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become, the more likely you are to be considerate of your fellow human beings. As long as 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
ones, to force them to be tender, sympathetic, considerate! Many other forms exist as well. Find them 53 SELF-LOVE
of egocentricity. Regardless of good intentions, unselfish acts, considerate attitudes, this inner world of egocentricity continues to 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
to be unselfish, self- sacrificing, good, kind, and considerate. Some people adopt one alternative, some the other 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
you respect yourself, then indeed you must be considerate of others and value them. You cannot devalue 232 BEING VALUES VERSUS APPEARANCE VALUES -- SELF-IDENTIFICATION
 
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my own sake, or is this the second consideration? Can you address God and say, Of course 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
they are poor. What is left out of consideration here is that all entities must, in the 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
thoughts that remain conscious. This is one important consideration that you all should remember. Certainly, you should 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
all these considerations -- and the most important consideration from our viewpoint is always what is best 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
and general attitude. All that is taken into consideration and makes up a whole. QUESTION: So something 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
is another issue. It will be taken into consideration eventually. His real and innermost motives will be 18 FREE WILL
my opinions, my experiences, and my advice into consideration. I have a number of helpers whom I 20 GOD: THE CREATION
adjusted them according to His times and in consideration of the ever-evolving development of humankind, but that 22 SALVATION
a tiny little bit of detachment in your consideration of yourself. Later on, when you have gained 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
For the conception, astrological factors are taken into consideration, as well as a number of other details 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
plan. Also, many other factors are taken into consideration. Certain highly trained specialists concentrate on the physical 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
my dear. The divine plan must take into consideration the mass image that exists at any given 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
at any given moment. It also takes into consideration all details of the incarnation of every being 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
are filled with the mass image that any consideration of the self is selfish and sinful. This 53 SELF-LOVE
one, so that all must be taken into consideration. You also have to distinguish one other factor 53 SELF-LOVE
actions in which one just goes ahead without consideration for another person. In fact, lack of decision-making 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you still cannot do it, take it into consideration in your personal work. Why do you resist 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to be in first place, I need special consideration. Because of religious mass images about God, one 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
applies to humanity. All this is taken into consideration in the Plan of Salvation. The fear that 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
open for correction. It is laid open for consideration and thereby made flexible and amenable to change 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
many personal characteristics have to be taken into consideration which change the entire picture. But I may 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
realities are ignored or not fully taken into consideration. The better you understand the spiritual meaning of 62 MAN AND WOMAN
healthy and free sense, reserving for yourself the consideration that you have a right to. COMMENT: May 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to others. You are entitled to the same consideration for yourself as another person. Only as a 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
to accomplish this, you have to give yourself consideration, you have to respect your own rights, and 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
given in a different way than you expect. Consideration has to be given also to the motive 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
same word. We have to keep this in consideration, and adopt the attitude that words are merely 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
will gradually become clear to you. Another important consideration is the time element. The idealized self wants 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
does not matter at this point. The first consideration is to find out how you attain this 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
god. This is not a mental or intellectual consideration, but something I feel. ANSWER: In the first 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
yourself by hiding. There is no room for consideration of anything else. A similar procedure occurs when 101 THE DEFENSE
of life and reality is left out of consideration. Defensiveness can take many forms, as you know 101 THE DEFENSE
it you can do nothing. Therefore, the first consideration is to use the methods of this work 101 THE DEFENSE
to be considered, not only you. If such consideration is not given, then you nullify the relationship 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
given, then you nullify the relationship. Whether this consideration applies to outer and obvious manifestations or concerns 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
is something you have not yet taken into consideration. Not really. QUESTION: You mean me, personally? Or 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
real self. It might be well worth your consideration to look at your unhappiness from that point 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
