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Thus when people choose to cut themselves off outwardly or inwardly from others -- and often this 4 WORLD WEARINESS
It is therefore better to commit a fault outwardly again and again, if it is recognized and 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
when and how your faults manifest, not only outwardly, but also in your feelings. By observing your 21 THE FALL
these trials will not cease. Your life will outwardly continue for a while as before, until you 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
and secretively. Many people are not doing it outwardly, but psychologically you are all doing it, particularly 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
may find faults that you do not have outwardly. Outwardly you have exactly the opposite reactions, and 39 IMAGE-FINDING
find faults that you do not have outwardly. Outwardly you have exactly the opposite reactions, and genuinely 39 IMAGE-FINDING
real independence. So do not seek this liberation outwardly. It is of no avail. If you have 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
you recognize your inner conflict unless it manifests outwardly? Only then can you become aware of the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
his true nature. Such a person may appear outwardly very calm and controlled, but inside is caught 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
yourself by finding your desires. Although consciously and outwardly your life may appear well directed, within you 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
us look at those who rebel and revolt outwardly against authority. They feel authority as an enemy 47 THE WALL WITHIN
whole chain reaction -- the one that manifests outwardly, while the previous links are hidden from sight 47 THE WALL WITHIN
most superficial level of development, good is done outwardly but one harbors selfish and evil thoughts quite 47 THE WALL WITHIN
obstructive forces. More primitive persons manifest these traits outwardly and direct them toward the outer world. As 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
egotism exist on the surface, the repercussions occur outwardly and directly. The destructive forces are directed openly 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
So you will often find people who act outwardly according to the universal truths, yet you feel 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
do you eliminate possibly wrong desires by conforming outwardly, by adopting the opposite opinion out of fear 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
be doting and permissive. Although this influence is outwardly weaker, it may have a much stronger inner 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
and real sense. Thus, the problem is twofold: outwardly and consciously you tensely desire something, while inwardly 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
search for the answer within yourself and not outwardly. Then your past experience will take on new 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
get to universal truth. You cannot get it outwardly by learning things, or by performing certain rites 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
harmful. When it comes, discard it -- not outwardly, but truly within yourself -- and you will 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
concept of approaching contact with the Spirit World outwardly, or in the form you have mentioned, expecting 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
intent is what matters, and not what one outwardly accepts and believes. Why and how a belief 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
will cannot penetrate the unhealthy layers. What you outwardly wish you inwardly question. Not only do you 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
the situation is such that the rejecter is outwardly the superior one, always the winner, while the 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
appearance does not correspond to the inner situation. Outwardly one parent may be much more domineering than 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
the situation may be just the opposite. Or, outwardly neither is domineering and strong, but inwardly such 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
no right for freedom and liberty, not even outwardly. A few people in power take it upon 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
yourselves, instead of always trying to find solutions outwardly. You will not find it there. The only 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
unfoldment. This may no longer apply to you outwardly, but you may still find aspects of it 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
reason cannot be determined merely by what is outwardly pleasant for the person. Yes, there are instances 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
contradictory emotions as they manifest inwardly, not necessarily outwardly. It is sufficient that they exist inwardly. In 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
beings, or yourself, it is all the same. Outwardly, there is simply a misunderstanding about certain terms 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
can be inwardly patient. The person who is outwardly completely inactive may be in an inner state 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
your finger on what was lacking. You were outwardly given everything you wanted and needed. How could 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
if for the time being things go well outwardly, your inner peace is lacking in this area 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
unless one person changes the procedure, not by outwardly submitting to unjustified demands out of weakness and 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
partner has a great capacity for giving affection outwardly, the inhibition manifests so subtly that you may 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
individual. You may ask why certain people are outwardly so successful, while they are really selfish and 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
on what being successful really means. A businessman, outwardly successful, powerful, and financially secure, may be full 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
token, the powerful church you mention is successful outwardly, but is not remotely so successful inwardly. The 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
The neglected truth teachings of gnostic religions may outwardly appear weak because there are few proponents of 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
must love me and do my will. Although outwardly you appear meek and flexible, inwardly just the 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
a state of inner frenzy? Those who are outwardly calm and well balanced are not necessarily free 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
for it by going in the opposite extreme outwardly. But since any ungenuine solution has a negative 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
symbolizes seeing, the capacity to see, not only outwardly, but also the inner view and vista. In 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
in circles. Inwardly, of course, you know, but outwardly, so far, you have not wanted to know 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
there are many stages of unconsciousness which may outwardly resemble death, but they are not really death 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
