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that your two natures are fighting. Whenever doubt reappears, it is your lower self speaking. When the 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
willpower. You may transform it so that it reappears in the form of a compromise, but the 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
you cannot apply these exercises, what was repressed reappears on the surface. So it is only a 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
are impatient to get rid of, it always reappears in one form or another, sooner or later 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
to lose force and impact. Whenever it still reappears and you do not become impatient, but try 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
or fourth manifestation of this specific unification spontaneously reappears. Very gradually you incorporate the new skill into 178 THE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH DYNAMICS
apparently insignificant attitude existing in the human personality reappears symbolically in one's sexual expression. The way sexuality 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
 
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mixes constantly. Purification means to separate, understand, and rearrange in conscious understanding all these various trends, thus 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
you become aware of it, see it, and rearrange your former unconscious wishes, regrets, thoughts and concepts 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
the problem also from the outside and actually rearrange your life in a new way. You may 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
are mist and must immediately dissolve once you rearrange your field of vision and thus begin to 250 INNER AWARENESS OF GRACE -- EXPOSING THE DEFICIT
 
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I live here on earth for a certain reason. Maybe I lack the willpower to fulfill the 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
true home. But that is never the main reason for the indefinable longing. Its background is more 4 WORLD WEARINESS
child. An immature person does not have enough reason to recognize that each action or non- action 4 WORLD WEARINESS
understand why, but this is very often the reason, my dear friends. It is my task to 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
a sign of great progress; you have every reason to rejoice. Sing Glory Hallelujah, for the first 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
are not fulfilling the requirements for some other reason. But to those who truly knock, the door 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
will. Let us therefore examine what the real reason for this is. When you reflect upon this 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
in a heightened form. Both are true. The reason that the concept of Nirvana has spread in 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
-- even if you cannot always understand the reason. This is how all of you should try 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
only objective of God's spirit world, the only reason for the connection. QUESTION: Various religious philosophies differentiate 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
a conviction you have clung to for one reason or another? If your conviction is right, don't 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
I always have trouble? What is the true reason for it? What did I do wrong? In 9 PRAYER AND MEDITATION -- THE LORD'S PRAYER
results with the basic questions of Creation. The reason why such a painful incarnation must occur is 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
a hundred percent infallibility? ANSWER: Absolutely. INTERJECTION: The reason for each catastrophe is that again the law 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
that continue in the beyond, but for one reason or another they do not belong in the 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
at all! This must be truly the only reason, with no sense of sensationalism or curiosity mixed 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
with your fellow-creatures and do not know the reason. If such a situation occurs, you may be 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
higher self is barred. And that is the reason God has sent His helpers, for they have 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
inspire people who have a similar talent. The reason that they very seldom, if ever, manifest through 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
try very hard to practice positive thinking. One reason they try so hard is that, unbeknownst to 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
an answer. There is also a very good reason for this, in fact a number of reasons 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
wake up the person and find out the reason. This is only one possibility; there may be 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
are about three reasons for that, and each reason is a good one. The first reason is 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
each reason is a good one. The first reason is that Eastern philosophy rightly puts spiritual progress 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
that occurred in the distant past, because the reason of existence on earth, the reason for evil 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
because the reason of existence on earth, the reason for evil, and answers to other questions are 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
important thing is how we develop. The second reason is a little bit more complicated to convey 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
and enlightenment in the Eastern sense. The third reason refers to the fall of the angels as 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
differently and not in His active aspect. One reason plays into the other, one supports the other 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
make a whole. QUESTION: Is that perhaps the reason why the female aspect of God is recognized 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
unless there is a real, good, and spiritual reason for it. Thus works the world of God 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
sight on physical bodies unless there was good reason for it. I wonder how it is possible 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
other physical symptoms, without thinking about the real reason behind them. The same applies to the spiritually 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
so close to you, there must be a reason, for instance, an inner victory. For nothing happens 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
very personal channels, had a good and valuable reason: the people might not have believed their leader 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
say so again. There is a very good reason for this. In a few years you will 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
what God wants from you. There is a reason why He does not give you the realization 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
