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understand the marvel of the creation of these laws that let you, with the power current of 52 THE GOD-IMAGE
God's will does not manifest so easily. God's laws work within the soul. If people who are 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is similar in this respect. All these laws, the laws of reincarnation as well as any 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
similar in this respect. All these laws, the laws of reincarnation as well as any other laws 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
laws of reincarnation as well as any other laws, follow a natural procedure and do not happen 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
individual entity in question is considered in these laws, but his own fulfillment of the law is 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
believe that whatever happens in accordance with God's laws cannot be in any way bad or harmful 54 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
you. It exists impersonally, as do all spiritual laws. The person who can tune into it can 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
am saying, you would realize that these impersonal laws are kind and completely good. It is no 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
beings in the universe. Cosmic principles, forces, and laws exist impersonally for all alike. If you would 56 CAPACITY TO WISH -- HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY MOTIVES IN DESIRE
to understand to a fuller degree all the laws of the soul, the laws of human relationship 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
degree all the laws of the soul, the laws of human relationship, and the laws of the 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
soul, the laws of human relationship, and the laws of the universe. Then you will no longer 57 THE MASS IMAGE OF SELF-IMPORTANCE
my life would take another form. All measures, laws and regulations apparently affect you, and over these 61 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
and outer conduct according to the universal spiritual laws of love, truth, and justice are known to 62 MAN AND WOMAN
birth in soul, so to speak. The same laws governing physical birth hold true for spiritual birth 62 MAN AND WOMAN
doors for understanding your self, others, and the laws of the universe. The outer will is tense 64 OUTER WILL AND INNER WILL -- MISCONCEPTION ABOUT SELFISHNESS
and more. Doubt in God, doubt in the laws of the universe, doubt in the continuation of 65 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
life on the earth plane and the spiritual laws of absolute reality where these same deductions and 66 SHAME OF THE HIGHER SELF
because of impatience and frustration, sometimes disregard God's laws and try by compulsion and man-made law to 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
the Scriptures, because the basic spiritual attitudes and laws are completely lacking in what is called communism 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
are the seemingly mysterious, but actually very real laws and mechanisms of the psychic forces. This knowledge 67 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
relating to crime and the upholding of social laws for the good of the community, one's personal 68 SUPPRESSION OF POSITIVE AND CREATIVE TENDENCIES - THOUGHT PROCESSES
cannot be the determining factor. If the cosmic laws were made as you want to imagine them 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
work of self-finding, or shortly thereafter. By what laws the time element of cause and effect works 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
by static general rules, but by individual soul laws. So, my friends, when you say to yourself 69 THE FOLLY OF WATCHING FOR RESULTS WHILE ON THE PATH; THE VALID DESIRE TO BE LOVED
acquire an understanding of the inner world, its laws, its reality, and the interplay of cause and 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
understanding the larger universe with all its spiritual laws. Only by perceiving the inner universe, with all 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
all its infinite possibilities, with its logical, just laws operating within man and between man and his 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
will not fear the truth of the flexible laws of the universe. Nor will you fear life 72 THE FEAR OF LOVING
In this connection you must understand that God's laws work in this way: Only one who is 76 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Compiled from Private Sessions and Earlier Lectures)
the basis of all religions. For the divine laws work eternally within the psyche and this will 77 SELF-CONFIDENCE: ITS TRUE ORIGIN AND WHAT PROHIBITS IT
cooperation and communication. You know that the same laws hold true for all levels of existence. It 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
which another person responds. This center governs the laws of communication, and, on a lower level, of 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
a more superficial form of communication. All universal laws tend to work freely when the human entity 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
the human being is in disharmony with these laws, because of ignorance or lack of development, then 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
of ignorance or lack of development, then the laws become broken, twisted, and distorted, and communication cannot 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
to ultimate union is blocked until the harmonious laws are restored within the entity. If you review 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
be easy to see how you break these laws. If you are overeager or overanxious, if your 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
you combine this awareness with knowledge of the laws of communication and balance, you will gain even 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
