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will have to accomplish some work on this path. For quite a time you will find that 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
in God! 27. ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH Greetings in the Name of the Lord. I 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
things that happens when you start on this path is that a change must take place in 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
your otherwise sincere desire to go on the path of self- development, self-recognition or purification, or whatever 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
who are sincerely desirous to walk on this path, who are open in many respects, who are 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
yourself at a certain crucial point on this path in a vicious circle: you wait for a 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
to those friends who are truly beginning this path now, but also even more strongly to those 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
strongly to those who have been on this path for quite some time and who have been 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
connections. Now, my friends, to be on this path in itself is no guarantee of escape. You 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
true certainly of religion and even of this path! For instance, if you take the words that 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
way that suits your own self-deception, then the path is used as an escape. If you are 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
not believe that simply by being on this path, simply by following some of my advice, simply 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
go about it in this way. Then this path will not be another form of escape. It 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
the self to be dealt with on this path of purification: the conscious mind, the unconscious, and 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
distinction very clearly. When you begin on this path, as I have explained to you many times 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
to get right into the middle of this path. Without God's help, it would be extremely difficult 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
the essence of and the key to this path and without which you cannot reach divinity within 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
makeup of the person. Any person on the path has a great need to find out in 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
You may have right desires: going on a path of purification, for example, or learning to love 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
know what it means to be on this path. You will know that only this manner of 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
the first place, when you are on this path, you begin to make an inventory about your 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
you bear fruit and help you on your path and strengthen you. Be in peace, be in 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
process of uncovering the ground perfection is the path of purification. This may give some of you 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
basic light. It is the purpose of the path of purification not only to sense what your 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
third entirely missing. Sincerely endeavoring to walk this path of purification and understanding the role of self-will 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
pride, and fear is certainly essential on this path. Do not believe that there is a human 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
answer you. Though some people may enter the path with such a slightly impure motive, it is 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
than to stay away. By continuing on this path, the realization must come sooner or later that 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
must be yours when you walk on this path of self-purification. Once you have attained a certain 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
and enlightenment and everything needed to follow this path, not merely for your own sake but so 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
one's lower self; no one would take the path of purification if this shame did not exist 31 SHAME
Again you have to strive for the middle path. Accepting does not mean wanting to stay in 31 SHAME
fulfilled the basic requirement to be on this path, my friends. Before that, you are not on 31 SHAME
shame in you, you cannot advance on this path; you have to exchange it for the right 31 SHAME
His grace; then you are truly on the path. Then you rid yourself of pride and falsity 31 SHAME
really and truly desire to develop along this path you will find guidance at a certain point 31 SHAME
the person who is willing to take this path of purification -- manage to guide and inspire 31 SHAME
you think that you can advance on this path without summoning the courage to follow the call 31 SHAME
you have made the decision to take this path, you will already feel a foretaste of the 31 SHAME
particular way, with the spiritual work on your path. I will also show you how every single 31 SHAME
my friends! For the person who follows the path of development and purification, whatever happens must be 32 DECISION-MAKING
carry some good for one who follows this path and thus proves his or her love for 32 DECISION-MAKING
hand, a person who is not following this path, in other words a person who does not 32 DECISION-MAKING
good in future incarnations at the moment this path has been started. Up to that time in 32 DECISION-MAKING
the lectures and study with me on this path of self-purification, it may be an excellent exercise 32 DECISION-MAKING
Remember, my friends, once you are on this path, even your wrong actions and faulty judgments become 32 DECISION-MAKING
and conflicts. For you who are on this path, it might be very beneficial to start to 32 DECISION-MAKING