in this way: Show me, Father, the real reason for my difficulties, so that I can solve 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
that way, and there is a very good reason for that. Yet, in another way, there is 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
true. Do you understand the difference? QUESTION: The reason I asked was that the Bible says, By 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
does not fulfill the destiny which is the reason for his present incarnation, may still advance spiritually 18 FREE WILL
precisely in such a case there is more reason that such a person live somewhere else, perhaps 18 FREE WILL
he hated most in his last life. The reason of the cycle of reincarnation is spiritual development 18 FREE WILL
your community. There is a purpose and a reason for this which I will now explain. Until 20 GOD: THE CREATION
position to comprehend what life really means, your reason for existence here, and what your personal task 20 GOD: THE CREATION
human beings make a great mistake when they reason that any communication with the beyond is Luciferic 21 THE FALL
which Christ took upon Himself. He had a reason beyond His infinite love and compassion with all 22 SALVATION
be numerically in the minority for the simple reason that the forces of good are infinitely stronger 22 SALVATION
of them. I am quite sure that the reason for the life and death of Christ will 22 SALVATION
of your evil. Therefore, that was not the reason Christ suffered and died. You will also understand 22 SALVATION
the will of God, not just one good reason and purpose exists, for many factors play a 22 SALVATION
to bring the teachings was not His full reason for living as a man. Beautiful as the 22 SALVATION
did not and this was for the same reason that He undertook life on earth for God's 22 SALVATION
not only for the now so often explained reason that he must always recognize divine justice, but 22 SALVATION
and for this you certainly have all the reason in the world to be grateful to Him 22 SALVATION
pure incarnated spirits. And that was the exact reason why pure spirits were incarnated at intervals, so 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of the so-called Gnostic literature for the same reason that a number of religions do not refer 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
if there is not a very good spiritual reason. If this knowledge serves the purpose of further 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
own good and sincere will, has all the reason in the world to have joy in his 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
now. Real truth, absolute truth, can only give reason for rejoicing. I know it is difficult for 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
any lack of understanding comes your way, the reason is that you should use these events to 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
has to be that way, for the simple reason that if the lower- developed beings would see 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
late. For all that there is a good reason and purpose. QUESTION: The meaning of the question 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
self turns you away from facing yourself. One reason is that to recognize yourself as imperfect is 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
your life is that you cannot see the reason for anything that happens to you. Only on 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
path into yourself will you find out the reason, and this alone will give you the strength 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
into concise thoughts. This fear is an important reason why a person shies away from meeting the 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
path properly, and I am doing that. The reason why environmental influences are strong can be manifold 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
me if there is any spiritual significance or reason for the different races? ANSWER: Oh yes, indeed 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
your life to be meaningless if for some reason you lose a human love as long as 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
no God, I certainly do not see any reason why I should give up what I like 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
for that in itself would not be sufficient reason, interesting as this knowledge may be. You should 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
how often you find a personal, emotional, subjective reason behind your convictions. QUESTION: What is the opposite 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
there than on the earth plane. For that reason, development is slower in the beyond and to 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
to coincidence. For every detail there is a reason. The physical shell grows in the mother's body 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
while you are trying to believe that the reason for such inner action is that you can 35 TURNING TO GOD
the other and quietly look for the objective reason for your reaction. Just a little goodwill can 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
darkness. You think so many times you have reason to be hurt, but it is not true 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
and also for any other person involved. The reason I request it, however, is that the energy 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
that seem to reoccur regularly without an obvious reason are just two examples. There are many more 38 IMAGES
why would they love them? For the simple reason that according to the image, certain faults seem 38 IMAGES
this is not so. I have a good reason to mention these notions of time and measurement 39 IMAGE-FINDING
pleasant to have them and for no other reason, then, of course, it is a selfish prayer 39 IMAGE-FINDING
to fare better. You do not understand the reason for this, nor the justice. The reason is 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
the reason for this, nor the justice. The reason is that in the unconscious the personality creates 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
So one person may, for the same basic reason, have a completely different reaction than another, although 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
is also why you doubt others. Unconsciously you reason: Since I am not true to myself by 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
your childhood in accord with your capacity to reason and think. Only relatively is it silly. And 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
about that. QUESTION: How can a child spirit reason? ANSWER: Why not? Before it was incarnated, it 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
so much superior, that is an even greater reason to cultivate your tolerance and understanding. If you 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
is done really out of pride. The second reason is that deep down in your heart you 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
It does not make any difference for what reason an animal dies. It is the same as 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
be in God! 43. THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION Greetings in the name of the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
