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love will increase proportionately as you no longer dread the abyss of not being loved in return 70 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
rather brings on the very thing that they dread most and fight. However, if you do not 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
When you act out your idealized self, you dread nothing more than that, for taking the responsibility 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
of interacting with certain people, but you may dread relating to others. If so, do not fail 115 PERCEPTION, DETERMINATION, LOVE AS ASPECTS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
misconceptions, having fabricated certain remedies against the illusory dread. These are the pseudo-solutions, connected with the idealized 125 TRANSITION FROM THE NO-CURRENT TO THE YES-CURRENT
state in which one does absolutely nothing. They dread to even hear otherwise, because they imagine the 128 LIMITATIONS CREATED THROUGH ILLUSORY ALTERNATIVES
responsibility for this state, and thereby overcoming the dread of it. Such an attitude will open the 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
being, but suspecting something that fills you with dread and anxiety, you are instantly ready to turn 133 LOVE: NOT A COMMANDMENT, BUT SPONTANEOUS SOUL MOVEMENT OF THE INNER SELF
link in the chain reaction fills people with dread. They unreasonably fear this process because it seems 141 RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL LEVEL OF PERFECTION
other choice but to annihilate yourself; yet you dread annihilation and thus hold on to the demon 189 SELF-IDENTIFICATION DETERMINED THROUGH STAGES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
the center of the area that you most dread. There is no horror that does not bear 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
pay the price. On a deeper level you dread this possibility, but you are also profoundly relieved 249 THE PAIN OF INJUSTICE -- COSMIC RECORDS OF ALL EVENTS, DEEDS, EXPRESSIONS
 
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world. They withdraw into isolation, never experiencing the dreaded defeat, never realizing what a poor bargain they 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
happiness and pleasure while not really avoiding the dreaded unhappiness in the long run. The unhappiness you 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
it all, and so they guard against the dreaded disappointment by summoning their inherently childish claim for 106 SADNESS VERSUS DEPRESSION -- RELATIONSHIP
subsequent powerful forcing current, employed to dispel the dreaded worthlessness, becomes then the means of confirming their 107 THREE ASPECTS THAT PREVENT LOVING
discipline she uses in order to prevent the dreaded self-loss, the weaker and more dependent she becomes 122 SELF-FULFILLMENT THROUGH SELF-REALIZATION AS MAN OR WOMAN
this false premise. To defend yourself against this dreaded happening, you build an elaborate structure. When you 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
-- your endeavors are geared to make this dreaded event not come true. In other words, you 131 INTERACTION BETWEEN EXPRESSION AND IMPRESSION
in the deep psyche, in order to avoid dreaded consequences and the possibility of a real risk 143 UNITY AND DUALITY
life ceases -- or seems to cease. The dreaded ultimate is always non-life. There is nothing beyond 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
and tries to avoid. The defense against a dreaded misconception must be as erroneous as the misconception 147 THE NATURE OF LIFE AND HUMAN NATURE
that such a path is not to be dreaded as a difficult chore. Every step is the 177 PLEASURE -- THE FULL PULSATION OF LIFE
to overcome it and arrive where the previously dreaded state truly does not exist any longer. Only 192 REAL AND FALSE NEEDS
and reality will suddenly appear. Deep within the dreaded area, through the dreaded area, you find the 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
appear. Deep within the dreaded area, through the dreaded area, you find the golden point of light 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
avoidance bears within itself that golden point. Every dreaded point bears its golden center. Go toward it 205 ORDER AS A UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLE
 
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their minds and bodies that they can endure dreadful injuries without feeling any pain. They have learned 40 MORE ON IMAGE-FINDING: A SUMMARY
point of view, even the upheaval and the dreadful sorrows of war have their good points. For 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
Therefore, it is shortsighted to think that a dreadful occurrence on this earth, even war, does not 45 THE CONFLICT BETWEEN CONSCIOUS AND UNCONSCIOUS DESIRES
as you stood before it, ceased to be dreadful once you were through it. Ultimately, you were 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
lies its opposite. To reveal it seems a dreadful admission. You cannot discover the shame if you 117 SHAME: A LEGACY OF CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, EVEN FAVORABLE ONES
 
