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 Receptivity.................39
heights. Everything depends on the entities' developmental stage. Receptivity for happiness, harmony, and completion depends entirely on 12 THE ORDER AND DIVERSITY OF THE SPIRITUAL WORLDS-THE PROCESS OF REINCARNATION
the right moment will come when there is receptivity. But if the receptivity is lacking and you 32 DECISION-MAKING
come when there is receptivity. But if the receptivity is lacking and you come out with the 32 DECISION-MAKING
applies here. As your real self manifests, relaxed receptivity results and therefore reaches the inner or real 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
be in God! 163. MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY Greetings, my beloved friends. The love of the 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
initiative and will on the one hand, and receptivity, surrender, waiting, and unfolding on the other. The 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
knot formed of pressure against the self. Deliberate receptivity toward the inner processes, receiving into consciousness what 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
minds can activate them. The feminine principle of receptivity, of letting the activating forces work their lawful 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
to fruition. On the other, they find false receptivity and letting go, meaning denial of self-responsibility, laziness 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
because it no longer is a threat. Her receptivity should not be confused with paralyzed passivity which 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
the most pleasurable rhythm with an inner calm receptivity and apparent motionlessness. Such receptivity is not contradictory 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
an inner calm receptivity and apparent motionlessness. Such receptivity is not contradictory to movement, but an intrinsic 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
and correct concepts and, on the other hand, receptivity of soul substance. When concepts are real and 194 MEDITATION: LAWS AND VARIOUS APPROACHES-SUMMARY (MEDITATION AS POSITIVE LIFE CREATION)
more you will be able to alternate between receptivity and initiating, from level to level. The increasing 194 MEDITATION: LAWS AND VARIOUS APPROACHES-SUMMARY (MEDITATION AS POSITIVE LIFE CREATION)
negative intentionality, it is impossible to be receptive. Receptivity is part and parcel of positive intentionality. Negativity 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
part and parcel of positive intentionality. Negativity and receptivity are therefore mutually exclusive. The negative person is 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
you will be in the appropriate state of receptivity. If your consciousness then actively prepares for the 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
a weakness, a tightness, an unhealthiness prevents creative receptivity. By the same token, the grabbing, insisting, self-righteous 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
the grabbing, insisting, self-righteous yes equally prevents creative receptivity. Both yes and no can be healthy or 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
determines the nature of the soul currents. Creative receptivity arises out of a soft, relaxed, flowing movement 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
to pain immediately and directly determines either creative receptivity and positive desire or greedy, distorted desire from 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
and creation of a new state. Desire and receptivity, totally free from any must, do not refer 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
The feminine principle in distortion turns from loving receptivity and nurturing to grasping, grabbing, stealing, holding tight 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
learn trustful patience, flowing with the stream, unwillful receptivity. Memory of the power to create must be 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
have learned. Thus you can cultivate a creative receptivity to experience the eternal state beyond physical death 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
a different sense, alternate with openness and total receptivity. In the ordinary human sense, the flexing is 215 PSYCHIC NUCLEAR POINTS CONTINUED -- PROCESS IN THE NOW
the mind has to express the feminine principle: receptivity. This does not mean that you will become 224 CREATIVE EMPTINESS
are relaxed, effortless and calm. And you have receptivity that is alive and vibrant. In both states 228 BALANCE
also spread into the world and find increasing receptivity among those who are spiritually ready and thirsty 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
their effect on your life, your behavior, your receptivity, so that you can develop an unhampered perception 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
as well as in the state of soft receptivity and acceptance. Perfection is a breathing, living force 234 PERFECTION, IMMORTALITY, OMNIPOTENCE
possibility! An incomplete opening and incomplete state of receptivity, a state of defendedness, distorts the messages from 234 PERFECTION, IMMORTALITY, OMNIPOTENCE
this should be tempered with more silence and receptivity, to establish more balance. But do not forget 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
even if this means temporarily more activity than receptivity. In the active movement of your soul, you 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
you need to question your desire for more receptivity and quiescence. Is it not an excuse for 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
void that is totally stagnant and inert. False receptivity is masked inertia. The more false receptivity exists 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
False receptivity is masked inertia. The more false receptivity exists, the less real receptivity is possible. The 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
The more false receptivity exists, the less real receptivity is possible. The inability to receive love, pleasure 244 BE IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD -- THE EVIL OF INERTIA
and love. You close up your centers of receptivity against God's abundance. First this puzzles you, but 248 THREE PRINCIPLES OF THE FORCES OF EVIL -- PERSONIFICATION OF EVIL
 
 Recesses....................15
you, continue to search vaguely in some hidden recesses of your souls to find a spark, to 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
