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Be grateful for any symptom that shows your inner state. QUESTION: My question is about Job. For 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
It can be successful only where a basic inner perfection already exists to some degree. Otherwise it 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
you consciously want. You need to understand your inner self, your unconscious reactions, your inner conflicts and 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
understand your inner self, your unconscious reactions, your inner conflicts and problems. Only through such understanding will 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
image conclusions. Focusing your attention on recognizing the inner roots of outer events will give you the 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
into yourself -- when you let down your inner walls of defense. What do you defend? Why 49 OBSTACLES ON THE PATH: OLD STUFF, WRONG GUILT, AND WHO, ME?
not arise. But even in this case, the inner problems of an entity would never be solved 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
more or less imperfect surroundings that bring its inner problems to the fore. Because of the lack 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
in the adult personality causes all sorts of inner and outer conflicts. Moreover, people are unaware of 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
live up to it in reality. This little inner voice argues, If I am so perfect, if 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
your selfish desires. Then your hope that your inner voice warning against your selfish desire may be 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
take that risk; yet the adult is. The inner child has only the immature desire and craving 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
is because of the simple reason that your inner suffering needs a different answer. The love you 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
will finally reach the goal of unfolding your inner voice of wisdom that guides you according to 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
well as personal -- are violated in your inner and outer reactions, your divine conscience leads you 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
get to the point where you change your inner direction. You will change, not necessarily in your 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
attitudes and trends, in other words, your true, inner personality. As development continues to the highest degree 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
also paying attention to your present difficulties and inner obstacles. The power of concentration you have learned 50 THE VICIOUS CIRCLE
will try this approach, you will reach the inner freedom you are striving for. You must reach 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
opinions. Thus you see can how every wrong inner condition creates a vicious circle, apart from the 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
How did you get it? What are your inner motives for holding the opinion? This is the 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
but now you will be aware of your inner motives and not deceive yourself into believing that 51 IMPORTANCE OF FORMING INDEPENDENT OPINIONS
must now perceive that this refers to the inner image. You are still so involved in your 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
impressions that you are bound to have an inner image about God, as well as on all 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
reaction of wrong thinking, feeling, and action. An inner confusion will arise, since life as it is 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
outwardly weaker, it may have a much stronger inner impression on the soul, and the resulting image 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
you and has a greater influence on your inner growth than you realize. Or it may be 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
the right intellectual concept. Do this quietly, without inner haste or anger at yourself that your emotions 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
means of trying to avoid a change of inner attitude. But as far as your intellectual understanding 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
them and those requiring development from inside -- inner enlightenment that has to be earned in order 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
injustice. Find the cause and effect of your inner and outer actions. Humans like to concentrate unduly 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
point to start with in cultivating your own inner recognition. Words are always insufficient. How much more 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
sense the greatness of the Creator? Every smallest inner deviation and obstruction is a hindrance to understanding 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
alternatives. The only true answer is on the inner level, and it is this: You will always 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
to summon his or her strength to overcome inner blocks and resistances. You who have the noble 53 SELF-LOVE
right conduct, not based entirely on honesty and inner conviction, and not sustained by similar emotions, is 53 SELF-LOVE
deed. Therefore, begin to search for your own inner, and possibly hidden currents of distorted self- love 53 SELF-LOVE
the breaking point -- once you decide through inner growth and understanding that you no longer wish 53 SELF-LOVE
the intention to cheat life will purify your inner vision and understanding, so that you will fully 53 SELF-LOVE
see a small part of the whole picture. Inner self-recognition, however, will reveal more of the picture 53 SELF-LOVE
cheating it in a subtle way with your inner attitude. This is the remedy. It will not 53 SELF-LOVE
healthy soul. To the degree you heal your inner sickness, to that degree you will love yourself 53 SELF-LOVE
actions; it is more a matter of your inner attitude. It is well known that every human 53 SELF-LOVE
borderline lies within the individual; it is the inner truth of each person. It differs with each 53 SELF-LOVE
If the degree is karmically stronger, then the inner desire to change may be lacking. Every case 53 SELF-LOVE
a stimulation. The remedy is in finding the inner fear of letting go, of giving oneself, of 53 SELF-LOVE
homosexual, due to various psychological factors in his inner and outer life, and he is through such 53 SELF-LOVE
willpower, new understanding, and new desire for your inner growth, your inner change. Nothing can be more 53 SELF-LOVE
and new desire for your inner growth, your inner change. Nothing can be more fruitful, more permanently 53 SELF-LOVE
soul for it and let it penetrate your inner being. Be in peace, my dearest friends, be 53 SELF-LOVE
life will come to you by releasing your inner creative and healthy forces that are blocked as 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
before true light and release can come. The inner soul-action is the same that Jesus demonstrated in 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
it can only be the beginning of gaining inner proof through inner enlightenment and certainty. Outer proof 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
