Spiritual Will – An Introduction

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October 10th and 11th the White Mountain Education Association will be celebrating the 33rd anniversary of it’s founding. During this time we will be listening to lectures and discussing the theme of Spiritual Will and what it means to us as spiritual students. To learn more about the anniversary you can go to the WMEA website at: http://www.wmea-world.org under “upcoming events.” Meanwhile I thought it would be of interest to get a snippet of information about Spiritual Will from the esoteric point of view.

Love, Joleen

Spiritual will or willpower, is the energy of the Core of the human being. Our Core; our Divine Spark, receives this energy from the core of the Solar System and it feeds into our Chalice or Lotus. The more developed and unfolded the petals of your Lotus, the greater (and safer) the expression of Spiritual Will. Remember the Lotus has twelve petals. Where we commonly understand the petals of the Lotus as the petals of knowledge, love and sacrifice, it is also correct to relate the twelve petals to the twelve signs of the zodiac. But that is a subject for a different discussion.

Lotus

There are two points for you to ponder regarding the expression of Will, especially Spiritual Will. First, it is not until you have taken the third initiation that you, as a disciple, will become totally immersed in the study and expression of Spiritual Will. And second, even though your Chalice receives the will energy through all 12 petals, it is the third, sixth, ninth, tenth and eleventh and twelfth petals that receive the greatest “hits” of willpower energy. The third, sixth and ninth petals of the Lotus are the more advanced petals of consciousness; i.e. the third petal is the most advanced petal of the knowledge petals, the sixth petal is the most advanced of the love petals and the ninth petal is the most advanced petal of the petals of sacrifice. The tenth, eleventh and twelfth petals are the Core of the Lotus. As the will energy stimulates the third, sixth and ninth petals of your Chalice, there will also be a registration taking place in the 10th, 11th, and 12th petals.

The SunIt is during the Solar Festivals that we have an opportunity to experience the outpouring energy of will energy. You can learn more about the specific will energy related to each constellation by reading Symphony of the Zodiac by Torkom Saraydarian. It is during the 12 Solar Festivals that the energy of the will is going express itself through the Lotus in the Higher Mind, if you are prepared, stimulating petals of the Lotus; those that are unfolded and those in the process of unfoldment. As this will energy pours into the Lotus, the corresponding centers are going to receive a charge of Energy, in other words from the Sun, the Core of our Solar System.

When a person becomes the pure expression of that particular zodiac sign or constellation, he or she starts having pure will. Pure will is an intuitive, divine understanding that you live, move, and have your being in God. You are moving from the stage of aspiration, going through the various degrees of discipleship, to becoming a Initiate. When you become an Initiate you start expressing pure will. At this point in your evolution, you will not do anything that you feel is against the Will of God. There is no doctrine, no dogma, it is pure intuition.
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We celebrate full moon festivals to adjust and tune ourselves with incoming energies. If aspirants and disciples observe these cycles, their progress will be easier. Our evolution is actually not based on accumulated knowledge, but on the reception and assimilation of energies and the actualization of those energies.

It is during the full moon gatherings that we can create group magnetism. When we are together with one intent, one focus, in silence and in tune with these Cosmic energies, we create a magnetic field. This magnetic field slowly attracts the energies and fills the centers in our aura, which gradually affects the lives of aspirants and disciples, and ultimately the life of humanity. The effect is not immediate, but when we contact the will energy radiating from the Sun via the zodiacal energies our aura slowly receives them. As time passes, our aura assimilates these energies, which then go to the etheric centers. The centers then transmit the energies to the glands, which in turn transmit the energies into our organs and physical body. In this process, the energies of willpower become actualized or expressed to some degree.

It is during the full moon days where we can energize our whole system. The full moon days are seven days, (three days prior to the day of contact, the day of contact, and the three days following the day of contact. ) This is a time where we can pull ourselves together into our inner center – into our Core. It is a very healing process. Whenever we are centered within ourselves, we can heal ourselves. Like I said, we can energize our whole system. But we must not be scattered or we will leak energy and thus leak the concentration of our consciousness.