must come from the heart, from the innermost recesses of the mind. If emotional currents do not 36 PRAYER
courage may summon this courage partly from the recesses of the soul where all perfect attributes slumber 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
your path to find, deep in the hidden recesses of your soul, the real roots of all 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
countermeasure. So, find in what subtle, deeply hidden recesses of your soul you expect God to live 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
making conscious what heretofore slumbered in the hidden recesses of your soul. And now, my friends, to 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
any form of immaturity. When you explore the recesses of your psyche as an adult and find 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
a new understanding will arise from the deepest recesses of your soul that becomes accessible through your 126 CONTACT WITH THE LIFE FORCE
no trace of destructive motivation in the remotest recesses of your personality. What religion refers to as 137 BALANCE OF INNER AND OUTER CONTROL
that separates you from them. In the deep recesses of your mind you fear that you are 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
conflict, as it manifests nakedly deep in the recesses of the self, you remain isolated to some 149 COSMIC PULL TOWARD UNION -- FRUSTRATION
fascinating undertaking. Right now you can explore the recesses of your conscious mind to search for new 189 SELF-IDENTIFICATION DETERMINED THROUGH STAGES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
of life. These may exist in the deepest recesses of the soul, totally hidden from consciousness. This 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
in and day out, searching for deeper hidden recesses where negative intentionality may still exist and then 200 THE COSMIC FEELING
pursue the state of boredom deeper into the recesses of the soul substance, you will find that 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
 
 Recipient...................4
happens effortlessly, yet you are not a passive recipient. Things do not happen for you; they happen 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
given to you when you are merely a recipient. It comes when you vibrate with this feeling 174 SELF-ESTEEM
a physical healing force given to a passive recipient, destined to remove a physical symptom of an 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
give to you gratuitously, leaving you as a recipient, leaving you out of the magnificent game of 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
 
 Recipients..................3
out of the life process and remain passive recipients, they have not grasped the nature of life 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
much guilt as one tries to project. The recipients of this blame and guilt may react in 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
because guilt projection is so widespread. Also, the recipients should look for it in themselves as well 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
 
 Reciprocate.................3
in them also. When they are reluctant to reciprocate, you use the forcing current. In doing so 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a person who is willing and eager to reciprocate. In fact, it would be unthinkable that your 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
is not worthy of them, who does not reciprocate in kind, who will reject and hurt and 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
 
 Reciprocated................4
as such a link gives out will be reciprocated a hundredfold. God will always show you how 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
love between the sexes, when it is not reciprocated. A mature, rewarding relationship is mutual. It cannot 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
that your love, your tenderness, might not be reciprocated. It would seem like annihilation. This, of course 160 CONCILIATION OF THE INNER SPLIT
always fall in love when it is not reciprocated, or, for apparently unfathomable reasons, they fall out 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
 
 Reckoned....................3
to belittle. In fact they have to be reckoned with as a powerful opponent. You have to 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
is a strong form. It has to be reckoned with. According to that, combined with the personal 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
happiness sufficiently seriously, as real factors to be reckoned with, experience other people as sufficiently real to 164 FURTHER ASPECTS OF POLARITY -- SELFISHNESS
 
 Recognition.................189
to receive it and act accordingly. The needed recognition will come to you when you have prepared 2 DECISIONS AND TESTS
God. But, as I said, the grace of recognition can be given to you even if what 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
open yourself to it! Ask God for the recognition of His truth. If you sincerely wish to 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
to meditate to arrive at a deep inner recognition of his lack of humility, of his pride 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
and wrong, or because you believe this buys recognition and love from your surroundings. Yet when the 7 ASKING FOR HELP AND HELPING OTHERS
this test, a new, wonderful experience of deep recognition will follow that again confirms the reality of 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
is recognized, the next step is easier. The recognition that you dislike putting aside your ego or 11 SELF-KNOWLEDGE -- THE GREAT PLAN -- THE SPIRIT WORLD
only come from the intellect as a dutiful recognition of the right thing; this wish alone, or 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
and should be utilized for true meditation, self- recognition, and development. Daydreaming can be compared, in a 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
the spirit world of God in guidance, enlightenment, recognition. And now, my dear ones, I will retire 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
which you have deviated within your soul. The recognition of your faults is of utmost importance and 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
or her will or against the individual's own recognition of the wisdom and perfection of the laws 18 FREE WILL
in you and is thus available for your recognition, if you are willing. When you know your 18 FREE WILL
the question whether it is only through the recognition of Jesus Christ right now that one can 19 JESUS CHRIST