be the beginning of gaining inner proof through inner enlightenment and certainty. Outer proof is never sufficient 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what. Because here we are dealing with an inner block and that is much more difficult to 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
help but reap the fruits by losing the inner burden that you still may carry within yourself 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
retire from the outer world and lead an inner life, this attitude shows the same distortion. It 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
universe. It must eventually be found in your inner growth. When you make an effort to go 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
you to point in the direction of the inner disharmonies. And then comes the time of fruition 55 THREE COSMIC PRINCIPLES: THE EXPANDING, THE RESTRICTING, AND THE STATIC PRINCIPLES
way -- which includes seeking and understanding the inner block and the prohibition you set up. Only 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
is often overemphasized as a compensation for the inner disinclination to pay the price in a deeper 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
the wish-fulfillment by setting up blocks. Find these inner, hidden reasonings, investigate them closer and come to 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
them at once. This is the most constructive inner action you can possibly adopt. After you have 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
get so far that you actually hear the inner voice shrieking for and demanding approval. You have 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
to your innermost self and to your own inner life plan. Nor can you please all people 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
find this image behind every conflict, outer or inner. Sometimes the connection is indirect; at other times 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
conflict? Due to the unconscious nature of the inner battle, the outer happening responds to your unconscious 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
a major step forward in the direction of inner freedom. The example I gave is just one 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
after you have made your recognition. But your inner motives will change. In some cases, your outer 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
if it is a natural result of your inner growth. The first thing you should be concerned 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
can now stand on my own feet. My inner life and value is not dependent on others 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
But this in no way proves that the inner reaction has truly been eliminated or that the 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
to terms with it in a process of inner maturing and growth. The infant realizes very early 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
them from the point of view of the inner infant. First, discover where the infant still exists 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
the infant in you, you cannot understand certain inner conflicts as being the effect of the chain 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
out also takes the form of the following inner argument: Since there is only black and white 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
denied me, let me enjoy the all-black. This inner process propels the entire chain reaction into renewed 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
wanted a happy outcome, you would display an inner readiness which would be bound to bring success 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
to bring success. Often, to the measure the inner readiness is lacking, you overcompensate with a superficial 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
discover without a doubt that the lack of inner readiness, the tiny little inner voice saying no 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
the lack of inner readiness, the tiny little inner voice saying no does exist in you regardless 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
are in no way an indication of the inner attitude. Perhaps you may have guessed that the 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
have guessed that the universal human attitude or inner process just described is not an image; it 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
always as large as the scope of the inner eye and the reach of inner perception -- 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
of the inner eye and the reach of inner perception -- not that of the outer knowledge 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
state, will have a creative, uplifting effect, causing inner growth and additional strength and freedom. While pain 58 THE DESIRE FOR HAPPINESS AND THE DESIRE FOR UNHAPPINESS
healthy and partly an escape from solving one's inner conflicts. The conflicts are never created entirely by 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
others. They are always due to one's own inner disturbances, in conjunction with the conflicts of others 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
circumstances, but one will try to find the inner root of the problems and eliminate the cause 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
alone. The outer conditions may merely bring the inner problems to the fore. The inner wrong condition 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
bring the inner problems to the fore. The inner wrong condition will finally also create a wrong 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
it is very difficult to cope with the inner situation. The outer conditions are a convenient hitching 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
cosmic knowledge at everyone's disposal, provided the necessary inner conditions are met. It comes out of the 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
on outer actions, while ignoring and neglecting the inner motivations and reactions, thereby being a prey to 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
of life and to help you overcome your inner obstacles. Be in peace. Be in God! 60 59 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
truly exist. They are the product of your inner attitudes and convictions, thoughts and emotions. Many of 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
respect. If you could but see all the inner, emotional effort, you would shudder, because all this 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
others will affect your own wrong attitudes and inner errors. You cannot be affected by any wrongdoing 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
you utterly. By seeing the connection between your inner wrong currents and attitudes and the outer unwelcome 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
will recognize that they come from the same inner level. This is so important, my friends, and 60 THE ABYSS OF ILLUSION -- FREEDOM AND SELF-RESPONSIBILITY
greatest chance to grow out of the particular inner obstacles they have to face. There are also 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the outer and obvious dishonesty and the subtle inner one. QUESTION: I was wondering whether it is 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
