the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter ii (the existence of higher faculties)

“In the preceding chapter we referred to the law of inspiration, that we draw in, inspire, whatever the mind is centered upon to the exclusion of all else, and that the wonderful formative principle dominating human consciousness at once makes an image, a thought-form of that which is indrawn. But in the process, the principle [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter ii (the existence of higher faculties)

“Man in his developing has become overbalanced in the direction of the reasoning faculties, and as suggested in the preceding chapter, the harmony of a well-rounded maturity demands that the intuitional faculties be understood and given their full function. As intelligent, thinking beings, we find ourselves here with but a vague idea of how we [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“Thou Mighty Silent Watcher, We give praise and thanks for Thy Radiant Presence pouring into mankind, that Thou hast found pleasure in contacting those conscious of Thee, and that Thou hast looked upon this Center with Thy Benevolent Majesty. We give praise and thanks for Thy Omnipresent, Acting Power. Note: It may be possible for [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“It is vitally important for Students to recognize the difference between intellectuality and intelligence. They must understand that the great intellectual development which some acquire and are often so proud of, is but what they have gathered or accumulated from without, and it does not have a firm foundation. However, the opposite of this is [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“Thou “Mighty Infinite Presence”, Thou Mighty Wisdom and Conveyor of Life, Thou Mighty Omnipresence of all Manifestation! We give praise and thanks for the Consciousness, the Realization, the Majesty of Thy Presence. We give praise and thanks that We are aware of Thy All-Conquering Presence, that Thou art the Active, Manifesting Principle in all We [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter i (development)

“The Cyclopean eye figures a reality of life referred to by our Lord when he said: “If thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” (Matt. vi. 22.) For purposes of concentration upon one subject, the physical eyes and the eyes of the mind become one—physically upon the book before you, [...]

the goal of life or science and revelation: chapter i (development)

“The terms “inspiration” and “revelation” have been misapplied, and therefore need definition. Inspiration bears to revelation the relation of cause to effect. Inspiration is not necessarily the act of a human agent becoming a medium of expression for a being in the spirit-world, but it is a well-known phenomenon of everyday life. The act of [...]