you strong material to work with on your path. Wherever conflicts exist, in one way or another 32 DECISION-MAKING
well as the one most difficult right middle path concerning every individual human trend. Therefore, perhaps you 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
wrong. How it is done, whether the middle path between the two wrong extremes is found determines 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
wants to obscure the way and obstruct your path, one day, I can promise you, this complete 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
This is exactly why people on a spiritual path often display at certain periods trends that have 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
one of the most important practices on this path is the daily struggle to make or to 35 TURNING TO GOD
of the inner and outer conflicts on the path in the right way. It will strengthen all 35 TURNING TO GOD
itself to your brothers and sisters on this path with generosity and courage. Those who listen, advise 35 TURNING TO GOD
who are seriously endeavoring to advance on this path of purification and who honestly desire to help 35 TURNING TO GOD
you must go, as we say, on the path. The path does not mean that you walk 36 PRAYER
go, as we say, on the path. The path does not mean that you walk down a 36 PRAYER
first decide to walk it, there is no path yet, you have to make it. You are 36 PRAYER
did before you decided to go on this path. And there are rivers to cross, wild waters 36 PRAYER
fact. They exist in subtle matter. On the path, you find your way through all the difficulties 36 PRAYER
all the difficulties that exist within yourself. The path is not easy. It is a long mountain 36 PRAYER
a long while at the beginning of the path, it seems as though you are going around 36 PRAYER
spiral. This is an inevitable experience on the path. All your faults, errors, ignorances, and their complexities 36 PRAYER
going through this most important part on the path you cannot become free and reach the light 36 PRAYER
the extent you have been active on the path. You may know some of your faults, but 36 PRAYER
in spirit, can see them clearly. On the path, the forms vary with each individual, for no 36 PRAYER
essential requisites to develop and advance on the path. Without prayer -- and putting your intentions into 36 PRAYER
able to concentrate when you are on the path. Many systems exist in your world that advise 36 PRAYER
by concentrating on some non-essentials. Anyone on the path must learn to focus attention on what is 36 PRAYER
of purification. How can you be on the path if you cannot give yourself a necessary and 36 PRAYER
regular discipline? How can you be on the path if you are unable to concentrate on the 36 PRAYER
view, if you want to advance on your path. In prayer you will automatically tend to view 36 PRAYER
any person who wants to be on the path will often find the strength and the desire 36 PRAYER
a fact that whatever you neglect on your path, whatever way you deviate from your life plan 36 PRAYER
same point, particularly when you are on the path. Your phases change as you move around your 36 PRAYER
remain alive, ever changing according to your changing path. Gradually, you will be able to concentrate better 36 PRAYER
who work in such a way on the path gradually dissolve the separating wall around the soul 36 PRAYER
I am describing here. Simply continue on your path, step by step, and every day you will 36 PRAYER
my friends. How can you be on this path, my friends, if you are not willing to 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
You cannot stand with one foot on this path and the other in your old way of 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
of you have made serious efforts on your path of development, and the spirit world has decided 38 IMAGES
comes a point when your struggle on the path becomes a bit discouraging. You have begun to 38 IMAGES
you need most at various stages of your path. The path changes constantly. And you surely cannot 38 IMAGES
most at various stages of your path. The path changes constantly. And you surely cannot pray with 38 IMAGES
who still feel reluctant about embarking on this path and who merely listen to these words. Perhaps 39 IMAGE-FINDING
their desires. But you who are on this path can evaluate these currents, viewing them from a 39 IMAGE-FINDING
of the first things you learn on this path is to ask yourself about your motives for 39 IMAGE-FINDING
the spiritual work at this stage on the path of purification. What does purification mean in its 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
because -- the image is unconscious. On this path we are concerned with seeking out the wrong 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
a major part of the work on this path, my friends. I cannot stress this enough. When 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
deny your power to avoid it on this path of purification. Quite the contrary. But pain cannot 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
course, a natural intelligence is necessary for this path but that is something completely different. Erudition is 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
case. That is the whole point on this path. You know that when you die, not only 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
If the parents would be on such a path, they would have to know what their own 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
process. Furthermore, parents who are on such a path develop a sensitivity with which they can observe 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
mental, and emotional development and on your own path of purification. The more the unconscious has been 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
manifest, the greater the necessity for a stringent path of self-development! I cannot stress this enough. So 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
Thy world, I have to go on this path and I am not shirking its hardships, then 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