such fluctuation is exceptional. All human beings have inner problems and imperfections, images and wrong concepts. They 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
really make such times a major contribution for inner growth and liberation, by following through what I 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
That will make you aware of what the inner person, your psyche, thinks, wants and feels. This 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
no teaching, method or influence can encourage wrong inner concepts any longer. In other words, the more 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
get a minimum out of it because their inner self does not want to accept it. In 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the road to maturity and self-responsibility in the inner and deeper sense -- which might come long 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and can come only from yourself, from your inner desire to forfeit dependency. Dependency often manifests in 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
uncovered, you might call the effects of your inner causes fate. Any other label might serve the 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Rebellion and resentment cease automatically once the personal inner issue is completely understood. However, the inner message 62 MAN AND WOMAN
personal inner issue is completely understood. However, the inner message woman received at this time in history 62 MAN AND WOMAN
similar happened to man. He too received an inner message. He did not follow it through as 62 MAN AND WOMAN
the latter is an essential prerequisite for true inner strength, man has weakened himself at the core 62 MAN AND WOMAN
side. All healthy and strong soul currents, all inner and outer conduct according to the universal spiritual 62 MAN AND WOMAN
from the right principle. One vaguely feels one's inner deviations and tries to superimpose the right way 62 MAN AND WOMAN
just discussed, and also to the individual's personal inner conflicts. It will take hundreds and hundreds of 62 MAN AND WOMAN
you are to the solution of all your inner and outer problems. If you find your hidden 62 MAN AND WOMAN
it, or using it destructively out of an inner rebellion that is not fully understood. Only in 62 MAN AND WOMAN
sufficient for them to be liberated from their inner bonds. Those who like to believe that often 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is very possible that people reach salvation, inner freedom, liberation from untruth even though they do 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
truth will penetrate as the result of an inner experience, and not by any outward acceptance of 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
according to their upbringing, environment, and their personal inner misconceptions or images. Inner resistance blocks the way 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
environment, and their personal inner misconceptions or images. Inner resistance blocks the way to truth. Also, one 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One may even resist an untruth out of inner blocks and subjectivity rather than out of freedom 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
how a belief has come about, on what inner motives it is based -- that is what 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Jesus Christ will eventually be part of the inner experience for all people who develop their souls 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
obstructions are removed. All human beings possess an inner storehouse of faith, love, truth, wisdom, but these 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
are automatically released in the measure that the inner deviations straighten themselves out through the work on 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
And the stronger the superimposition, the stronger the inner, unconscious rebellion against one's own superimposed faith -- 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
no faith or no love and what the inner wrong conclusions are that make you close the 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
that make you close the door to your inner wells of faith and love -- unconsciously in 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
pseudo-faith and pseudo-love. Only after fully understanding the inner causes, misconceptions and deviations with all their ramifications 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for the rebellion. It causes all sorts of inner deviations and errors. It leads people into confusion 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the main difficulties for the human being. Only inner health and objectivity, self-honesty and the removal of 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There is only one answer: by finding the inner obstacles, that is, by taking the path of 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
the path of self-recognition. Creativity is blocked by inner errors. Many of my friends who have taken 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
has unfolded. The path of self- search brings inner liberation. Among many other assets, it also brings 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
in which a talent manifests is dependent on inner freedom. QUESTION: I was wondering about one's attitude 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you will then be able to remove the inner reason for your sickness. But you must find 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
One may not keep the Sabbath in the inner sense and fall short on one's obligations. God 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
often. It will give you understanding of the inner causes of this experience. It will thereby make 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
way it is rightly understood, by finding your inner truth, by facing your innermost self, by freeing 63 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
friends, be in God! 64. OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS Greetings. I bring 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
that two different kinds of will exist: the inner will and the outer will. This is very 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
outer will is tense, impatient, and cramped. The inner will is calm, relaxed, unhurried. The outer will 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
The outer will is anxious and doubtful. The inner will is certain, knowing neither anxiety nor doubt 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
doubt, and anxiety are closely linked. Since the inner will knows no doubt, it can bide its 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
sustained, at least to some extent, by the inner will. To the extent the inner will functions 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
by the inner will. To the extent the inner will functions, success will result. If the degree 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
functions, success will result. If the degree of inner willpower is small in relation to the outer 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS

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