These are the two major distortions of the laws that govern communication, with many subdivisions and personal 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
-- will show you the truth of these laws. The truth is that outer events seemingly unrelated 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
you set in motion. The knowledge of such laws will liberate you and give you the strength 80 COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, UNION
begin to experience the reality of the spiritual laws and truth. It is no coincidence that people 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
come to believe in the reality of spiritual laws and truth. This rarely indicates acceptance of a 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
all levels. This means not only that cosmic laws and spiritual truth are disregarded, but that reality 82 THE CONQUEST OF DUALITY SYMBOLIZED IN THE LIFE AND DEATH OF JESUS
of a true wisdom that knows that the laws of the divine world take care of everything 83 THE IDEALIZED SELF-IMAGE
is logical and in keeping with the universal laws of the cosmos. The argument can be advanced 87 THE NEXT PHASE ON THE PATH; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
enough to be free of destructive impulses, the laws to prevent such destruction need not be combined 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
hostile domineering tendencies, toughness, and denial of all laws and rules, you may be certain that fear 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
run counter to your beliefs and the spiritual laws you know so well, you can be sure 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
perceive the perfection of the universe and its laws, of which you are an integral, contributing part 88 RELIGION: TRUE AND FALSE
intellectual process? Is love a lukewarm matter of laws, words, letters, regulations, and rules you talk about 89 EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND ITS FUNCTION
who appear outwardly quite rebellious against all moralizing laws and rules. Whatever words you use to describe 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
still far too undeveloped to live without outer laws. When it comes to conduct, such laws serve 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
outer laws. When it comes to conduct, such laws serve as protection and are necessary. But it 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
deep within yourself, instead of in the rigid laws and rules you borrow because you are too 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
emotions guide their lives without recognizing the ethical laws? ANSWER: I must say that I expected this 90 MORALIZING -- DISPROPORTIONATE REACTIONS -- NEEDS
about God and the spirit world and its laws you will be able to change yourself without 92 REPRESSED NEEDS - RELINQUISHING BLIND NEEDS - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY REACTIONS
whole world and in accordance with all spiritual laws, and yet be dishonest. You may feel divided 94 SIN AND NEUROSIS -- UNIFYING THE INNER SPLIT
automatically change. Such change is based on the laws of evolution and organic growth. But there is 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
you grows organically and healthily according to the laws of nature, while another part remains static. You 95 SELF-ALIENATION AND THE WAY BACK TO THE REAL SELF
in comparative harmony. You understand and perceive the laws of the universe. You are capable of loving 97 PERFECTIONISM OBSTRUCTS HAPPINESS -- MANIPULATION OF EMOTIONS
same. Also, it is said that the universal laws are harmonious, yet many manifestations of nature are 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
all. ANSWER: You see only fragments of these laws. If you see a fragment of a whole 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
particular cosmic sphere. The harmony in the universal laws must therefore sometimes be expressed in their apparent 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
an arbitrary God. It is inherent in the laws that work according to their environmental conditions. For 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
dry one. The potent forces of the universal laws are determined by the existing climate at any 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
In other words, what you do with the laws determines their manifestation. Whether this is done consciously 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
consciously or unconsciously makes no difference. Thus the laws may at times have a benign effect and 98 WISHFUL DAYDREAMS
Christians. My two questions are: Are the dietary laws based on that which is unclean, or on 101 THE DEFENSE
days? ANSWER: To your first question: The dietary laws were given at a time when human beings' 101 THE DEFENSE
certain periods of history, under different circumstances, the laws were changed. Nowadays, it is unnecessary for religion 101 THE DEFENSE
up such rules. At no time did these laws have anything to do with spiritual life. They 101 THE DEFENSE
conditions that make it necessary to observe certain laws as long as the specific conditions prevail. When 101 THE DEFENSE
specific conditions prevail. When the conditions change, the laws will be eliminated. To persist in keeping them 101 THE DEFENSE
cannot be learned by rules and regulations and laws and doctrines you absorb with your brain. This 103 HARM OF TOO MUCH LOVE GIVING -- CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE WILL FORCES
do not trust yourself to be without rules, laws, concepts, and ideals from outside. Without the knowledge 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
really could already be at this time, moral laws become a whip and a prison, so that 104 INTELLECT AND WILL AS TOOLS OR HINDRANCES OF SELF-REALIZATION
this universe? Man begins to perceive nature, her laws. He observes the magnificence of nature's laws. And 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