recognize and purify yourselves. There is no other reason for life on earth than to follow the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
his or her life and reactions mainly with reason. The second type does so mainly with emotion 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
words, the three personality types are dominated by reason, by emotion, and by will. In your self-search 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
aside from imbalance or predominance. For instance, where reason should prevail, emotions do, or vice versa. When 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
with the reason-type, the personality governed predominantly by reason. Those who conduct their lives mainly by the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
also should be heeded. Such a person of reason is often an intellectual, perhaps a scientist. He 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
The will should be a servant both to reason and emotion. It will be easy for you 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
person completely loses sight of the fact that reason also is God-given. Such people are just as 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
current, and vice versa. It is similar with reason, emotion, and will. Even when there is no 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
no outright predominance, emotion perhaps is used where reason should function, and vice versa; the will does 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
others? ANSWER: Certainly. But there must be a reason for that. People on this path who observe 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
The true reason-type will learn balance, so that reason will function properly in the self-search and purification 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
such things is to help you understand the reason for life and the necessity of development, and 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
and its stage of development, but the only reason for life on earth is purification and self-finding 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
be taken into account. For many the real reason would be quite obvious if they would but 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
fear of one another, for they stand without reason. You who fear the other, remember that the 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
some extent at least, the proper balance between reason, emotion, and will has to be achieved. The 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
conscious -- although in most instances the real reason for it is ignored -- or it is 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
is unhealthy. It is an escape. The real reason is fear of love, fear of the life 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
woman. Eros may want to sneak in, but reason and will can still direct the way in 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
their course. Discretion, and a healthy balance between reason, emotion, and will are necessary to prevent the 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
you all know that there is no other reason and purpose in life than development and purification 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
felt these reactions, no matter how obvious the reason may be as far as other people and 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
of your desires. Then we will examine the reason for their existence. Your unconscious desires often deviate 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
good, and yet it brings you disharmony. The reason is that you ignore the different motives existing 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
what this life is all about, what the reason is for this often painful existence on earth 47 THE WALL WITHIN
And with that knowledge you find the particular reason and purpose of your life, your own individual 47 THE WALL WITHIN
you are sad and discouraged, there is no reason. For life is eternal, and you are building 47 THE WALL WITHIN
declare myself guilty, but I have no real reason to do so. You cannot get rid of 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
trying to convince it that it has no reason to bother you. Of course, all this happens 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
its existence as such. Its existence is no reason for feeling guilty. You act on a misunderstanding 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
love, and there will no longer be any reason to feel guilty about sex. Try to understand 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
negative emotions can you understand their origin, their reason. Only then can you gain real control over 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
emotional maturity. QUESTION: Would you please explain the reason for the tiredness of many people, especially in 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
whole vicious circle and see its lack of reason; you have to live through the emotions that 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
other people are. This never is the real reason for your feelings of inadequacy and inferiority! This 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
be gratified. This is because of the simple reason that your inner suffering needs a different answer 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
the very moment you understand their lack of reason. Giving them leeway, and realizing that they are 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
hold other people's opinions. Inferiority feelings are another reason for not having your own opinions. You are 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
unaware of this. In fact, this is the reason I spoke on the subject tonight -- to 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
-- often not their own -- is no reason that you must have opinions on subjects that 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
This, by the way, is often the true reason for someone's atheism. The turning away is just 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
is a wonderful world, and there is only reason to rejoice on whatever plane you live, whatever 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
kind of self-love. There must always be a reason. As long as you have not found the 53 SELF-LOVE
As long as you have not found the reason, my friends, no matter how much you know 53 SELF-LOVE
form of self-love. Other factors also enter. Another reason for homosexuality may be an excessive fear of 53 SELF-LOVE
or of men in a woman. Still another reason or possibility may be exactly the opposite. In 53 SELF-LOVE
state of being. Couldn't that also be the reason? I mean the misunderstood current of this longing 53 SELF-LOVE
healthy opposite force, which may be stronger. Another reason may be that the personality is so cramped 53 SELF-LOVE
forms of perversity are sought for the same reason. Here again we have a case of seeking 53 SELF-LOVE
always exist. Masochism arises out of the unhealthy reason of compulsive submission in order to get something 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Self-punishment for hidden wrong motives is only one reason that prohibits your wish- capacity. There is, for 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