to my dear and beloved friends on this path. I would like to ask you to help 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
you will find forever new stamina for this path of self-finding that is a joy to all 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
able to plant truth within yourself. Only a path of stringent self-search will make such discoveries and 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
of my development. If they are on the path, all the better. Then compare how you and 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
those who follow these teachings. Continue on this path, my dear ones. So much has been accomplished 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
and that a few more have entered this path of liberation. Each soul who makes such a 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
that your final decision to walk on this path of self-development, as well as each victory on 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
self-development, as well as each victory on this path, creates a special blessing for you. Whether or 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
have prayed for help and strength on this path, but most of you do not recognize when 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
are wrong -- for only the harmonious middle path leads to the complete solution. Although there are 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
be a reason for that. People on this path who observe this phenomenon in themselves should ask 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
in showing you how to proceed on your path to find yourself. But it is not the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
so many of you resist going on this path. Something in you says, The more I know 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
will be with you. So, proceed on this path. Consider that each step forward may, at times 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
dead end. For you who are on this path, and follow the various steps of these teachings 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
who are fortunate enough to be on this path can learn much wherever you stand, be it 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
than it does in the work on this path, it will help you toward a purification of 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
and purification. Therefore, the person who follows this path will not have lived in vain. This path 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
path will not have lived in vain. This path is certainly the fastest way to self-knowledge and 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
your will to decide fully to follow this path. But your emotions can change only after you 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
will soon discover this truth in following the path. By making your emotions conscious, you turn them 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
It is natural when you work on this path that many of your hidden emotions come to 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
to avoid. When you have decided for this path, you are obligated to think a little of 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
the stage where they can take such a path of self-development or fulfill a spiritual mission. They 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
very fast and desires to take such a path, and ultimately fulfills a mission, is given a 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
to examine it. All of you on this path should do so mainly with conflicting feelings that 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
someone of a different creed goes on the path, more specifically the path of Christ versus the 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
creed goes on the path, more specifically the path of Christ versus the Judaic one? In a 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
I want to say to them that this path will bring many solutions for every one of 47 THE WALL WITHIN
her own compulsive and unconscious trends? The particular path on which I lead you, my dear friends 47 THE WALL WITHIN
eternal abode in this your life, on the path you are so courageously taking. In that house 47 THE WALL WITHIN
desires, motives, and feelings. From there on, the path becomes easier. Recognize where your desire for goodness 47 THE WALL WITHIN
there are two forms of behavior. On this path one tries in a spirit of true understanding 47 THE WALL WITHIN
in your soul. As one progresses on the path of self-knowledge and perfection, one slowly begins to 47 THE WALL WITHIN
friends, all of you who work on this path so successfully, visualize this wall within yourselves. You 47 THE WALL WITHIN
Let us assume you have started on this path with good faith and goodwill and you have 47 THE WALL WITHIN
and rationalizations for not going on such a path, in spite of your search for it. Thus 47 THE WALL WITHIN
this point you are well launched on the path itself, while previously you were only struggling to 47 THE WALL WITHIN
doubts, misgivings, excuses, and pretexts about entering this path, you now work and discover, but still with 47 THE WALL WITHIN
milestone indicating that you will not leave this path again. But this does not mean that other 47 THE WALL WITHIN
be won. Although you may never leave this path, you may get stuck at a certain point 47 THE WALL WITHIN
Examine your love and find the right middle path. One extreme is the inability to give up 47 THE WALL WITHIN
more fulfillment than one who goes on the path only half-heartedly and stops midway. The latter may 47 THE WALL WITHIN
of love, strength and courage. Go on this path, my dear ones. And those of you who 47 THE WALL WITHIN
you. What I am showing you on this path of self-finding is a gradual, slow way -- 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
You all know, my dear friends, that the path on which I lead you shows you the 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE

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