in all its facets, whether some of the recognition takes place during this incarnation or, due to 19 JESUS CHRIST
intrudes again. I have to give up craving recognition by others -- or whatever it may be 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for the love of God by way of recognition and enlightenment, aware that only when you are 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
this path. One is your outer behavior, the recognition of your apparent faults and qualities, as well 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
inner wrong attitude of yours and pray for recognition, for guidance, for enlightenment in this respect. If 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
one, guidance can be given; or rather, the recognition will come to you, for often the guidance 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
recognizing it and praying for help, then the recognition will come. It must come! And all the 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
wants to fulfill a task mainly to receive recognition and appreciation, or perhaps to cut a heroic 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
you will work for many years without any recognition; you must really learn to sacrifice. Not only 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
means that you have to count, not on recognition from any human side for a long time 27 ESCAPE POSSIBLE ALSO ON THE PATH
provide. Financial success, satisfying emotional ties, and professional recognition can also be yours if they are a 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
feelings, noticing what the desire is behind them, recognition becomes very simple, indeed. And that is the 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
law of the necessity of independent selection and recognition, but at certain times light penetrates to some 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
up and work on yourself with realistic self- recognition -- the foundation of self-development -- the more 31 SHAME
a vast difference between that and a simple recognition and acceptance of what you are, without building 31 SHAME
You lack comparison; you even lack complete self- recognition, for as long as you cannot delve into 31 SHAME
does believe, you will not fear that the recognition of your doubts may lead you to give 33 OCCUPATION WITH SELF -- RIGHT AND WRONG FAITH
The overcoming of a single fault, the full recognition of a single shortcoming, contributes more to the 35 TURNING TO GOD
be practiced occasionally when you make a major recognition. To adjust your prayer to the phases of 36 PRAYER
the universe. The fact is that your courageous recognition and your goodwill changes and lessens their impact 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
at that. The work only begins after such recognition. And that is the meditation in depth, on 39 IMAGE-FINDING
you more harm than the clear and courageous recognition of its existence. Know that the aim is 39 IMAGE-FINDING
to you, everything in you revolts against the recognition. One of the many symptoms of this revolt 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
your feelings will lead you to a major recognition. Formulate the feelings. Be aware that the unpleasant 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
occurs before you are aware of what the recognition actually is. The formulation of your feelings into 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
shocking, but not necessarily. The first glimmer of recognition is often already a relief. Even if at 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
to learn and develop. A wealth of further recognition must come to you that will cancel out 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
against authority will automatically diminish. And after such recognition, you will not mind half as much the 47 THE WALL WITHIN
made a further step in self-knowledge, but the recognition -- even though by no means flattering or 47 THE WALL WITHIN
happens when a true thought, teaching, philosophy or recognition serves as a camouflage behind which you continue 47 THE WALL WITHIN
trap. You may even hide behind a true recognition about yourself, let us say an image, a 47 THE WALL WITHIN
hide behind a different truth, behind a different recognition, yet you also may hide just as much 47 THE WALL WITHIN
I will gladly answer this question. Once the recognition has been made that unconsciously one is a 47 THE WALL WITHIN
the foundation for change is laid. Without this recognition, nothing can be changed. The next step is 47 THE WALL WITHIN
Merely acknowledge it, and pray for guidance and recognition. Then, gradually, your emotions will find the right 47 THE WALL WITHIN
a resistance, found a truth or made a recognition, even an unpleasant one -- or rather exactly 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
wrong conclusions will lead you finally to the recognition of their common denominator: The constructive attitude is 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
The first is the tendency to dismiss a recognition of something within yourself because -- on a 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
Therefore, you need to continue working with the recognition. You have to discover it afresh, as though 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
already. If diligent search confronts you with a recognition you already know, treat it as though you 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
terms of either/or. If you are what the recognition shows you to be, you believe the outer 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
more and more wrong conclusions. Each act of recognition will help you further to break your personal 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
but the motive will have changed through the recognition, even though you are still incapable of having 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
in your intellect, to begin with. Prayer for recognition is important. When you pray, observe how sincerely 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
the answer. You may dutifully pray for the recognition of your misconceptions, but inside there is a 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
the breaking-point, which alone will bring you the recognition that you are not a victim; that you 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
to start with in cultivating your own inner recognition. Words are always insufficient. How much more so 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