With beauty,

Joleen

 

THE VALUE OF DIFFICULTIES

Helena Roerich

Dear Friends,

The above photo is that of Helena Roerich, founder of the Agni Yoga Society and known as the Mother of Agni Yoga. It was the result of her relationship with the Master that we now have the most beautiful Teachings found within the series of books of Agni Yoga.

The following quotes were selected from some of the series and posted here as well as in the publication Meditation Monthly International in the Oct/Nov 2015 issue. These quotes were selected to remind all students on the spiritual path of the value of difficulties.

Love,

Joleen

The fire of Agni

Agni Yoga, 1929

 Agni Yoga, 312. One must distinguish between objective difficulties and those caused by lack of skill. Objective difficulties are caused by external obstacles on the higher path, but lack of skill results from one’s own mental blindness.

Agni Yoga, 403. It is essential not to mislead newcomers into thinking that the Teaching of Agni Yoga is easy. Truly, it is not easy, for there is much tension and danger in it. No one should be seduced by the idea of honeyed ease. Gaining mastery of the fires is a slow process. Premature and hasty steps threaten the striving one with conflagration. What seemed to be a high achievement is later seen as low, when one is on the next step…. Around an Agni Yogi you will always find construction, whose very difficulties are stepping stones in the overcoming of imperfection. Manifestations of Light are not easy to achieve, but then the Fire of Space illumines the far-off worlds.

Do not bring weak ones near, for they cannot hold on to the treasure. It is better to entrust the task only to those few who will be able to make right decisions for correct action. They will learn to love the difficulties and will not betray.

Agni Yoga, 444. Are not the difficulties that arise preferable to dead silence? Is not the whirlwind the product of motion? The teaching about the overcoming of difficulties is the teaching about the striving toward good.

Hierarchy, 1931

 Hierarchy, 77. Each step requires new circumstances. Each new step brings its affirmed power. Therefore in the midst of the difficult time, a mighty step in conformity with the difficulties is being laid. Hence the creative activity of Our co-workers will bring the manifestation of success when thoughts shall be affirmed upon the might of the future. Thus We build a wondrous step! Thus We build amidst the dissolution of the countries! Thus Our Power enters into life! The manifestation of a new step is so close, but the world decides its fate.

Hierarchy, 112. After having chosen the Lord and the Guru, no retreat is possible. The path lies only onward, and sooner or later with ease or difficulties you will come to the Teacher. When the black ones surround you and close their circle, there will remain only the path upward to the Lord. Then you will feel that the Lord is somewhere not far off and that the silver thread is above you. You have but to stretch out your hand! We can meet without the help of the black ones, but more often only he who is pressed from all sides reaches out to the silver thread, and only in distress does he learn the language of the heart. One should feel the Lord and the Guru in the heart.

Hierarchy, 202. It is premised that around good deeds difficulties always arise. What does this prove? Does it prove the weakness of Light and the power of darkness? Let us remember, however, that with developed vision many things are perceived. Similarly, a refined spirit perceives much that is inaccessible to deadened senses. Besides, are we not in need of a counteracting force in order to become accustomed to withstanding the unmanifested elements? This benevolent force of resistance is apprehended only in action and is accumulated as an armor of the spirit. Can one complain about the development of resistance to evil? No, certainly not-this armor of the spirit is not only a defense it is also a magnet which attracts allies. Therefore, bless everything that develops counteraction and resistance to evil.

 
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Hierarchy, 392. The Teacher is glad to see how you become accustomed to understanding the possibility of difficulties. One should become accustomed to this blessed realization. It is one of the first conditions of adherence to the Hierarchy.

Fiery World I, 1933

Fiery World I, 457. There is a parable about the trial by difficulties, in which it is shown that people always try to choose the easiest way, whereas that which seems easiest turns out to be the most difficult. Examples both amusing and tragic can be cited. It is justly pointed out that the cleverest person may enumerate to himself all the details of an easy achievement, but forget just the one which turns out to be the most difficult. By body alone we cannot escape fire and water. One should remember about flaming thought.

