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 Validity....................34
enough if such people do not accept the validity of certain spiritual laws in their lives, that 1 THE SEA OF LIFE
it confirmed, have no right to question its validity. And now to your questions, my dear friends 6 THE HUMAN ROLE IN THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL UNIVERSES
spirit world. Such an experience has the same validity as when the answer comes directly from within 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
re-examining them you can oust whatever has no validity for you any more and change your currents 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
in whose observation there seems to be some validity? ANSWER: I am not entitled to give information 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
the others. One level does not exclude the validity of the other. And even though many of 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
can be understood only when one realizes the validity of the law of affinity. The emanation of 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
they are abused and they therefore lose their validity. They become dead, rigid, and meaningless. No truth 47 THE WALL WITHIN
and dependent motives. Do not forget that the validity of the opinion is the not the point 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
This is the difficulty in the work. The validity of the opinion may be so strong that 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
the abyss. Here again you can test the validity of your fear by jumping in and finding 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
it all the more difficult to question its validity. But isn't it right to want to be 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
The need for protective love has a certain validity for the child, but if it is maintained 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
state of apathy. The other inquired about the validity of righteous indignation or justified resentment. I think 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
disapproval and a lack of belief in the validity of your aims. You feel that just because 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of the raw needs, of their significance, their validity, their desired goal, you can proceed to observe 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
As long as your emotions still doubt the validity and advantage of the new way, you are 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
reasons, your glandular system does not question the validity of the reason. The poisonous substance is released 101 THE DEFENSE
you, and the whole group, can pray. The validity of such prayer is the sincere good will 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
there is stagnation, discouragement, and depression about the validity of your work, in some corner of your 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
right, the more your intuition will grow; the validity of your judgment will increase -- but by 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
in a limited, one-sided way and generalized its validity for all similar occasions. The result is that 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
standards you have assumed without ever questioning their validity? Begin to observe the subtle manifestations of the 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
and your reason and intelligence can examine their validity. Therefore, it is most advisable not to disregard 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
view unless you, yourself, have arrived at its validity. You, yourself, must learn to determine yourself what 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
the third step, which is to question the validity of this assumption. Is your assumption true? What 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
an idea brings you closer to questioning its validity, which you fear all the more since in 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
step can be taken: the exploration of the validity or invalidity of this fear, so that you 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
To put it differently, if the safety and validity of this course is not clearly conceived at 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
when you deny the fear. By confronting the validity of the fear, you may often find that 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
instantly. The very fact that you question the validity of these unreal needs, which you had taken 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
itself an adopted defense. At this point the validity of this pathwork is no longer a theory 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
the meaning of your feeling experience, and the validity and reality behind the feeling. Find out if 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
extremes are half-truths, though they can have relative validity. For example, in the past, people were like 224 CREATIVE EMPTINESS
 
 Value.......................182
efforts which build nothing that is of spiritual value, or they give over to sick, unpurified emotional 3 CHOOSING YOUR DESTINY -- THE WILL TO CHANGE
not to take the word negative as a value judgment. The male element is the creator, the 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
accomplish on this earth will have an eternal value. And when I speak of accomplishment, I do 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
should. But this love will have its proper value; it will not be your sole anchor, and 28 COMMUNICATION WITH GOD -- DAILY REVIEW
or wrong action for you, not the ethical value of the action itself. As long as you 29 THE FORCES OF ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY -- FINDING GOD'S WILL
must accept what they hear for its own value, and therefore it is good that they believe 30 SELF-WILL, PRIDE AND FEAR
the spiritual attitude; every measurement or any other value is subjective in spirit. Is that clear? COMMENT 39 IMAGE-FINDING
fruit, although you cannot always fully realize the value of your work. But some of you do 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
a defense. If you rest secure in your value, you will not feel insecure and you will 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
is not determined by one's actual worth and value. It exists solely because one wants to be 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
not always handled well no more disproves its value for freeing the soul -- and that is 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
applied or arrested development in mediumship disproves the value of that. Communication with the spirit world ultimately 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
taught in all religions and philosophies of any value. Humanity has tried for a long, long time 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
or in any spiritual teaching of truth and value will you ever find that you should not 53 SELF-LOVE
it requires. The goal thus becomes of doubtful value. Wherever you have such hidden reasoning in your 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
of their souls will find new meaning and value in them. So check your emotional reactions to 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
you by that could be of the greatest value in your work. Learn instead to investigate these 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
on my own feet. My inner life and value is not dependent on others. It depends on 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
should be governed as to its truth, its value, regardless of who said it. There are many 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
this case, one acquires things of actual material value through which one may get some power and 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
things has nothing to do with actual material value with which to impress others. It is completely 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
