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what salvation is. Many people believe that Christ died on the cross for the sins of everyone 22 SALVATION
that was not the reason Christ suffered and died. You will also understand why Christ was left 22 SALVATION
sense, it is correct to say that Christ died for your sins. However, the interpretation that Christ 22 SALVATION
for your sins. However, the interpretation that Christ died for all your sins and all your faults 22 SALVATION
department to which spirits are brought who have died in an accident or whose life ended in 34 PREPARATION FOR REINCARNATION
what you see. My dear friends, Jesus Christ died on the cross in full knowledge of his 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
an animal to wake up after it has died? How do they wake up? I don't understand 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
illusion and idealization would have preferred that Jesus died in a glory of faith without the human 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
the Being who had taught and lived and died by all the truth conveyed again and again 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
 
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I have to circumvent. QUESTION: When a person dies and the spirit reenters the spheres of the 10 MALE AND FEMALE INCARNATIONS: THEIR RHYTHMS AND CAUSES
will be after death. So when a person dies with a fanatic feeling of patriotism, he or 18 FREE WILL
in the case of a newborn baby that dies after two days. Why all this work for 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of several incarnations. QUESTION: If, for instance, somebody dies in a concentration camp, which is a karmic 41 IMAGES: THE DAMAGE THEY DO
make any difference for what reason an animal dies. It is the same as with a human 42 CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS -- OBJECTIVITY AND SUBJECTIVITY
fruition in summer. In the fall it slowly dies. In the winter it is no more. Only 144 THE PROCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GROWING
death is really quite justified, for the ego dies indeed. This may sound like a frightening statement 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
split-off part is integrated with its origin, it dies. Therefore splitting off and dying are related, as 158 THE EGO'S COOPERATION WITH OR OBSTRUCTION OF THE REAL SELF
it dries up, starves, withers -- it literally dies off. For it cannot replenish itself at the 161 UNCONSCIOUS NEGATIVITY ENDANGERS SURRENDER OF EGO TO INVOLUNTARY PROCESSES
death results from the same principle. Physical matter dies off only because underlying life-defeating attitudes fear truth 165 EVOLUTIONARY PHASES IN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REALMS OF FEELINGS, REASON, AND WILL
life center is deadened, the desire to move dies as well. You can see for yourself that 167 FROZEN LIFE CENTER BECOMES ALIVE
is an ongoing process in you that never dies. Usually you are dead to it because your 187 (THE WAY TO HANDLE) ALTERNATION OF EXPANSIVE AND CONTRACTING STATES
even the little self of the ego really dies. It is enlarged and united with the larger 210 VISUALIZATION PROCESS FOR GROWING INTO THE UNITIVE STATE
to all inner states. When a human consciousness dies, as it were, what actually happens is that 211 OUTER EVENTS REFLECT SELF-CREATION -- THREE STAGES
lawful cycles by which the organism lives, expands, dies, reincorporates itself, gives birth to itself, expresses itself 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
fulfill a task in it. Without curiosity something dies. The longing to understand is very important. You 231 NEW AGE EDUCATION
chaos and meaningless arbitrariness. When a human being dies in that state of darkness, the disruption of 243 THE GREAT EXISTENTIAL FEAR AND LONGING
complete world of bliss in which nothing ever dies or wilts, in which life gloriously finds forever 254 SURRENDER
 
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cometh out of the mouth. However, during Lent, dietary restrictions are observed by Christians. My two questions 101 THE DEFENSE
by Christians. My two questions are: Are the dietary laws based on that which is unclean, or 101 THE DEFENSE
the days? ANSWER: To your first question: The dietary laws were given at a time when human 101 THE DEFENSE
 
