Life is a series of cycles. Each cycle creates a link in a chain that has no beginning and no end. We are always moving from one cycle into the next. Some cycles are growthful and productive, and these cycles serve us well. We can then move on to the next aspect of our spiritual … Continue reading Breaking the Cycle
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The Rules of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom
Every spiritual philosophy must eventually answer a practical question: how does one live these teachings? The Agasha Temple of Wisdom offers five rules as the answer to that question. They are not commandments nor are they standards by which we measure or judge one another. They are conscious statements of intention, a guide for the … Continue reading The Rules of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom
The Affirmation of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom
What Is an Affirmation? An affirmation, in a spiritual context, is a deliberate statement of truth used to align the mind with a greater reality. It is more than just positive thinking; it is a conscious declaration that helps redirect the mortal consciousness toward the deeper awareness of who we truly are. When we understand … Continue reading The Affirmation of the Agasha Temple of Wisdom
That Which Is and That Which Is Not
“That which is, is ever present. That which is not is created within the present moment because of a misunderstanding of the is.” – Master Iefkomtar This simple yet profound statement points us toward the eternal reality of God and the soul. When Master Iefkomtar says, “That which is, is ever present,” he is pointing … Continue reading That Which Is and That Which Is Not
The Mind of the Soul: The Power of Creation
This discourse continues from the first part, The Mind of the Soul: The Nature of the Mind, where we explored the foundation of the mind and its role in guiding the soul. Having established that understanding, we now turn to how the mind of the soul expresses its creative power and how that power unfolds … Continue reading The Mind of the Soul: The Power of Creation
The Mind of the Soul: The Nature of the Mind
This subject proved too abstract to take in all at once, so the discourse has been divided into two parts. The second part, on the power of creation, follows. In the Universal Understanding of the God Consciousness, we often use the term “the mind of the soul.” But what does that truly mean? In The … Continue reading The Mind of the Soul: The Nature of the Mind
Desiderata
The following poem expresses, in simple and eloquent language, many of the core principles found within the Universal Understanding of the God Consciousness. The very title, Desiderata, meaning “things that are desired,” reflects qualities that one seeks to embody in their spiritual quest. It speaks of the balance between the inner and outer self, of … Continue reading Desiderata
The Core of Life
For all practical purposes, the Core of Life is the beginning of all beginnings. It is the consciousness from which all life came forth. While there have likely been cycles of development prior to the Core of Life, they are not known to us. It should be understood that life has been, is, and always … Continue reading The Core of Life
Reincarnation and the Wheel of Life
When we look honestly at the world around us, one thing becomes immediately apparent: human beings do not enter existence on equal footing, nor do they express the same capacities of awareness, ability, or morality. The range is vast, and it raises an important question about the deeper causes behind these differences. For centuries, spiritual … Continue reading Reincarnation and the Wheel of Life
I Desired a Purpose
by Master Anthropis In this teaching, Master Anthropis speaks to one of the most enduring questions of the spiritual journey. "I desired a purpose one day, and I sat in a quiet reverie of a darkened space in the shadowed valleys of my own mind and sent out a call for that purpose to come. … Continue reading I Desired a Purpose