They demand a minimum of personal sacrifice or consideration. Objects will make no demands. Next on the 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
animals. They require a certain amount of sacrifice, consideration, putting one's immediate selfish comfort aside -- at 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
to both pleasant and unpleasant childhood conditions. The consideration of the exact opposite of the idealized self-image 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
problems. Wherever you stand now, take this into consideration. Are there any questions pertaining to this lecture 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
a similar privileged position? That he wants special consideration? ANSWER: Yes, indeed. This may be absolutely unconscious 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
and enters childhood proper, it has to learn consideration of others and the curbing of its selfish 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
will happen at maturity is not an immediate consideration. Nevertheless you need to pose the question in 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
human psyche, many details must be taken into consideration. It is no longer a question of clear-cut 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
greed which manifests in a need for special consideration. Am I displacing, or superimposing, this original need 121 DISPLACEMENT, SUBSTITUTION, SUPERIMPOSITION
impossible in that you do not take into consideration the human imperfections in all concerned? Do you 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
balance between self-and other-centeredness. Others deserve the same consideration as the self. Others can be liked, loved 127 EVOLUTION'S FOUR STAGES: AUTOMATIC REFLEXES, AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWING
and belittle them. There is no room for consideration, kindness, or sympathy. If these emotions were allowed 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
to your own happiness without saying no to consideration of others. The more you are convinced on 129 WINNER VERSUS LOSER: INTERPLAY BETWEEN THE SELF AND CREATIVE FORCES
be wrongly proud. You fear that the mere consideration of such a possibility would infer overestimation of 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
right time. This again is not an intellectual consideration, but, as always, a spontaneous manifestation of the 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
many different ways, toward love and understanding, toward consideration, toward giving and receiving. But always there is 140 CONFLICT OF POSITIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE ORIENTED PLEASURE AS THE ORIGIN OF PAIN
path from a different angle, with a different consideration, I give you material which you have a 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
while, but every day, when you take into consideration that you may be overlooking many aspects of 153 THE SELF-REGULATING NATURE OF INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
it is contemplated, once it is taken into consideration. So much more of the pain in your 155 FEAR OF SELF -- GIVING AND RECEIVING
as in the present -- with a new consideration. You need to take into consideration that another 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
a new consideration. You need to take into consideration that another meaning exists than the one you 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
radical assumptions, to which they temporarily give serious consideration. If their hypotheses turn out wrong, they have 181 THE MEANING OF THE HUMAN STRUGGLE
lack of awareness, must also be taken into consideration. They may even exist in some areas of 186 VENTURE IN MUTUALITY: HEALING FORCE TO CHANGE NEGATIVE INNER WILL
what is at stake. You have to give consideration to the fundamental question which can be summed 190 IMPORTANCE OF EXPERIENCING ALL FEELINGS, INCLUDING FEAR - DYNAMIC STATE OF LAZINESS
old groove. Such new thoughts may take into consideration that trying out a positive intentionality could be 195 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SPIRITUAL SELF TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE INTENTIONALITY
instrument through whom I speak. Furthermore, take into consideration that every human personality has a depth of 204 WHAT IS THE PATH?
equation in which every possibility is taken into consideration in complete, logical connection with the total picture 216 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE INCARNATORY PROCESS AND THE LIFE TASK
the self's only reality must be taken into consideration, and then self-deception will no longer present a 220 REAWAKENING FROM PRE-INCARNATORY ANESTHESIA
words, what others will think of you precedes consideration of truth and love. You do not abandon 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
What was immediately gratifying seemed good, and no consideration could be given to anything beyond it. Consciousness 227 CHANGE FROM OUTER TO INNER LAWS IN THE NEW AGE
motivated to choose their leaders according to this consideration, the more such leaders will actually be chosen 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
stubbornly rejected, so as to not even permit consideration of it? You do not permit your hearts 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
time/space/movement and measurement. Even a vague and hazy consideration of this concept on your part will change 256 INNER SPACE, FOCUSED EMPTINESS
 
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that particular person; and according to all these considerations -- and the most important consideration from our 14 THE HIGHER SELF, THE LOWER SELF, AND THE MASK
or her life to God; when no other considerations matter at all; when God is always put 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
the desires of the ego, become secondary to considerations pertaining to God and his great plan, and 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
not heed these voices, if you let other considerations, whatever they may be, stand in your way 15 INFLUENCE BETWEEN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD AND THE MATERIAL WORLD
you cannot possibly know what plays into these considerations. You cannot really look into the soul of 18 FREE WILL
