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 [...]

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

“The beginnings of organized life act from instinct without brainpower to define and guide the impulse. The insect moves about apparently without aim, a little way in one direction, and back, then in another. Universal Life runs it in accordance with its form and quality, as the water runs the waterwheel. But as experience is [...]

Isis Unveiled, Volume 2: chapter xii (gazing upon the unveiled truth)

“Our work is done – would, that it were better done! But, despite our inexperience in the art of bookmaking, and the serious difficulty of writing in a foreign tongue, we hope we have succeeded in saying some things that will remain in the minds of the thoughtful. The enemies of truth have been all [...]

Isis Unveiled, Volume 2: chapter xii (gazing upon the unveiled truth)

“Spiritualism, whose aspect is rather that of aggression than of defense, has tended towards iconoclasm, and so far, has done well. But, in pulling down, it does not rebuild. Every really substantial truth it erects is soon buried under an avalanche of chimeras, until all are in one confused ruin. At every step of advance, [...]

Blessed Night Loves 😊

I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For Yourselves... And Everyone Else... All Around The World. If Not... Regardless Of Outer World Conditions... In Our Inner World Let Us Strive To Make It So... And Experience The Transforming Effects In All The World [...]

isis unveiled, volume 2: chapter xii (gazing upon the unveiled truth)

“Those best prepared to appreciate occultism are the spiritualists, although through prejudice, until now, they have been the bitterest opponents to its introduction to public notice. Despite all foolish negations and denunciations, their phenomena are real. Despite, also, their own assertions they are wholly misunderstood by themselves. The totally insufficient theory of the constant agency [...]