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The Law of Seven and Chief Features

The writings here on The Law of Seven and Chief Features are from a series of posts in 2019 from a closed Facebook group, Gurdjieff Ouspensky Self Observation, led by David Tuttle. As the enneagram predicts, manifestations of the Law of Seven govern the variety of human activities. Under the law of seven is the […]

by Benjamin B

Created and Uncreated Light

Work in the Fourth Way requires efforts–but sometimes higher states come of themselves. We can term our efforts ‘Created Light,’ and those of presence coming on its own—‘Uncreated Light.’

by David Tuttle

Developing Higher Consciousness

If we are looking for life-changing experiences, for connecting with the hidden higher centers, we must remember that everything begins with bringing our native awareness to the present moment.

by Elisa Eidner

The Eternal Instant

We live each day of our lives embraced by a longing, a very deep longing. It is a formless void that we dare not stare at, but that is there. It burns within us as a constant reminder of a higher and more sublime reality.

by Walther Sell

The Grace of Uncreated Light

Being satisfied with the present moment means being unconcerned with whether or not higher forces will allow one the grace of experiencing one’s higher self. At this point, one accepts whatever the moment brings. After consistent efforts over a long period of time, one may experience Uncreated Light at unexpected moments. Yet this is the result of previous efforts.

by Ernst Newman

The Light of Presence

If the divine call is ignored, there is no telling when it will come next. If the steward recognizes the call, it immediately switches duties. Instead of making efforts to create light, it submits in silence and makes space for uncreated light.

by Klaus Labuttis

What is Awakening?

Only a man number four starts to understand that there is another world beyond. He is between two chairs. What is awakening?

by Susan Rainer

Love Overcomes All Obstacles

Love is necessary for created and uncreated light. A Fourth Way teacher has said that presence cannot exist without love and love cannot exist without presence.

by Ruth Atkins

Names for Uncreated Light across Traditions

What are other names for “uncreated light” in the traditions of esoteric schools throughout history? This list may help.

by Natassa Cavalli

Uncreated and Transcendent Light – a Story of Harmony

What is the experience of divine light? As the sunlight can have an amazing effect on a group of fish jumping over the surface of the sea, so Uncreated Light affects us when we transcend ourselves. Meaning that our steward is still working to balance our four lower centers and recedes only under the astonishing […]