is again according to individual characteristics and individual considerations. I could not possibly go into all the 24 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
dire misery either. It depends on so many considerations, my friends, for the judgment or the evaluation 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
personal, and judgment is passed on all personal considerations. Everything is taken into account, and therefore judgment 26 FINDING ONE'S FAULTS
you be a child of God if worldly considerations matter more while considerations of your purification, your 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
of God if worldly considerations matter more while considerations of your purification, your development, and your relationship 37 ACCEPTANCE, RIGHT AND WRONG WAY -- DIGNITY IN HUMILITY
of caution but also of many aspects and considerations of life that are essential in order to 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
with entirely different problems, conflicts, assets, liabilities and considerations. QUESTION: Is it necessary in the development of 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It depends on how it is used. Many considerations play a part in determining whether or not 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
behind symbols is one way in which both considerations can be achieved. The symbolism protects the truth 78 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
to function in spite of seemingly contradictory intellectual considerations, the person has a deep purity and innocence 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
this what we are supposed to do? Such considerations will make it difficult for you to discover 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
So continue your self-search out of these new considerations and do not be impatient if it takes 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
How do we know? There are so many considerations, so many factors we ignore. How can we 91 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
truth, but it may also be based on considerations that have nothing to do with reality. If 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
the kind of daydreaming as well as other considerations. Loss of conscious desires, wishes and goals, or 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
the moment, and with protecting yourself. All other considerations, which are otherwise important for a harmonious and 101 THE DEFENSE
this spontaneous experience of wondering and allowing new considerations to fill him, this, in itself, is prayer 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
of course, entirely irrational, but the attitude contains considerations such as this: If others have hardship too 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
by the loss of others. Just because these considerations are not faced, out of a sense of 123 LIBERATION AND PEACE BY OVERCOMING FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN
evaluation, leaving out many aspects of importance, many considerations of reality that cannot be found on the 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
condemn. It does not occur to you that considerations other than right or wrong may apply to 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
accessible? It is, however, beyond the personal, little considerations of the ego. The dualistic plane is the 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
totally unsentimental way. It disregards personal attachments, social considerations, and any other peripheral values, including personal pain 145 RESPONDING TO THE CALL OF LIFE
historical events -- or in view of superficial considerations, when judging according to appearances and in possession 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
the dimensions of these problems include many other considerations. The ego is incapable of transcending the dualistic 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
your worth, while underneath you doubt it? Such considerations will give you the necessary logic to look 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
in motion within. For some, religious memories and considerations may represent such a push. For others this 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
illusory. Increasingly, you will be governed by true considerations, not by fear of disapproval, by dependency on 172 THE LIFE ENERGY CENTERS
and state this, letting go of all other considerations, the truth will make itself known to you 173 BASIC ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TO OPEN THE CENTERS - RIGHT ATTITUDE TOWARD FRUSTRATION
fill you more and more, based on realistic considerations, instead of wishful thinking. The paradoxes and opposites 182 PROCESS OF MEDITATION (MEDITATION FOR THREE VOICES: EGO, LOWER SELF, HIGHER SELF)
total answer right now is part of it. Considerations of ways that avoid full commitment keep you 183 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF CRISIS
without going into all the manifold details and considerations. The levels to be worked with -- each 193 RÉSUMÉ OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE PATHWORK: ITS AIM AND PROCESS
and negate abundance under the guise of intellectual considerations, and yet inwardly begrudge what others have. I 198 TRANSITION TO POSITIVE INTENTIONALITY
a cohesive, meaningful connection with wider and deeper considerations, the more restless and depressed they become. Whatever 208 THE INNATE HUMAN CAPACITY TO CREATE
to his or her growth above all other considerations in life, will make the connection that will 216 CONNECTION BETWEEN THE INCARNATORY PROCESS AND THE LIFE TASK
honest reasons for your doubts? On what real considerations do you honestly base these doubts? If you 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
you react blindly? Do you let in other considerations? What is your state of mind? In these 240 ASPECTS OF THE ANATOMY OF LOVE: SELF-LOVE, STRUCTURE, FREEDOM
now is to open yourselves up to new considerations and possibilities; I am not asking you to 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS
wisdom, the openness and freshness to give new considerations to old truths and thus flow with the 246 TRADITION: ITS DIVINE AND DISTORTED ASPECTS

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