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It is almost impossible to find the right words to explain these things to you, but this 62 MAN AND WOMAN
broaden your understanding and perception, even though my words are limited and may often appear oversimplified. I 62 MAN AND WOMAN
you who are far away and read my words. Continue on your path and it will free 62 MAN AND WOMAN
Of course it is not so and Jesus' words were never meant that way. I explained at 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of experiencing truth on all levels. In other words, a person can start on the path of 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
tremendous obstruction in itself. There are far fewer words available in the human language than we would 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
blocks in the subconscious, but also because the words which might have been more suitable on a 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of it to pleasure and relaxation. In other words, your life should be harmonious also in the 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
be able to confirm the truth of my words if you examine your feelings and reactions in 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
event would in its larger context. In other words, a particular incident may actually seem to warrant 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
by thinking about it, by feeling how these words apply to you. Are there any questions now 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
action will remain compulsive and unfree. In other words, you first have to become completely aware that 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
behind the rationalization. My dearest friends, may my words give you further material and food for your 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
very important seed for all of you. These words may open new vistas toward a new freedom 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
prayer for another person can be formulated in words asking that the other person receive guidance, inspiration 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
will not bring you any disadvantage. May these words take root in your souls. May each one 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
each one of you find something in the words I am privileged to give you from which 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
yourselves without impatience, without inner haste. May these words help you to search in the knowledge and 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you will all recognize the truth of these words when you listen carefully. Strangely enough, people are 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
whether you actually betray the weak parent in words or deeds, or if you merely desire to 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
can be said will be heard as mere words. But when you arrive at the core of 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
self-responsibility is something that cannot be conveyed through words. It has to be experienced. The healthy soul 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
into themselves do have some understanding of these words. Let me also say this: An insane person 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
life. Put these thoughts or feelings into concise words. You will find a more specific and more 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
concept. The word communism is cognate with such words as communion, community and commonwealth. I find communism 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
can you derive such a benefit. In other words, you must make foreground thoughts out of background 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
quite certain that when you think about my words as objectively as you know how, you will 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
cannot be otherwise and still make sense. These words need not discourage you, my friends. It is 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
I tried to convey to you in my words on this subject. It is absolutely possible that 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
compulsive fight. But with the help of these words you will search in the right direction, so 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
That should serve as a proof that my words also apply to you. After you recognize these 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
you are on the road upward. May these words be the beginning of a new phase on 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
of you. Pray for deeper understanding of the words I gave you tonight. Be blessed in the 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
reservation. As you experience the truth of these words, alive in you to a much stronger degree 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
fever again. ANSWER: I cannot see why my words would not apply to this case, generally speaking 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
unhappiness is greater than the others'. Let my words again be material for your further self-search. And 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
more you live in unreality, or illusion. These words will do you no good if you accept 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
all. Therefore, when you hear or read these words, you may not feel an echo in yourself 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
slightest unpleasant reaction you have when pondering these words, you will quickly close the door tighter. You 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
you truly understand the deeper meaning of these words, you will perhaps understand and somewhat experience what 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
to your deviations. To benefit truly from my words, you must experience your emotions and understand their 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
an ineffable way that cannot be conveyed in words, what absolute reality really means and why this 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
is illusory. As long as these are merely words you hear, as long as you do not 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
for what might or should be. In other words, the rigidly built, imagined situations that prohibit reality 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
across the emotions we discussed today. Then these words should give a direction in which to search 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
very factors I have described here, and my words will help give you clarification. But you can 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
submit is when you truly love. In other words, you often unconsciously create your own inner concept 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
after all your progress. Again I say, these words are not directed to your brain, but to 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
are about to become aware of. Apply these words to the respective emotions! We shall discuss this 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
self-search. It is not enough to hear these words. That will never do anything really substantial, except 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
very significant that you put it in these words. Truth is flexible; by its very nature it 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
mistake? Dare I make a mistake? In other words the deepest fear of the unknown is not 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
of times this evening. And you used the words irrational and unfounded fear. This leads me to 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
it, to save yourself from danger. In other words, it is constructive rather than destructive. Without this 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
something quite different, perhaps best described by the words honor or respect. The respect paid to the 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
the highest intelligence, wisdom and love is beyond words. In the presence of such unlimited greatness, all 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
every one of you help you assimilate the words I speak tonight, so that this will be 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
be loved exclusively and without limits. In other words, the child's desire to be loved is unrealistic 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
but will soon experience the truth of these words in their own personal lives. You already know 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
the point at which they have arrived. My words will enable them to proceed in the proper 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
who have not really begun a self-search, these words may perhaps be somewhat obscure. Intellectually you may 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
glean a new understanding about yourself from these words. Perhaps an occasional glimpse even now, a temporary 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
even now, a temporary flickering emotion that these words may cause in you, will be of help 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
a truce in your outer actions, in your words, and even in your thoughts, the subconscious does 73 COMPULSION TO RECREATE AND OVERCOME CHILDHOOD HURTS
friends, I should like to say a few words which may prove helpful for those of you 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
but always encounter new difficulties within themselves. These words may help you to overcome them and give 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
Write the problems down concisely, describing in clear-cut words whatever area of your life they may deal 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
tense, full of anxiety or impatience. In other words, even if for the time being things go 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
teachings, but perhaps you will now understand my words in a different light and make better use 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
When you start this work, these are merely words. After you have worked diligently and gained some 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
of the old patterns, you will understand these words in their full meaning. You will see how 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
that fulfillment becomes natural and inevitable. In other words, when such a condition exists, both must be 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