Fiery World I, 607. Also let us rejoice at such a path. Let the thought about transformation of the heart be a source of joy. Many sorrows and difficulties come from egoism. Many horrors arise from egoism. Many obstacles originate in egoism. One should cease to think about limitations. Since the fiery seed is bestowed, one should rejoice that we carry so great a pearl because of the trust of Hierarchy itself.

Fiery World I, 663. How can one attain success? Remember, through joy—not through despair, but joy. Do not for an instant believe that We ponder the probability or improbability of success. The thought is, Does your joy suffice to quicken the ascent? We always counsel joy. It is necessary to realize and remember that you have succeeded when you rejoiced. Certainly this is not the frisking of a calf on the meadow, but the creative joy which transforms all difficulties. The play of the Mother of the World is in joy. She enfolds the enlightened ones in Her veil of joy. Rejoice amidst flowers; and in the midst of snow—equally redolent—also rejoice!

Fiery World II, 1934

 Fiery World II, 191. On entrance into the monastic life all difficulties of such a path were usually pointed out. Some would say-all is easy; others would warn-all is difficult. To people with fiery heart one may say-all is easy; but for the ordinary consciousness it is better to caution-all is difficult. If someone takes to flight at a single warning about difficulties, then he, all else being equal, is unfit for persistent labor. One should not gather together people who are obviously unfit. Fear of labor is already a treason.

Fiery World III, 1935

 Fiery World III, 37. The achievement of the spirit consists in that amidst earthly difficulties and struggles the spirit develops the higher striving. The spirit cannot become affirmed amidst conditions of well-being or abundance. Therefore the co-workers can prove the strength of their spirit and striving amidst daily labors and difficulties. How could one attain the highest state, attain refinement of consciousness, without spiritual labor? So many blessed cares are on the path of purification of consciousness! Each action which rends the spirit from earthly desires is a higher affirmation. The path to the Fiery World leads through the labors of spirit, through earthly privations; and highest achievements come through departure from earthly manifestations in quest of the higher ones. Thus, when it is said, �the achievement of spirit will be with those who have known the struggle and search for knowledge,� it means this will be a fiery attainment. Thus let us remember upon the path to the Fiery World.

Fiery World III, 39. The essence of fiery advancement comes from various affirmations of spirit. The chief factor will be the development of self-activity. In self-activity will be contained love for Hierarchy; in it will be contained a feeling of responsibility and a true understanding of Service. Thus when we speak of self-activity, one should understand that it includes all qualities of higher affirmation. When a co-worker takes upon himself the development of self-activity, his field of action becomes unlimited. Hierarchy becomes the fiery impetus of all his actions. No attacks, near or far, are frightening to the co-worker, because he knows fiery service. Therefore it is so important to purify one’s consciousness from selfhood. But the co-worker must be prepared to accept all difficulties, knowing that Service to Hierarchy is the highest attainment.

Fiery World III, 94. The abyss may be conquered by different paths. Courage in the face of the unfolding abyss is attained precisely when the spirit places everything at stake. It is correct that the spirit can be tempered only in life. The overcoming of life’s difficulties will bring the spirit its spark. Spiritual conquests are so difficult. The physical body endures privations in self-satisfaction, but the spirit conquers difficulties. And the fiery spiritual strife can uplift to a great height. Thus, let us aspire to spiritual difficulties. The abyss can unfold itself before the heart. Thus it seems that the path of life proceeds inexorably; but the heart which realizes the abyss is also conscious of the Light. For, when a final boundary has been manifested it is possible to unroll a Fiery Infinity. Only in complete striving can the spirit unfold its wings. On the path to the Fiery World one must be imbued with fearlessness before the abyss. The winged spirit knows this joy of attainment.

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With love,

Joleen