compulsiveness of acquiring things that have absolutely no value which indicates that it is a re- enactment 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
have been wondering if physical pain has spiritual value and what kind of value it may have 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
pain has spiritual value and what kind of value it may have otherwise, especially with people who 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
-- or any other unpleasant experience -- the value is a tremendous one. The experience will be 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
absolute truth, are faulty. They have a limited value and truth, like the wrong conclusions of the 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
trying to make you understand that neither the value of the work, nor the value of your 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
neither the value of the work, nor the value of your efforts can be determined by the 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
soul yearns for it. The psyche discounts the value of the latter, but does not realize that 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
no good if you accept them at face value. You must understand, at least theoretically, how living 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
you do receive something, the extent of its value will depend largely on your increasing awareness of 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
self-created illusions, thereby becoming free to receive real value; or, not receiving it, to discover that the 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
people, since you are tempted to increase their value if they please you and decrease their value 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
value if they please you and decrease their value if they do not. Your picture of them 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
significance or, to put it differently, the reality value of what happens. I often use the expression 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
or gratification, beyond all proportion to its real value, and the way a little criticism -- real 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
open or hidden. It will be of great value for all of you to find this particular 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
by doing this will you grasp the reality value of your current problems and see them in 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
No, this is not true. Your actual real value is not at stake, although you may indeed 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
understanding that the self-produced misery is of therapeutic value. Here again, a right combination of healthy activity 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
wishes and needs amounts to forfeiting the only value in life: that of being cared for as 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
only, will you begin to sense the intrinsic value of your real self. Only then will it 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
become possible to let go of the false value of your idealized self. It is a mutual 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
but you will not feel as though your value as a human being, your dignity, is at 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
have it because one has recognized its theoretical value. But it is not yet felt. Therefore it 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
other possible excuses or rationalizations. As to the value of this particular rationalization -- fear of not 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
right to blame others for taking at face value what they offer -- their self- effacement. They 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
or in a big way, represents a false value. That does not mean that the goal is 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
it will bring into clear focus the false value and pseudo-solution and show how illusory both are 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
is enough that the gratification of a false value occurs to make you restless and disharmonious. Now 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and inner haste increase just because the false value and desire has been gratified. Outwardly you may 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
reactions of others quite disproportionately to their real value. Again, some of you have already discovered as 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
not repress this insight. This is of great value; it is very constructive. It does not matter 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
occur automatically through self-recognition, or is there any value in certain disciplines that call for resolutions, or 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for your protection. This recognition is of untold value and will give you incredible strength. The search 93 THE LINK BETWEEN THE MAIN IMAGE, REPRESSED NEEDS, AND DEFENSES
attitude only through fully understanding that your worth, value and lovability are not dependent on either fulfillment 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
as you are not fully convinced of its value for yourself and for others, as long as 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
stake than the lack of a wish-fulfillment. Your value and worth as a person is at stake 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
and pseudo-solutions. Once you are real, your own value will not be mixed up with your issues 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
the parent you rob yourself of the only value you possess. No wonder you resist revising your 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
you was unjust in the extreme, your own value will be diminished. There are also other ways 99 FALSIFIED IMPRESSIONS OF PARENTS: THEIR CAUSE AND CURE
make, since everyone has their own rhythm and value system. No one can be compared with another 101 THE DEFENSE
of perfectionism, in which you believe that your value and acceptability are at stake because you have 101 THE DEFENSE
is brought out which you feel diminishes your value. Another cause of fear and dislike of others 101 THE DEFENSE
sinner, of flagellating yourself, or diminishing your own value. In so doing, you would diminish the value 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
value. In so doing, you would diminish the value of the Creator. Only the very immature, the 102 THE SEVEN CARDINAL SINS
what comes genuinely out of yourself is of value. You cannot find what is genuinely within you 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
of themselves that they may not put any value on themselves and their perceptions. They may be 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
learn that they are not without worth or value just because they are not always right. They 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
often misleading to label them as such. The value of an action, thought, or attitude can be 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
a sense of accomplishment that has much more value than simply following advice. Then your spirit will 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
your confusions, these discussions will prove of immeasurable value. Help will then be given as much to 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
what of the motives. This alone determines its value or lack of it. Nothing in itself is 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
such experiences so as to attain the full value and deep significance they harbor. Such glimpses of 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
way. Such help and contribution is of great value, and the cosmic forces thank such people in 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
inner double motion, you will find a psychological value in understanding the nature of the emotions and 112 HUMANITYS RELATIONSHIP TO TIME