her laws. He observes the magnificence of nature's laws. And he begins to wonder. This first wonderment 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
towards relating to the Creator. Who created these laws? Who made all this? Is any superior mind 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
wise and resourceful Creator of all the natural laws that he can see. Since he cannot yet 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
awareness and perception of life and nature, her laws and the significance of creation. 2) a reaction 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
will; who rewards you if you obey His laws; who guides you without your active participation in 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
exist. But they do not exist as ready-made laws. They exist because of man's inherent rhythm of 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
has thus opened a channel within through which laws of being can penetrate to him. This is 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
that any means exist that can interrupt the laws of cause and effect, that God can protect 105 HUMANITY'S RELATIONSHIP TO GOD IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
occasionally. All this goes according to certain rhythmic laws in the universe. But in the final analysis 109 SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THROUGH RESTITUTION FOR REAL GUILT
of the spirit. The power of the cosmic laws is at all times available, but it depends 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
miracle, merely because he does not understand the laws in operation. If you imagine the complicated mechanism 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
because humans have not studied and found the laws governing these manifestations. Your electrical and technical equipment 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
the power of the spirit and the cosmic laws, never seeing or sensing their manifestation and existence 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
may not understand the exact operation of the laws necessary to produce such phenomena, the knowledge already 110 HOPE AND FAITH AND OTHER KEY CONCEPTS DISCUSSED IN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
have their own life, which functions according to laws similar to the physical laws. The child is 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
functions according to laws similar to the physical laws. The child is dependent not only for its 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
humanity has sensed to a tiny degree certain laws of the rhythmic movement of time, for example 113 IDENTIFICATION WITH THE SELF
self-respect. So reach inside. Realize that the universal laws work in such a way that nothing whatever 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
-- the principle is the same. The natural laws apply to all created forces, whether they be 114 STRUGGLE: HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY
committing destructive acts, the mere existence of social laws would serve as well, or better, than the 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
but not least, whenever a person rebels against laws and all standards of ethics and morals, he 116 REACHING THE SPIRITUAL CENTER-STRUGGLE BETWEEN LOWER SELF AND SUPERIMPOSED CONSCIENCE
framework of the evolutionary process that determines the laws of reincarnation. I want to help you understand 118 DUALITY THROUGH ILLUSION -- TRANSFERENCE
the organism is in disharmony with the universal laws, the three factors oppose one another. So it 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
of pleasure. Behind the superstructure of moral standards, laws, and rules lies the craving for pleasure supreme 119 MOVEMENT, CONSCIOUSNESS, EXPERIENCE: PLEASURE, THE ESSENCE OF LIFE
life to remove the outer provocation. Certain unalterable laws of growth and development apply to all living 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
you can make a comparison between the individual laws and processes of growth and those of humanity 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
whole is an entity, governed by the same laws as the individual who is a part of 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
humankind and the individual. They conform to identical laws of living and growing. This concept is perhaps 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
the question in order to understand certain spiritual laws in connection with humanity's fate on this planet 120 THE INDIVIDUAL AND HUMANITY
the knower with the great spiritual principles and laws. Knowing them opens up the world. Knowing divine 127 EVOLUTION'S FOUR STAGES: AUTOMATIC REFLEXES, AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWING
inner, personal universe reveals the principles and spiritual laws of creation, of the universe as a whole 127 EVOLUTION'S FOUR STAGES: AUTOMATIC REFLEXES, AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING, KNOWING
repulsion, according to law, that is like the laws of chemical bonding. You must not imagine that 130 FINDING TRUE ABUNDANCE BY GOING THROUGH YOUR FEAR
an integral part of nature, bound to the laws of nature. Therefore to distrust this innermost self 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
is only because you do not understand its laws. The inner self, or the real self, is 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
truths. This is one of the great, important laws for you to know and deeply comprehend. In 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
for you become the master of all existing laws. Even people who have never heard of such 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF
its wish is negative. It will clutch to laws and conditions of the little ego, thereby distorting 132 THE FUNCTION OF THE EGO IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE REAL SELF

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