Defining Values and Goals A Stable Structure In Consciousness One of the great tragedies, both in meditation and in daily living, occurs when people embark on noble endeavors without the capacity to complete them. It happens in meditation when we resolve to change a...
Establishing an Enlightened Self-Image A Window To The Light “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?” the wicked queen was wont to ask. As long as her subconscious was strong enough to distort the oracle, the answer always was, “Why, you are,...
The Skills We Need to Meditate Intelligent Cooperation Many people, unfortunately, believe that just making contact with our Higher Self is the entire purpose and work of meditation. Once this basic contact is achieved, they then “rest” in a state of identification...
Entering the Meditative State Something Different Contacting our Higher Self in meditation is a bit more complex than plugging in a television set and turning it on. In just a matter of moments, the television connects to the right station and an image comes into...
We turned off the typewriters and decided to take a break. “It’s a shame that so many good people become trapped in nonsense about the higher life and meditation,” remarked Bob. “Maybe now they won’t.” As Bob said these words, the room began to glow again. Soon,...
We had hardly finished this chapter when Herman suddenly appeared again, this time with a loud thunderclap and an elegant flourish, as much of a flourish as an angel can make. He stood before us, more brilliant, more angelic, and more dazzling than ever before. “I...
Preparing to Meditate Carefulness One of the great problems in spiritual growth is carelessness. We fail to pay sufficient attention to what we are doing, why we are doing it, or how well it is being done. Meditation is a very precise practice. It is important to hit...
The Importance of Being Active The Active Mode There is an old axiom that if we want to learn how to play the piano, we had better play the piano. It will not help to stare out the window, gather daisies, manicure the dog, or take a nap. Only by practicing the piano...
The Role of Meditation Stretching the Mind There are many practical ways the potential of meditation can be harnessed. We can be inspired by good ideas which will assist us in our work. We can establish a healthier rapport with others, helping us build better...
The Western Approach West Meets East The two most important elements of human consciousness are the personality, which we use in daily self-expression, and the Higher Self, which most of us largely ignore. These two aspects of our life are linked by a bond of...
