Consciousness begins with ourselves. When we have basic self-knowledge, we can then break out of the molds of our everyday lives and conditioning and start to make contact with a deeper and far more satisfying level of life and understanding. This basic introduction to slef-knowledge is based on the system of esoteric development introduced to the West by Gurdjieff, with references to the writings of Krishnamurti.The only way of affecting change in our lives is to start within. Basic self-knowledge is the key to becoming more responsible for the quality of our lives, our future, and ultimately our inner peace and happiness.
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Objective self-knowledge is the key,
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This book is a good introduction to the basic terminology of the Fourth Way tradition. What is most essential to understand is the irreplacable and unavoidable necessity of objective self-observation; the ability to see ourselves as we really are, not as we THINK we are. Unfortunately, self-observation and self-remembering are grossly misunderstood these days and the Fourth Way is rapidly degenerating; but this text can be helpful for the serious student who is willing to genuinely seek self-knowledge, not mere book knowledge. We must be on guard moment to moment, in clear observation of the mind, the false sense of self, and be remembering ourselves, our consciousness, by being fully present, rather than being identified with thoughts, feelings and sensations. This text can help the reader understand what this means. For more information on how this is done, feel free to contact christianart@hotmail.com.
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Profound advice for peace and enlightment.,
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That title sounds like some hippy, new-age mumbo jumbo in some ways. It's not. I'm a pragmatic guy, but this book is great. Reducing "self-talk", the static that keeps our minds in turmoil all day, every day, is a great way to reduce suffering that is associated with painful mind-states. Read this book. It's profound.
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For those on the path of Self discovery, this book will take you on a trip that will change your life even with a small degree of insight and understanding. We will see that we are not our Personality. It is only a character role we have taken on, a false identity for our ego and not who or what we think we are. To even consider that concept might take courage but it will be the first step toward liberation.
There are 21 short chapters but very long on content and, while esoteric (i.e. belonging to the select few who have knowledge or interest), is written in a very clear, straightforward manner. The mirror is held up for a full, complete viewing. It is all visible if you choose to look with the open eyes. Enjoy the journey.
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- Commune with Your Heart: The Only Way to Find Peace, Joy and Happiness by Dwight Nichols on page 237
- In Search of the Unitive Vision: Letters of Sri Madhava Ashish to an American Businessman, 1978-1997 by Seymour B. Ginsburg in Back Matter
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