can you adopt a healthy attitude toward death. Outwardly, you may not be aware of this fear 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
unknown. Now, my friends, the many people who outwardly admit this ignorance do not necessarily mean it 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
adult later repeats this pattern -- not necessarily outwardly but with inner tantrums -- would that come 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
urge may manifest on any level of personality. Outwardly, for instance, you may be generous with material 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
act accordingly. A should is sometimes not even outwardly right and cannot be rationalized as being up 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
place. You will cease being -- inwardly or outwardly -- aggressive where it is unjustified; and you 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
reach a point where he or she will outwardly rebel. You can only go so far and 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
within your own soul, it must also exist outwardly in the world. World conditions are the sum 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the false value and desire has been gratified. Outwardly you may be quite content, but the inner 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
with others. Often such moralizing does not appear outwardly at all. In fact, outwardly the very opposite 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
does not appear outwardly at all. In fact, outwardly the very opposite may appear. But inward moralizing 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
many subtle forms, even in those who appear outwardly quite rebellious against all moralizing laws and rules 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
this aspect also exists in people who are outwardly very undramatic about themselves. In other words, this 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
and the disproportionate emotional reactions, although consciously and outwardly this need not be apparent. For instance, a 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
trust yourself. All the truth ever proclaimed and outwardly taught lives in you. If you do not 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
you still find yourself in a state which outwardly resembles the fight against change, this is due 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
women when he becomes an adult. This may outwardly be denied, but if the emotions are examined 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
arrogant aggressiveness and superiority. Whether you manifest it outwardly, or whether it smolders hidden, your aggressiveness has 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
to my defense-mechanism. ANSWER: In the first place, outwardly you may be content with the result, but 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
they make you behave inwardly, and therefore also outwardly. You will come to see the answer, be 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
offer no real solution. One alternative may seem outwardly right, but may feel wrong, or neither alternative 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
new and very decisive way of acting, whether outwardly or inwardly. It requires your determination to no 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
state. Activity and passivity are not necessarily manifested outwardly. But action is. QUESTION: But what does inaction 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
those which cannot be seen. You may act outwardly in the right way, but inwardly the motivations 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
state, it is a result of being overdefensive. Outwardly and consciously, emotions may be dulled to a 101 THE DEFENSE
to believe that you do not want it. Outwardly you pretend to yourself and to the world 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
to emotions if they are channeled. They may outwardly behave, but that does not mean they have 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
inwardly already in a new stage, while he outwardly still clings to old habit patterns; patterns he 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
by man. If man, generally, hides within, what outwardly he wants to disappear, it is a discrepancy 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
within yourself that you so strenuously object to outwardly. They may exist in a much more subtle 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
so you will be able to say no outwardly, because the inner no to loving and feeling 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
Or it might be that the action that outwardly appears more noble is inwardly less so than 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
ways and means to do so inwardly and outwardly. You will give up your little fears and 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
my friends have gone through similar experiences before. Outwardly and consciously nothing seemed to indicate that anything 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
the very opposite is true. Mature people stand, outwardly and inwardly, on their own two feet, and 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
about. In such a case, people may be outwardly convinced of growing, because they are going through 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
to childish dependency which may never be manifested outwardly but does nonetheless exist. In all these confusions 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
latent hostility. Conforming to the new rules may outwardly appear as love. Real love may certainly exist 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
Even if a relationship to a sibling is outwardly more problematic and negatively involved, it is secondary 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
freedom, which derives only from awareness and comprehension. Outwardly, the rebellion may manifest in the living out 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
parts of yourself, you cannot help but project outwardly onto others and into the outside life what 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
flight from the self. This then is symbolized outwardly by running away. QUESTION: In other words, she 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
so considerably. It is often hard to evaluate outwardly what constitutes real progress. Often, the greatest progress 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
Do not be too proud, even if they outwardly have not done this work for as long 136 THE ILLUSORY FEAR OF THE SELF
into too much activity. Even though it is outwardly constructive activity, it is destructive to happiness. I 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
You feel inwardly threatened and at a loss. Outwardly, even the apparently desirable aspects of your existence 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
no matter what exists or does not exist outwardly. Those who live this way live in reality 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
also manifest in a much more subtle form. Outwardly you may engage in contacts but inwardly you 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
positive, inclusive attitude. The person who, inwardly or outwardly, rebels against postponed gratification is angry, exclusive, negative 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