wish- capacity. There is, for instance, the further reason that whatever you desire requires a price. Unconsciously 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
be quite certain, my friends, that the only reason for inferiority feelings is self- deception about your 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
not happen, you have to look into the reason why not and find out where and how 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
difficult to break through the separating wall between reason and emotion. The resistance to face the fact 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
have not disappeared. Had you found the real reason, the guilt would have had to disappear, for 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
to consider yourself a victim for the very reason I stated previously. This trend in itself is 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
not. This is a good part of the reason why you reject self-responsibility. By making independent decisions 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
This means that in this respect, for one reason or another, you live in your world of 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
throughout the ages. But there is a good reason for that, my friends. Humanity in its development 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
at the end of their earth incarnations. The reason for more human beings now than ever before 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
not worry about anything. One should understand the reason. The reason is that at certain times the 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
about anything. One should understand the reason. The reason is that at certain times the negative aspects 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
during the period of childhood. This is the reason for life, my friends. If a problem does 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
as vigorously as woman, for he had less reason to do so. His position was better suited 62 MAN AND WOMAN
that open the road to understanding, intelligence and reason are as nothing and will bring no really 62 MAN AND WOMAN
kindled by discrimination, which is the result of reason and intelligence, will easily be lost in wrong 62 MAN AND WOMAN
truly successful. Nevertheless, there is all the more reason for trying marriage now and making the best 62 MAN AND WOMAN
the emotional side? ANSWER: Yes, that is one reason. It is certainly connected with that. Man shies 62 MAN AND WOMAN
a combination of many. QUESTION: What is the reason we have two kinds of hormones? ANSWER: The 62 MAN AND WOMAN
will then be able to remove the inner reason for your sickness. But you must find this 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
spiritual law to tell you about it. One reason is that it would be violating the other 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
decision, but it has to be respected. Another reason is that it would not add to your 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ever happens, there is a good and valid reason for it. That then would be entirely constructive 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You feel disturbed, but you cannot pinpoint the reason. You are often utterly unaware of what your 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
while inwardly you cling to it for the reason I have stated. Therefore, I say, do not 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
unjustified guilts are a camouflage for the real reason about which one feels guilty. As I said 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
constantly confirm to you that you have no reason to trust them. But if you genuinely trust 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
can only happen if you first establish the reason for not trusting yourself. And this, in turn 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
or help in some way, and for one reason or another you feel or imagine this person 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
self-destructively in some manner. Once you find the reason why you unconsciously harbor destructive tendencies and wishes 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
will find a more specific and more personal reason than the general fear you mentioned here. When 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
you mentioned here. When you find your specific reason you will lose this fear. Without this personal 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
something might happen, although there is no particular reason or indication that it will. But when something 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
any other way, there must be a particular reason. Death can be more painful in a slow 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
certain times, the reasons may be varied. One reason may be lack of confidence in the hypnotist 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
deny the inner call, be it for the reason of deviations, images, wrong conclusions, or because you 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
force as you learn from it, understand its reason; realize how you have brought it about, no 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
cannot be dealt with in the light of reason and reality, it functions abortively and therefore creates 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
so often unconscious? Let us first examine the reason. The child's desire for love is limitless, but 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
you think. For you will then understand the reason why you were not loved as much as 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
emotional climate which subtly affects the personality. The reason cannot be determined merely by what is outwardly 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
remain focused on what happened and ignore the reason behind it, you will remain hurt. The moment 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
because even if, for his or her own reason, the other person cannot respond to your desire 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
again, but it is very possible that the reason is a different one now. In any case 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
it, although unconsciously, and for a very good reason, my friends. Since the child in you is 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
demands of the child in you, you can reason with it. You will realize that this misconception 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
will make it so, you have all the reason in the world for distrusting your judgment, your 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
spiritual truth has been obscured, and for good reason. You go on to say that humanity in 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
cease heeding them when perhaps there is good reason to do so. Then you are all the 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
in kind. But as you examine your real reason, not the superficial one, the reason why you 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