or principles and is, as such, of lesser value than the intimate relationship of human love that 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
them to be wrong. Accepting your self's inherent value is sometimes as difficult, or even more so 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
unpleasant because it conforms to the superimposed, arbitrary value system you often follow. I sometimes mention the 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
Many other factors also contribute to determine the value system of a society. Due to people's inclination 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
may seem pleasurable while going against the temporary value system, or they may be unpleasurable yet conform 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
may be unpleasurable yet conform to the temporary value system. However, if you act according to true 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
values only because they conform to the temporary value system and remain unaware of the eternal values 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
the decision derives from one or the other value system. There is no formula. You cannot come 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
out their pent-up hostility by following the existing value system. In recent times, the norm has been 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
means a substantial and significant growth of lasting value, of lasting impact. Be blessed, all of you 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
from some participants, this may prove of great value, my friends. Are there any questions now? QUESTION 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
strong due to denial and false guilt? The value of such an approach to yourself cannot be 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
is distorted in this respect, and their entire value system suffers from unrealistic reflexes. To be more 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
the reason for your no-current has a therapeutic value beyond your present comprehension. As you talk to 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
to give a simple example of the healing value of knowing the truth, to make my words 127 EVOLUTION'S FOUR STAGES: AUTOMATIC REFLEXES, AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWING
sense that without these creative powers nothing of value can come into existence. On the other hand 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
is unthinkable when your innermost concepts, perceptions, and value systems are in accordance with reality that you 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
eliminate the latter. Both approaches have their great value, but if one is pursued without the other 138 THE HUMAN PREDICAMENT OF DESIRE FOR, AND FEAR OF, CLOSENESS
values. As you learn in each moment to value, appreciate and enjoy what life offers you, you 139 DEADENING OF THE LIVE CENTER THROUGH MISINTERPRETATION OF REALITY
comes from this extended understanding is of lasting value. It affects your self-realization and your daily life 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
on others, as well as question its protective value. When you are no longer sure that the 146 POSITIVE CONCEPT OF LIFE-FEARLESSNESS TO LOVE-BALANCE BETWEEN ACTIVITY AND PASSIVITY
a negation of your dignity, of your essential value; or perhaps a denial of wishes. Your original 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
always destructive. It actually does destroy the other's value, at least in terms of your desire and 148 POSITIVITY AND NEGATIVITY: ONE ENERGY CURRENT
the same coin. People who genuinely feel their value never need to prove themselves better than others 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
better than others. Only those who doubt their value need to do so. I began this lecture 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
this is the case, it is of great value to merely observe your reluctance to relax and 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
is really worthwhile, meaningful and fulfilling, of lasting value, can ever be a product of ego function 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
a special day in itself is of any value or importance as such, but because at times 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
mutually complementary manifestations of nature, both having their value, beauty, and function. Only the most distorted personality 164 FURTHER ASPECTS OF POLARITY -- SELFISHNESS
in still another, in the negation of personal value. There are many variations of this experience. Each 167 FROZEN LIFE CENTER BECOMES ALIVE
the apparently unsuccessful attempt will have an indirect value and benefit: It will loosen up some hardened 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
disturbance offers the best opportunity, for if you value the truth of the moment, the truth of 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
meet your destructive side. You will learn to value and nurture the deep instincts you have always 174 SELF-ESTEEM
a beautiful theory, but deeply knowing its immediate value and applying it every day of your life 175 CONSCIOUSNESS: FASCINATION WITH CREATION
not something you have to take at face value. You can experience it yourself. Now let us 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
than others, I am worthless, I have no value. But I must hide this fact, so I 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
outer unifications. Physical and mental skills have their value, but they miss the mark as a substitute 178 THE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE OF GROWTH DYNAMICS
is affirmative, it ceases to be someone else's value, it becomes indeed one's own value and truth 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
someone else's value, it becomes indeed one's own value and truth. I recapitulate: When the self is 179 CHAIN REACTIONS IN THE DYNAMICS OF CREATIVE LIFE SUBSTANCE
forms of meditation may have more or less value, but my suggestion to the friends who work 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
striving for full pleasure underneath the irresponsibility and value it as such, you will also find how 184 THE MEANING OF EVIL AND ITS TRANSCENDENCE
overcome previous forms, which are no longer of value in the life of the people concerned. The 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
go to pieces. However, what is of true value will automatically and organically rebuild itself. Imagine a 197 ENERGY AND CONSCIOUSNESS IN DISTORTION: EVIL
destructive attitude is an expression of an underlying value judgment, and these value judgments must be very 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
expression of an underlying value judgment, and these value judgments must be very clear as to their 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
you about creation will be of immediate, practical value for your own development. Not only will it 203 INTERPENETRATION OF THE DIVINE LIGHT SPARK INTO THE OUTER REGIONS - MIND EXERCISES
admitted the worst, you will find your true value. Anyone entering this path should be prepared for 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
be astounded. If you could truly perceive the value and significance of what each one of you 212 CLAIMING THE TOTAL CAPACITY FOR GREATNESS
been spoken by all religions and philosophies of value. They are surely not new. But giving is 213 THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL MEANING OF LET GO, LET GOD
the glory of it. And we know the value of it, how you contribute to all of 218 THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS
hope for no consequences. When people deny the value of a spiritual path of self-confrontation, although possibly 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
important differences between the old and the new value systems. I say new, though they have always 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
is one of the hallmarks of the new value system that has already begun to sweep the 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