group. A blind, unquestioning, emotionally colored motivation, which outwardly seems courageously defiant, may be tainted with cowardice 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
meaning to all you do -- inwardly and outwardly. Pleasure supreme lies in every fraction of life 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
may be, no matter how covertly it manifests outwardly, you institute an entirely new way of inner 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
need and desire. These demands may not manifest outwardly at all. In fact, on the surface you 157 INFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPERIENCE HINDERED BY EMOTIONAL DEPENDENCY
pulls in the opposite direction from where you outwardly and consciously move. The will to find the 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
the self is, for the longest time, projected outwardly, so that the struggle seems to be between 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
accepts it? Even if it can be claimed, outwardly, that such an arrangement connotes righteous action, is 164 FURTHER ASPECTS OF POLARITY -- SELFISHNESS
love. These fears induce decay, which finally manifests outwardly. Hence, what first appears as destruction is, when 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
deep and secret level of your inner existence. Outwardly this may well be concealed by apparently quite 166 PERCEIVING, REACTING, EXPRESSING
open, the person is completely -- inwardly and outwardly -- in a relaxed state in which there 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
Let us examine what the words inwardly and outwardly mean. These words may easily be taken for 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
exist. For this discussion, the terms inwardly and outwardly are sufficient. There exists an inner and an 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
law applies to the unity or dissension between outwardly separate and different entities. They, too, are one 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
withdrawal can be very subtle and may be outwardly unnoticeable, manifesting only in a certain guardedness and 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
Most of you have gone through severe changes outwardly. You have lost a loved one, you may 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
and in pain than in situations which are outwardly incommensurate with the agitation of your inner feelings 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
up to you not to project your experiences outwardly, on others, which is always the most dangerous 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
else follows naturally and organically. The change may outwardly create disruption, but if the inner being is 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
of fear must be allowed to express itself outwardly. You must allow it to take over, in 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
You know that you may experience all things outwardly, but if the inner experience is inhibited, the 191 INNER AND OUTER EXPERIENCE
admit an irrational anger or hate. You may outwardly assert that these reactions are irrational, but a 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
where the needs can never be fulfilled, namely outwardly, from parents or parent substitutes, you will look 201 DEMAGNETIZING NEGATIVE FORCE FIELDS -- PAIN OF GUILT
in the changing of your life inwardly and outwardly, the changing of your personality -- the acting 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
that you can visualize both inwardly and recognize outwardly exemplary figures. Later you will become such exemplary 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
what it is like, inwardly as well as outwardly, to come to the point where the personality 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
matters. True inner growth must eventually also manifest outwardly, though not necessarily with the speed designated by 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
certain other manifestations begin to appear, inwardly and outwardly. You will find an immense security. This is 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
always creates resistance, even though temporarily some people outwardly submit to the force out of their own 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
it almost always applies to some. You may outwardly tend more toward one of these attitudes, but 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
own awareness. Let us say that you are outwardly forceful, aggressive, and temperamentally suited to get away 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
in certain areas only. Or, you may be outwardly a personality type who wants above all to 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
opposite does not exist in you. Whoever is outwardly dominant will find it difficult to deal with 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
to deal with the inner hopelessness.. Whoever is outwardly negative, dependent, weak, and submissive will find it 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
this potent energy, the consciousness contained within the outwardly dead material. What does such consciousness say when 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
would never have believed possible. Life, inwardly and outwardly, is an entirely new, joyful, rich experience, beyond 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
on the level of the source. Life radiates outwardly. It sends out its irradiations, its streamings, its 226 APPROACH TO SELF -- SELF-FORGIVENESS WITHOUT CONDONING THE LOWER SELF
seems most pleasurable at the moment -- the outwardly imposed discipline is essential for the child as 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
you do not have joy and abundance -- outwardly and inwardly -- you must be speaking a 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
begin to stream into your being -- both outwardly and inwardly -- you shrink back. This is 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
a state of movement may not always move outwardly. But even at periods of outer rest and 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
over the earth, looking for a new place outwardly. Now, my dearest friends, let us relax. Let 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
comes up, that presents a problem inwardly or outwardly, in your feeling reactions or in the outer 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
Matter comes into existence by spiritual forms pulsating outwardly. When the contraction occurs, life withdraws and matter 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
of the child/adult. This fear touches those who outwardly rebel against their parents and disagree with them 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
toward promiscuous or pornographic sex that could be outwardly identified. It is true that these acts indicate 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
people who do a lot of good work outwardly lose their way just as easily as those 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
an increasingly spontaneous and automatic ability to be outwardly what you were previously only secretly and inwardly 257 ASPECTS OF THE NEW DIVINE INFLUX: COMMUNICATION, GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPOSURE

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