your real reason, not the superficial one, the reason why you were hurt in the first place 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
away all these superimpositions can you understand the reason why your subconscious is often so stubborn. If 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
not you have a clear-cut aim. Check your reason for living. What is your purpose in life 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
which, too, may not necessarily be the only reason. It may very well be that many factors 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
they are similar, maybe you could explain the reason for the decline and virtual disappearance of gnostic 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
occur, others will not. There is a good reason and purpose for every detail, my friends. The 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
Spirit World while we sleep, what is the reason for old people's insomnia and what causes insomnia 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
very sick physically. ANSWER: In some cases the reason is -- and I do not say this 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
words of the teachings. Often this is the reason why such very great ones voluntarily choose a 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
One blurs into the other. That is one reason for the distortions. The second reason is that 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
is one reason for the distortions. The second reason is that the language in the Spirit World 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
is so much more limited. And a third reason, last but certainly not least, is another element 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
you gave just now somewhat parallel to the reason why Jesus spoke in parables and why the 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
the Bible is symbolic? ANSWER: Part of the reason, but not entirely. The reasons why Jesus spoke 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
in the other person. This is not the reason. You have to find out what your imagined 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
there is a deeper and more important underlying reason which has evolved out of the recent lectures 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a healthy way, when there is a real reason or need for either, without compulsion, without frenzy 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
happening to you that seem to be a reason for your discouragement. But deep down, this is 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
discouragement. But deep down, this is the real reason. In this disgust with life, this feeling of 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
often than the former, I have a good reason for that. When I first discussed the higher 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
implication of moral judgement. There is also another reason why I sometimes consider it useful to change 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
further search, however, you will find the real reason. As I have said before, you discover that 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
your question. Your outer deformation is not the reason for your lack of strength in this respect 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
But then, in working, I found the real reason I had it. It was similar to reasons 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
little light? ANSWER: Yes. I will try. The reason for your inability to let go is that 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
just the problem you mentioned. For some childish reason, you think the real hurt is inadmissible, therefore 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
love, and that the former is actually the reason for the unhealthy impact and subsequent rejection. Once 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
different. But this misunderstanding is not the only reason for the failure of various religions to come 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
which still seems unpleasant, if for no other reason than that it is unknown. Before you can 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
whole-heartedly, willing to learn from it, keeping your reason and faculties intact -- although emotionally you may 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
suffering comes your way if for no other reason than the frustration of not knowing instantly by 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
which they have to accept without understanding the reason, often fare better. They may not discover their 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
reasons. There must be a very personal, particular reason which needs to be found. If the attempt 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
of feelings of utter threat, even though your reason knows that they are exaggerated, irrational, and often 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
childish demands and claims, which are the real reason for one's anger, defeat being inadmissible. If these 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
externalization of your own demands on yourself. You reason that if others were as they should be 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
But whenever it can be rationalized and justified, reason holds on to the superimposed, compulsive aspect and 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
question: he places an overemphasis on thinking and reason rather than on feeling and intuition. The very 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
rationalized in many ways, but whatever the conscious reason for such resistance, deep down you all battle 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
is important enough. But then, the deep underlying reason has to come to awareness, for only then 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
little by little. As long as the real reason for the resistance to change is unconscious, it 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
makes change, growth, and liberation extremely difficult. The reason you cited is just one of the many 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
come to the fore only when they have reason to externalize it. So the first major step 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
the viewpoint of spiritual law, we had good reason to do so. As you know, stringent self-judgment 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are enigmatic to you because you ignore the reason for them. Likewise, you ignore the contradictory aims 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
if you become aware of the more basic reason. I am quite sure that each one of 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
goal itself is still valid, but for one reason or another, you were prevented from attaining it 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you develop your own strength for the very reason that you feel alone, then you will be 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
from the truth. The second point is the reason why I have often emphasized for quite some 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE

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