planet. This clashes, of course, with the old value system, which functions merely from the surface, from 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
you will see that they have immediate practical value for you. It is often said that this 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
then rebel against the group and deny its value. You also find this rebellion within you, and 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
to them as if they still had reality value. To the degree that you are doing this 227 CHANGE FROM OUTER TO INNER LAWS IN THE NEW AGE
after physical prowess ceased to be the prime value. Other values that apply equally to both sexes 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
in order to convince himself of his own value. This applied to animals, to peoples whom he 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
prowess has ceased to be an individual's main value? Woman could not simply be a victim of 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
their reactions nor take them blindly at face value. They will learn the process of investigation, of 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
problem of values and self- identification. Fundamentally, two value systems govern human beings. One system is that 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
to show you the ramifications of these two value systems. Most human beings function on the level 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
a tremendous amount of anxiety. Therefore the appearance value system is insidious and poisonous. It is much 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
find they are not so subtle. Actually the value system of appearance, as opposed to the value 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
value system of appearance, as opposed to the value system of being, makes all the difference in 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
money for the sole sake of proving your value. When you operate with being values you do 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
rejected, as long as you operate with the value system of appearance, you will feel totally devastated 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
and ulterior motives, your security in your own value will be so grounded in reality that no 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
is a profound and important aspect of the value system you adopt. When you function in your 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
own sake! Yet another aspect of these two value systems is knowing what you really want. If 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
of appearance values exist, while only one being value exists as far as your own higher self 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
of self-expression of all higher selves. Your being value can never interfere with the higher self value 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
value can never interfere with the higher self value system of another person. When conflict arises, at 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
an imagined desire that fits into the appearance value system you have adopted. And when you follow 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
are tainted by the falsehood of the appearance value system in which you live and with which 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
general direction is, you can use the being value system as you grope, ask and wait receptively 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
from the truth. If you know your own value and your own power and you respect yourself 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
indeed you must be considerate of others and value them. You cannot devalue yourself and value others 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
and value them. You cannot devalue yourself and value others or vice versa. It is an illusion 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
way for a deep knowledge of your own value, of your right to stretch your whole being 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
here the word you speak about your own value. There is a direct linkage between the power 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
if you secretly believe that you have no value and therefore no right to experience bliss? How 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
words of truth. Is this assertion of my value a defense or a real expression? Underneath my 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
arrogance, do I falter and doubt my intrinsic value? And when answers to these questions show that 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
ego gratifications, however, the original facets of true value are contained. Your dignity is a reality that 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
petty pride of the limited ego. The true value of your inner spirit aims for rich fulfillment 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
attitude, in my approach to life, in my value system, in my thought processes, in the feelings 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
or simply a follower. Both roles have their value and carry their distinct differences. But when the 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
child are equal as far as their innate value is concerned. But they are certainly not equal 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
a certain society may be of the highest value on deeper levels of reality, and vice versa 243 THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL FEAR AND LONGING
tradition. There are those who put so much value on tradition that all common sense goes overboard 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
to tradition, to the past, is of any value. They rigidly reject any change, which is of 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
belief that only new findings can be of value, that all that has existed in the past 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
a dynamic now; you will be able to value what deserves to be valued from the past 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
fate of so much that once had deep value. People stopped the movement due to their fear 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
full-fledged human being, find your true and realistic value, and find God's love for you that has 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
out. To recognize all this is of tremendous value for you. You cannot deal with an enemy 248 THREE PRINCIPLES OF THE FORCES OF EVIL -- PERSONIFICATION OF EVIL
a just and trustworthy universe has much greater value. This is parallel to experiencing at certain stages 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
in you now, will you know your real value. In this process you will inevitably find that 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
new self-confidence and a sense of your own value, learned to trust God and life more and 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY
attitudes are under discussion is this of any value. And even then, in most instances, the realization 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
to you that, quite apart from the tremendous value for your personal evolvement and your overall task 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
give your life, your pathwork, your endeavors greater value. You will learn to unify an arbitrary duality 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
process and you comprehend its intrinsic necessity and value. You can observe how the same process happens 257 ASPECTS OF THE NEW DIVINE INFLUX: COMMUNICATION, GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPOSURE
accept your guilts and to find your real value. So what you need is a continuous double 258 PERSONAL CONTACT WITH JESUS CHRIST-POSITIVE AGGRESSION-REAL MEANING OF SALVATION

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