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but much more exists than you can even dream of. You will not only be able to 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
happens, through a voice within you, through a dream perhaps, or through your own feeling of enlightenment 16 SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT -- WILLPOWER
to find out about your unconscious apart from dream analysis -- but not everyone knows how to 17 THE CALL -- DAILY REVIEW
possible. It can also be seen in a dream. QUESTION: Is it only after the wall has 48 THE LIFE FORCE IN THE UNIVERSE
pictures that you translate into symbols in a dream. If the feeling-body remained during sleep in the 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
the forcing current, you will not need to dream up fixed situations. You will not be rigid 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
vague, floating, often irrelevant thoughts, nor in a dream world. When you float away into the unreality 71 REALITY AND ILLUSION CONCENTRATION EXERCISES
the first place let us not say a dream is sent. Dreams are not really sent. This 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
there is a difference between the so-called psychological dream and the spiritual dream. The dream that is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
between the so-called psychological dream and the spiritual dream. The dream that is given by the Spirit 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
so-called psychological dream and the spiritual dream. The dream that is given by the Spirit World is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
elements are responsible for the difficulty to interpret dream language. QUESTION: Is one of the reasons you 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
sort of formula we might adopt for interpreting dream symbols? ANSWER: Yes, my friends, I have interpreted 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
symbols? ANSWER: Yes, my friends, I have interpreted dream symbols in many years of training. But I 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
great deal of intuition, understanding, and talent. A dream is something extremely personal. There is so much 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
The real benefit of the message which the dream intends to convey is often lost when people 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
be done alone. This applies not only to dream interpretation. But most people do not want to 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
deeper understanding of themselves, whether gained from a dream, or from the observation of their conscious daily 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
you begin. You may then lie down and dream that you are walking up. The dream may 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
and dream that you are walking up. The dream may seem very real, but in reality you 85 DISTORTIONS OF THE INSTINCTS OF SELF-PRESERVATION AND PROCREATION
up. One of the most dangerous things in dream interpretation is generalization. Beware of it. Always use 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
you think, feel, and experience in connection with dream events. The tendency to escape from unresolved problems 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
hold true. You objectify rather than probe the dream for its subjective meaning. Be careful of that 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
meaning. Be careful of that, my friends. A dream always contains a special message to you from 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
a very glorious, beautiful, flattering message into the dream from the spirit world. The true message that 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
would be impossible. There is too much to dream interpretation. I have done this with my medium 96 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS; COMMENTS ON LAZINESS AS SYMPTOM OF SELF-ALIENATION
to this lecture. Many years ago, following a dream interpretation you gave me, I found out that 108 FUNDAMENTAL GUILT FOR NOT LOVING -- OBLIGATIONS
most enlightened people as well who would never dream that they harbor similar unconscious attitudes. The destructive 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
of your unconscious. I will now not discuss dream interpretation, which deals with the translation of deeper 124 THE LANGUAGE OF THE UNCONSCIOUS
you all the many fulfillments you cannot even dream of, surpassing even the greediest self will of 126 CONTACT WITH THE LIFE FORCE
to this state. At the same time, you dream of the state you will eventually find when 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
go of this childish desire for omnipotence, the dream of pleasure supreme -- this seems to me 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
realize that when you give up the perfect dream, what you have now will be so much 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
give and receive all that you can possibly dream of. Not being aware of the life-center is 137 BALANCE OF INNER AND OUTER CONTROL
dynamics, in its aliveness, that you cannot even dream of the effect it can have on the 151 INTENSITY: AN OBSTACLE TO SELF-REALIZATION
output as the creation of the good you dream about. As long as this is not wholly 159 LIFE MANIFESTATION REFLECTS DUALISTIC ILLUSION
too many obstructions to help them realize the dream. Yet, does this very fact not indicate that 185 MUTUALITY: A COSMIC PRINCIPLE AND LAW
you do not happen to have a train dream, it is not an indication or proof that 218 THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS
the experience can appear to have been a dream. The state in which you hear the inner 220 REAWAKENING FROM PRE-INCARNATORY ANESTHESIA
focusing on it. You can awaken from your dream state, your anesthesia, my friends. You can become 220 REAWAKENING FROM PRE-INCARNATORY ANESTHESIA
labor as a valid expression of life, you dream of yourself as a great person in order 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
all further obstructions to real happiness rather than dream about gratifications. If you use the material in 236 THE SUPERSTITION OF PESSIMISM
nature. The other is but a temporary bad dream, but a dream with a deep purpose and 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
is but a temporary bad dream, but a dream with a deep purpose and meaning, a dream 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
dream with a deep purpose and meaning, a dream that is a task. Your earthly lives are 239 CHRISTMAS LECTURE 1975
a train journey. This is why people often dream of being on a train, missing trains, and 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
a train, missing trains, and so on. The dream almost always applies to a specific attitude they 241 DYNAMICS OF MOVEMENT AND RESISTANCE TO ITS NATURE
reveal much greater truths than you can yet dream of. But as long as this vision is 242 THE SPIRITUAL MEANING OF POLITICAL SYSTEMS
frequently occurred to you that you related a dream quite adequately, once you started it, although you 252 PRIVACY AND SECRECY

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