no one but you prohibits the fulfillment. This recognition will be healthy and will help you avoid 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
can possibly adopt. After you have made a recognition of importance, beware of the attitude of believing 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
that growth occurs slowly. Use and cherish the recognition and wait for your emotions to mature. By 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
you. I assure you that if a negative recognition about yourself depresses you, there must be something 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
to be shifted from the significance of the recognition itself to your attitude to negative findings in 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
have the proper attitude, the more disadvantageous the recognition, the more relief and liberation it will cause 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
at first, even after you have made your recognition. But your inner motives will change. In some 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
the painful occurrence gives you an important new recognition about your soul, freeing you forevermore of some 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
chains of ignorance and darkness. The moment this recognition is reached the pain ceases, even though the 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
that has caused you acute pain before the recognition now becomes a source of joy. And here 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
be painful -- until finally the moment of recognition and joy occurs at the same time as 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
true. The more often you succeed in such recognition, the nearer you are to the solution of 62 MAN AND WOMAN
in woman. This will be a very useful recognition. Man's cycle changes according to the individual. It 62 MAN AND WOMAN
do so because of a must, but the recognition should grow in you that love and truth 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and the unpleasantness became predominant. Then came the recognition that the solution proved to be false and 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
selfishness is still there, in spite of the recognition of your negative motives, you are not fully 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
action. The best deed is very often a recognition of deeply hidden trends in one's own soul 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and therefore have less effect. By such honest recognition, you truly combine the deed with the prayer 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
You will be able to embrace in joyful recognition even what you may have felt guilty about 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
summer. The first step, as always, is the recognition of what is amiss. Recognize your uncontrolled thoughts 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
from life's occasional storms. For even a basic recognition arrived at in the short time you have 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
of the inner world of illusion. Even that recognition does not suffice to bring about an immediate 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
no mishap can come that person's way. For recognition and change are not the same thing, although 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
so that it takes considerable time and constant recognition of these reactions before a new habit pattern 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
taking place by virtue of the constant honest recognition of childish emotions. This is such a healthy 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
worst in you. What exactly is that? The recognition will be less painful and much more liberating 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
on your personality and on your surroundings. Full recognition of these elements takes time, perseverance, and very 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
still are -- you may glean a momentary recognition of reality, of its totally different quality and 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
what you are now finding as a new recognition, with a new understanding of its significance, is 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
find the troublesome area of your life. This recognition will do much to help you further. The 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
your childish, immature self-concern that prohibits a true recognition of the situation in question and the true 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
on the most superficial and obvious level. This recognition was not easy, because you were untrained and 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
state of union with all. This includes the recognition of yourself as an integral part of creation 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
you more harm than the clear and courageous recognition of its existence. Know that the aim is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
to go into it. Work first toward the recognition and awareness of the basic current of your 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
will make you give it up, but the recognition of what specifically it was supposed to solve 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
wrong systems, wrong education, wrong attitudes. With that recognition the weight will be shifted from punishment to 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
by experiencing it as his or her own recognition as though it were entirely new, and different 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
this fact, and it indicates substantial progress. Such recognition, in itself, indicates insight. More frequently, a person 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
childish advantage, even if it does mean the recognition of undesirable trends in one's character. On the 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
aware of it and have to make the recognition all over again. Hence, promises of this sort 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
genuine. QUESTION: What happens when you have a recognition that you can't be satisfied with second best 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
various devices you use for your protection. This recognition is of untold value and will give you 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
you still act out of obedience, rather than recognition. You somehow know that the defense is destructive 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