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one truth. Let me explain why there are differences in the human concepts and how they should 5 HAPPINESS FOR YOURSELF OR HAPPINESS AS A LINK IN THE CHAIN OF LIFE
path of perfection? I refer especially to the differences in the teachings between East and West. ANSWER 13 POSITIVE THINKING: THE RIGHT AND THE WRONG KIND
dissection of Einstein's brain showed no marked anatomical differences between his brain and the brains of other 21 THE FALL
by the frictions and conflicts arising from the differences in outlook and development. So conditions of this 23 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
sure development in the direction of eliminating racial differences. In a few thousand years from now, perhaps 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
religions, and races will have few of their differences left. This will be a sign of unification 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
such time, there will be and must be differences, for only by encountering obstacles can you grow 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
therefore has the best opportunity to unfold there. Differences will exist as long as disunity exists on 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
path, advantage can be a cure, too. Through differences of race, religion, nationality, or various other categories 25 THE PATH: INITIAL STEPS, PREPARATION, AND DECISIONS
you. Remember this, when you want to settle differences, and God will be with you. So, proceed 43 THREE BASIC PERSONALITY TYPES: REASON, WILL, EMOTION
that three separate forces exist and what the differences between them are. There is so much confusion 44 THE FORCES OF LOVE, EROS, AND SEX
QUESTION: What would be the connection, similarities, and differences between anti-life force and the abuse of the 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
supposedly male qualities she wants to further. The differences between man and woman are not as great 62 MAN AND WOMAN
will sense and know many other aspects and differences between the genuine and the ungenuine self. And 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
ever toward true religion. What are the main differences between true and false religion? One of the 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
degrees and forms. There are, of course, crass differences, as, for example, between physical psychic phenomena and 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
to some extent. However, one of the major differences is the well-defined ultimate goal. In mundane psychology 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
the true relatedness which makes the distinctions and differences disappear. In rare moments of bliss, this can 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
certain points in common, in spite of great differences in perception and comprehension between older, more developed 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
again. ANSWER: You can see that there are differences among human beings: some function in a much 135 MOBILITY IN RELAXATION-SUFFERING THROUGH ATTACHMENT OF LIFE FORCE TO NEGATIVE SITUATIONS
exist because of allegiance to unnatural laws. The differences between natural laws and the mores of civilization 150 SELF-LIKING: THE CONDITION FOR UNIVERSAL STATE OF BLISS
may not be able to make room for differences in self- expression. You may also misinterpret the 162 THREE LEVELS OF REALITY FOR INNER GUIDANCE
appearance. The dissension is caused not by actual differences among units of consciousness, but, just as in 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
consciousness, but, just as in the individual, by differences in the development of the manifesting universal consciousness 180 THE SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
a slight degree. People have sometimes perceived the differences in energy emanations -- in color, in brightness 222 TRANSFORMATION OF THE LOWER SELF
just said is one of the most important differences between the old and the new value systems 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
transformation of nations into one human government; religious differences would disappear because the One would be recognized 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
way in man as in woman, since the differences make a complementary whole. But the differences are 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
the differences make a complementary whole. But the differences are not qualitative; they must never lead to 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
and conquered by force. In the New Age, differences will no longer induce fear. When the universe 229 WOMAN AND MAN IN THE NEW AGE
so that eventually nations, religions, and all such differences will disappear. This does not mean that individuality 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
brings a much different picture. Outer diversity or differences will disappear, for they lose their importance. Outer 238 THE PULSE OF LIFE ON ALL LEVELS OF MANIFESTATION
roles have their value and carry their distinct differences. But when the follower resists his -- or 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
it possible to also perceive and determine the differences of expressions. On that outer level of expression 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
ready for -- that of oneness, unity. The differences are wiped out, and you find that Jesus 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
presence in your life. Wipe out the superficial differences and find the great bond of inner oneness 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
souls reaching this plane. In former times these differences were much less acute. There was a greater 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
made the primitive incarnations less noticeable. Now the differences are striking. For you, who work on this 255 THE BIRTHING PROCESS -- COSMIC PULSE
 
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found the key to this problem. One should differentiate between selfishness and self- centeredness. Both are wrong 4 WORLD WEARINESS
This is the immutable spiritual law. You will differentiate clearly in your soul that you have to 4 WORLD WEARINESS
reason for the connection. QUESTION: Various religious philosophies differentiate strongly between dualism and monism. Is dualism a 8 MEDIUMSHIP -- HOW TO CONTACT GOD'S SPIRIT WORLD
a disfiguration of a bone.... ANSWER: You must differentiate between karmic sickness and non karmic sickness. This 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
means only the wrong kind. Once you can differentiate and recognize the two kinds -- even though 47 THE WALL WITHIN
or omission -- then your guilt is justified. Differentiate clearly, my dear friends, between the guilt of 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
to punish the self for them. You must differentiate between the right and wrong forms of both 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
much more constructive. If and when you finally differentiate between these two kinds of conscience, you will 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
as your intellectual understanding is concerned, you must differentiate between two kinds of concepts: those that are 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
ideal picture, so it is very hard to differentiate between the real self and the superimposed self 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
May I ask about this subject too? To differentiate between goal-direction and compulsion, would you explain how 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
them, other clues exist. QUESTION: How can one differentiate between hunches and psychic phenomena? What is the 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
in yourself makes you unable to determine and differentiate. Insecurity, in turn, is the result of an 111 SOUL-SUBSTANCE -- COPING WITH DEMANDS
if it is called upon. It does not differentiate between important or unimportant, big and small issues 126 CONTACT WITH THE LIFE FORCE
is bound to expand toward others. We might differentiate between three stages of numbness. First, numbness toward 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
However, when you feel guilt, you do not differentiate between these vital manifestations, so it makes no 134 THE CONCEPT OF EVIL
has a great problem with those manipulated feelings differentiate between the false and the genuine feelings? ANSWER 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
according to one's own choice. So we must differentiate between those who rightfully dim their creative activity 169 THE MASCULINE AND FEMININE PRINCIPLES IN THE CREATIVE PROCESS
and reject your entire self. You fail to differentiate between rejecting a trait and rejecting the person 174 SELF-ESTEEM
must be commensurate with it. You must also differentiate between cut-off thought and abstract thought. Don't confuse 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
to create, change and affect. Their ability to differentiate is as yet limited, their power to think 217 THE PHENOMENON OF CONSCIOUSNESS
judgmental is a great capacity to distinguish, to differentiate. It is the power to recognize, to be 219 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE -- MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN
of being. It is therefore extremely important to differentiate between the false concept of faith and the 221 FAITH AND DOUBT IN TRUTH OR DISTORTION
higher self, since you are increasingly able to differentiate between it and the wishful thinking of the 223 THE ERA OF THE NEW AGE AND NEW CONSCIOUSNESS
who express a similar resistance. So you must differentiate between being unable to take on selfhood individually 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
blind to it. They are not able to differentiate between the healthy and the unhealthy attitude toward 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
attitude toward group and individual consciousness. They cannot differentiate between healthy selfishness and unselfishness as two expressions 225 EVOLUTIONARY STAGES OF INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CONSCIOUSNESS
which clinches the thought, as it were. So differentiate between the word and the thought. For example 233 THE POWER OF THE WORD
started from. Your despair is that you cannot differentiate between the mask self and the real higher 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
that. All images come from the inability to differentiate truth from falsehood because the image conclusion is 247 THE MASS IMAGES OF JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY
as yet unknown. New words will exist to differentiate between different kinds of love or pain or 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
is, holiness. You need to clearly understand and differentiate between the fear of and resistance to this 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS

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