When our loved ones leave the physical plane, we often want to know if they have gone on to another plane of existence or what, if anything, happens after death. Some people sense or feel the presence of that loved one nearby after they have departed. Often in the mourning of this loss, we are … Continue reading Death, Grief, and Letting Go →

There is an old story, told in many traditions and in many forms, about a tortoise and a scorpion. A tortoise was preparing to cross a river when a scorpion came to the water's edge and asked, "Will you carry me to the other side?" The tortoise refused. "You are a scorpion. If I carry … Continue reading The Nature of the Scorpion →

In everyday language, providence has come to mean a guiding force that looks after our welfare. The word providence comes from the Latin providere, to see ahead, to foresee and provide for what is needed before the need arises. Within the Universal Understanding of the God Consciousness, Divine Providence carries that same root meaning, but … Continue reading The Hands of Divine Providence →

For as long as humanity has existed, people searching for the purpose behind their existence have sensed a power greater than themselves. In ancient times, that power wore many faces: the God of Wind, the God of Fire, the God of Rain, the God of Earth, each force of nature carrying its own divine name. … Continue reading God and the God Consciousness →

At times, life can feel very chaotic and random. Challenges may seem to arise without explanation, and circumstances can appear unpredictable or even unfair. Yet what appears chaotic is often an order we do not yet understand. It is our lack of understanding of the causes and principles at work that prevents us from seeing … Continue reading The Order Beneath All Things →

The English language uses the single word "love" to describe a wide range of human experiences. We say we love our spouse, our children, and even our favorite meal or hobby. Yet these experiences are clearly not the same. The passionate love we feel for a partner differs from the love of a parent for … Continue reading Eros and Agapé →

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 →

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 →

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, 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 →