through in one form or another. Its clear recognition will not only alleviate some of the pain 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
obstructions is eliminated, if only by some momentary recognition, people experience freedom, renewal and meaningfulness in their 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
it. If you work toward the understanding and recognition of your resistance to removing this wall, you 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
which wears off only after you gain sufficient recognition of its devious ways. Now, my friends, when 100 MEETING THE PAIN OF DESTRUCTIVE PATTERNS
You superimpose because you strive for happiness, for recognition, even in the very process of spiritual development 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
the world. No guilt, no self-flagellation, only the recognition of a fact. Outer reforms, regardless how efficient 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
upon by others and back away from them. Recognition of this fact is of primary importance. In 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
to become independent of the dire need for recognition by others which makes you sell your soul 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
so on. The first step is always full recognition. That is not as easy as it sounds 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
it sounds. You know how it is with recognition: One may be aware of something, but the 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
signs that your psyche resists such change; the recognition of your fright of such change, and the 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
reactions of the soul-substance in this light. The recognition of the two kinds of rigidity is also 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
Before you have reached certain levels of inner recognition, such a statement might easily be so misinterpreted 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
these feelings may not be linked with the recognition that they are your responses to demands being 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
themselves. If all the benefit contained in the recognition has been derived from it, then this wonderful 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
of aliveness is bound to manifest. That the recognition itself may be very unflattering and disillusioning about 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
will not diminish the great experience once the recognition is complete. On the contrary. This may furnish 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
it is that, after an unflattering or painful recognition - - provided you go to its very 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
in one of those phases before an important recognition when all seems doubly confused. At such times 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
liberation cannot come in half-measures. Making the conscious recognition half-conscious again is due to the specific reason 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
yourself admit it, you becloud it again. The recognition becomes foggy again. It would be much better 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
fluctuates between two ways of reacting. Such deep recognition can be found only by those who work 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
self- confrontation. It goes beyond isolated scraps of recognition of specific images or misconceptions. They all must 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
manifesting your personal two-way split. Full realization and recognition of this basic split indicates considerable progress and 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
who misdirected his stream of consciousness to the recognition that the original situation and the new situation 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
again that whenever a real insight or deep recognition is made, a surge of new strength and 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
full functioning of your manhood or womanhood. This recognition will make it clear that the barrier to 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
two major phases: first, enlisting divine help for recognition of truth; second, enlisting this same agency for 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
hurdles which can be eliminated only by full recognition of all connected aspects and by formulating a 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
stimulating, harmonious way. Perfect self-responsibility comes from the recognition that you are the master of your life 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
it is meant to be used, with proper recognition of the creation which constantly takes place within 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
flowing through the organism. In hours of deep recognition, this can be distinctly felt. Where you were 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
focus on illusion, not on reality. When this recognition dawns upon you, you will not project into 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
are still imperfect. Where you have made this recognition you will no longer feel helpless and controlled 137 BALANCE OF INNER AND OUTER CONTROL
first point, from the second point -- the recognition of what in you caused the lack, so 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
give to you. It is the process of recognition, which sounds like an easy word, my friends 142 THE LONGING FOR AND THE FEAR OF HAPPINESS -- THE FEAR OF RELEASING THE LITTLE EGO
Gradually they begin to dissolve the images through recognition and through installing truthful ideas into the soul 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
the self-regulating nature of the creative life processes. Recognition of this must help you to come a 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
letting go of ego vigilance would mean the recognition of facts that contradict cherished illusions about the 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
which is required at any given moment. The recognition becomes more and more spontaneous and automatic as 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
at the same time. In the instant of recognition, life and the world will begin to open 163 MIND ACTIVITY AND MIND RECEPTIVITY
this: The necessity to reach the point of recognition that there is a bottomless fear in you 166 PERCEIVING, REACTING, EXPRESSING