I do want you to know that my words are not directed to anyone in particular. This 74 CONFUSIONS AND HAZY MOTIVATIONS
while you are still in this particular incarnation. Words will not convey to you what this change 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
to be. I do not expect that these words will immediately produce this new state in you 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
perception by meditating and trying to feel these words, you may accelerate the transition. Recognizing your commonality 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
to really understand the deeper meaning of these words. Through study and meditation, through trying to feel 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
you will come to the point where these words will be a revelation to you. Then a 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
who cannot even do this. I hope my words will not be misunderstood to mean that you 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
formula? That I cannot give. QUESTION: In other words, it is a state of mind and emotion 75 THE GREAT TRANSITION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM ISOLATION TO UNION
spiritual and psychological attitude is assumed. In other words, as explained to you before, great religious teachers 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
brings a great deal more than the mere words of the teachings. Often this is the reason 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
spiritual resurrection. That is the symbolism of these words. QUESTION: In astrology it is said that the 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
found within yourselves what I discuss here, my words will fortify your findings, bringing them into stronger 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
which loudly claims, I want will feel my words; you will derive a deep understanding from them 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
feelings which are almost impossible to convey in words. The relief of a burden you have unnecessarily 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
the truth within is by using completely different words. You have to find it all afresh. And 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
current in different terms, so that emotionally my words may have no meaning for you. Incidentally, my 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
burning for burning. ANSWER: The meaning of these words has been grossly misunderstood by humankind. It has 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Of course, it is not so and the words were never meant to imply this. The real 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
your difficulties. You have already stopped regarding these words as mere theory, but the better you progress 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
benign Creation. That is the meaning of these words. The various items cited in this saying are 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
also the inner view and vista. In other words, understanding. The more you understand yourself, the better 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you will see that the meaning of these words has a positive, rather than a negative implication 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what I am talking about. You understand these words in a deeper sense than just as theory 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It has been distorted as meaning injustice. The words in Mark 4:25 read: For he that 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
underlying principle and concept of life. In different words, the actions of the hand symbolize your everyday 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
from such thinking, such concepts, such ideas, my words could not possibly be understood. The little that 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
building up into ability, into accomplishment. In other words, a dormant talent may indeed exist, but the 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
in your concepts. It avoids clinging to ready-made words which have by repetition lost their inner meaning 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
this in consideration, and adopt the attitude that words are merely an expediency. This will prevent you 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
will assume genuine attitudes, desires and motivations. These words will make sense to all of you who 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
be solved. It is also right that my words should not be interpreted to mean that our 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to reasons you have discussed tonight. In other words, I did not really feel that way myself 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
others. This may not manifest in deeds or words, but exists as a hidden, well-camouflaged attitude. You 79 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
comprehend me and I could not find appropriate words in the human language to convey what it 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
world is highly individual and relative? In other words, what one sees and perceives as truth, is 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
benefit and strength, some further vision from my words. My friends, this is up to you. Make 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
one side of the two opposites. In other words, the source, which is a unified core, on 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
fulfillment, or -- to put it in the words I used tonight -- pleasure supreme. You have 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
yet something else, for which there are no words at my disposal. As to the practical approach 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
day. It is very difficult to put into words. Perhaps it will help you to understand by 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
pleasure and happiness by self-imposed hardship. In other words, he chooses unnecessary hardship because he so greatly 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
facing the illusory abyss, humanity clings to such words as there is no death and misuses them 81 CONFLICTS IN THE WORLD OF DUALITY
wanted to see in, Jesus Christ. Jesus' last words on the cross expressed his doubt and fear 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
innocence that has nothing to do with the words innocence and purity as used by bigoted religionists 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
the burden it is. No conviction, theory, or words you hear will make you give it up 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
in one of its most fundamental aspects. The words are insufficient; you have to sense rather what 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
truth and help and further enlightenment through the words I gave you tonight. However, you should understand 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
will avail you nothing. As long as these words remain theory you will not be helped by 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
loved, everything would be all right. In other words, love is supposed to solve all problems. Needless 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
others to comply with your needs. In other words, you comply in order to have others comply 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
of shedding this burden cannot be described in words. But, my friends, this is a slow process 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
I bless each one of you. May these words again give you food, not only for further 84 LOVE, POWER, SERENITY AS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES AND AS DISTORTIONS
and to experience pleasure and happiness. In other words, your yearning for pleasure supreme is connected with 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
may be in silence, it may be in words, it may be through any of the human 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
all derive further instruction and benefit from these words. May they open further vistas, further doors, further 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
instead of taking me for granted. In other words, their self-effacement is offered in return for being 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
element to thus recognize inner friction. With these words I bless you and strengthen you with all 86 THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION IN CONFLICT
uncover, feel, and experience the truth of these words. When you really question yourself honestly, you are 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the sake of perfection per se. In other words, the rigid standards and demands of the idealized 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the very person you fear most. In other words, it is the attitude discussed in the previous 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
need not be combined with religion. In other words, religion would not have to convey the idea 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
you wish to become. If you understand these words, not only intellectually and superficially, but after working 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
of false religion can be expressed in these words: I am a weak, helpless sinner. I can 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
well as an entirely different God-concept. Emotionally, the words may often remain the same but the concept 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
and the inner climate will be different. The words are often the same for both true and 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
is not important. QUESTION: One of the last words of Christ was, Father, Thy will be done 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
freedom. ANSWER: Exactly. As I said before, the words are often the same. Truth can so easily 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
is not true. Grace does exist. But no words can convey the concept of grace unless you 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
true concept will dawn on you. In other words, this interim state of aloneness must first be 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
in part, from a poor motive. In other words, either tendency can be healthy as well as 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
underlying motives are. QUESTION: I try to find words to express my inner conflicts. The words seem 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE

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