guidance. Now, as 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
begin, which will then make you capable of meeting and recognizing the outer figures who can further 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
great truths in human language. Creation requires the meeting of two essential principles that you, in human 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
a destructive way -- the force of their meeting is tremendous. They come together in a highly 214 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS
younger friends, that this is a very meaningful meeting. And whenever you want it, you can have 219 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE -- MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN
challenged. Envisage that in the idea of forever meeting every new situation by being inspired anew there 224 CREATIVE EMPTINESS
to misuse the group in order to avoid meeting yourself. And you also find that part in 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
the matter that is the creation of the meeting between life and the void. The void must 226 APPROACH TO SELF -- SELF-FORGIVENESS WITHOUT CONDONING THE LOWER SELF
from the matter that you created through the meeting of life and non-life, that you then cease 226 APPROACH TO SELF -- SELF-FORGIVENESS WITHOUT CONDONING THE LOWER SELF
creation as matter is a creation of the meeting between life and the void -- the non-life 226 APPROACH TO SELF -- SELF-FORGIVENESS WITHOUT CONDONING THE LOWER SELF
ready to come out next. It is a meeting of two movements within the soul, simultaneously digesting 235 THE ANATOMY OF CONTRACTION
perhaps taste it and sense it in this meeting. You are all blessed, my loved ones. This 235 THE ANATOMY OF CONTRACTION
through your entire body. I will close this meeting with a prayer that the God in you 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
is a very deep, significant meaning to the meeting of these two light centers. The reality of 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
sensitivity, to attune to the meaning of this meeting, or linking. A mutual giving and exchanging and 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
with spirit. As I said before, the momentary meeting of divine substance and the void creates matter 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
in the wrong way by fearing it, but meeting it in trust, knowing that its energies are 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
of the subjects of discussion for our next meeting is sexuality in children. I wondered if you 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
fear, creating, in turn, further evil attitudes. Light meeting darkness initially distorts vision; then being is fraught 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA

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