comment on, if you will. Since the vital recognition I had at Thanksgiving, I have felt this 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
interactive nucleus, making it a triad, is the recognition of the powerful creative substance that molds your 170 FEAR OF BLISS VERSUS LONGING FOR IT -- THE ENERGY CENTERS
experienced the difference between these two types of recognition, you can protect yourself from hopelessness, or at 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
Such a revelation can seem like a major recognition, for it comes only after battling a great 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
of resistance. It is nevertheless not the major recognition needed. Yet the See-Saw Law may not apply 171 SPIRITUAL LAWS
an inner, and rarely conscious, conflict about this recognition. The conflict arises out of the dualistic perception 174 SELF-ESTEEM
find it, you will do so, although the recognition of exactly what this attitude is may come 174 SELF-ESTEEM
summoning up all your energies to a courageous recognition of the negative forces within you, even if 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
systematic approach. First, strengthen your will for the recognition and elimination of all negativity. Commit yourself to 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
two phases of the meditation process: first the recognition of the unconscious destructive egotistical self and then 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
Even if this eruption does not lead to recognition and an inner change of direction, a final 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
often all of you still miss the necessary recognition by not keeping these incontrovertible facts in mind 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
answer. It may even be correct, but previous recognition can subtly serve as a barrier. You will 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
I feel I am doing now. ANSWER: This recognition is very good. It touches upon the age-old 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
talk about an occasional vague hint of a recognition that is then left to itself. Truly dealing 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
expansion. The discipline must be used for stringent recognition of the ego tricks and against giving in 199 THE MEANING OF THE EGO AND ITS TRANSCENDENCE
Also, every human being needs in healthy proportion recognition of what he or she does. But there 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
there is an enormous difference between wanting this recognition in a healthy way and depending on outside 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
in a healthy way and depending on outside recognition to such an extent that you are unable 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
real self is betrayed and the seeking of recognition defeats itself. This path is geared to finding 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
more adept in recognizing these soul movements, such recognition will be effortless and quite natural, without deliberate 206 DESIRE: CREATIVE OR DESTRUCTIVE
love include tenderness, warmth, respect, and also the recognition of the essence of the other with his 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
partner's role in the exchange. But when your recognition of your partner's negative contribution stems from the 207 THE SPIRITUAL SYMBOLISM AND SIGNIFICANCE OF SEXUALITY
proper exemplary figures set off a spark of recognition in the mind of the seekers. This then 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
is One. The Godself does not push for recognition. It recognizes itself and is sufficient unto itself 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
it. It is the little ego that needs recognition and has no sense of proportion. It is 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
the outer level of your manifest existence. Each recognition, each insight, each honest admission, each shedding of 219 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE -- MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN
ultimate and rejecting way. Transform negative judgement into recognition. QUESTION: What is this trait I have in 219 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE -- MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN
negative self still exists. The ego's block against recognition of the negative makes it impossible for the 220 REAWAKENING FROM PRE-INCARNATORY ANESTHESIA
so. Those who have arrived at the full recognition of their negative nucleus that creates their unhappiness 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
and wanting perfection, is love. It is the recognition that only a state of pure love can 234 PERFECTION, IMMORTALITY, OMNIPOTENCE
fulfillment of love, abundance, friendship, communication, even for recognition and respect. But in a daydream it all 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
values. You can begin to give yourself honest recognition without hiding and justifications. Most of all, you 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
lovingly both kinds of boundaries: the first in recognition of their intrinsic meaningfulness, the second in recognition 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
recognition of their intrinsic meaningfulness, the second in recognition of your own limitations. You can use these 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
to be restrictions. Freedom comes from an intelligent recognition of the structure and from the choice to 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
growth for both men and women -- to recognition of the debilitating effects of this attitude and 251 THE EVOLUTION AND SPIRITUAL MEANING OF MARRIAGE -- NEW AGE MARRIAGE
love, more respect, more friendship, more help, more recognition of your real values, not to mention the 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
ecstasy. Another aspect of this pain is the recognition that untrue thoughts about your fellow human beings 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
definite intentionality to create a negative situation. This recognition will automatically shift the total picture. Not that 253 CONTINUE YOUR STRUGGLE AND CEASE ALL STRUGGLE
the outer universe, as you know it. This recognition is very meaningful. Perhaps you can imagine that 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
not merely an experience of the lower self. Recognition of the lower self is always a manifestation 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS

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