The Fourth Way and Esoteric Traditions
Follow your heart when you come in contact with a spiritual source. Do not judge too easily; give it some time to understand the concept and how it works. As you embark on the journey of inner evolution, independent of the body’s likes and dislikes, faith becomes your guiding light. You plant a seed of […]
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The path toward illumination is thick with false illusions and traps of imaginary perceptions. My inner journey started with a book. Although, in hindsight, I can now see previous experiences as brief conscious episodes, nothing made sense at the time. The book was In Search of the Miraculous by P. D. Ouspensky. It changed my […]
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Spread yourself without hesitation and look differently at your pain and joy. Become lawless like raindrops and indifferent to your opinions. Where do we start? You are excited about the decision to transform your life and become a spiritual being. You have started reading transformative books, meditating in the morning, eating healthier to feed your […]
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Our journey toward presence must encompass every aspect of our lives; you cannot leave any part out. When you wake up in the morning and recognize the beauty of being alive, it inspires you to embrace the day with the intentionality and appreciation that life offers.
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As George Gurdjieff pointed out, the first step in our journey of self-improvement and love is observing ourselves without the urge to change what we see.
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Ultimately, we may not have much control over our external circumstances, but we can develop consciousness through our experiences. Consciousness, in this context, refers to a state of heightened awareness and understanding. It means a deep connection with our inner self and the world around us. While our lives may follow a particular path, our essence remains unchanged. Our ability to be more awake and conscious is closely connected to our essence. When we are in tune with who we are, we find peace and simplicity, which can lead to a profound awakening.
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When you examine the spiritual authenticity of your life, you know that only your verification can make it true. “There is a vast, enormous difference between words and reality.” – Robert Burton I meditated in a cave with a saintly hermit in the Himalayas, had dinner with a conscious being in California, and was struck […]
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When I stop the chattering of the mind, I start listening to my soul. When I give up my longing, stillness appears. Only when I have appeared is an angel in the room – my higher self. Then, I understand I am a spiritual being experiencing a human existence.
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“Just to stand up with presence is liberation.” Robert Burton Freedom for someone on a spiritual journey is not the liberation to do–but not to do. Awakening starts with the profound realization that I do not have to react to external stimuli. My only freedom is to remain unattached to anything going on in or […]
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Reflecting the Light is not a passive or automatic process. It appears within the attitudes and choices we make. What we focus on expands. To create good habits that bring us forward on our path, we need time, effort, and daily practices to support our aim.
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