Self-Awareness
The frame of mind of wanting final realization supports seeking. It in no way invites final realization.
Tag: PSYC
Ego Tricks
The ego can be obvious, or it can be very subtle as it projects its values and conditions onto its idea of spiritual realization. The way the ego sees spiritual realization gives shape and flavor to the experience of seeking, which is different for different people. So, what is the purpose of enlightenment or spiritual […]
Surpass the Master
— Can you comment on the notion that the student can surpass the master? In arts, sports, or any other human activity that seems to be the case rather often. Spiritually, the notion that the student can surpass the master is absurd. The true Master was never above anything or anyone, neither below; neither better […]
The Fourth Way
— Why did you abandon the Fourth Way system? I have not abandoned it as a system of psychological delineation. I still use it when communicating. It is the most accurate psychological system I have ever encountered. It is an example of objective knowledge, but not in the original form that I learned it. What […]
Belief
What is the importance of belief? Belief, or faith, is a genuine function of the mind. It is an attitude. Faith is important and useful in the right circumstances. It imbues the mind with positive energy, and new positive action becomes possible. For that to be the case our actions must be congruent with our […]
Will and the Power to Do
— Some teachings say that we must develop will and the power to do… Early on the path, seekers must find the power to sustain their efforts to journey through the jungle of psychological suffering and painful karma. The individual must believe they have power; otherwise, they will crumble under the pressure. However, that is […]
Anger
— Why is Enlightenment so desirable? Because it is the end of suffering. — What kind of suffering? The suffering that is based on the imagination of and identification with a vulnerable “I.” For example, anxiety, guilt, hurry, feelings of oppression, feelings of inadequacy, stubbornness, greed, fear of the future, fear of loss or lack, […]
Men Number…
— Are you a man number…? Zero. Being a man or a woman or a person is a garment. There is no grand state I must experience. There is no new revelation that must occur. There is no essential vulnerability. I put on my name, body, and personality every morning and live their pleasures and […]