Welcome to the Sharing my passion and interest in the Esoteric Philosophy is a source of tremendous pleasure and personal satisfaction. Having the opportunity to meet directly with groups and live audiences, both in the United States and abroad, has been one of the richest and most treasured aspects of my work. As I continue to travel and teach, I am always exploring methods of communicating this philosophy in ways that have a vital and transforming effect upon those for whom it inwardly touches.
Over the last several years, my commitment to teaching and travel has curtailed my ability to share this philosophy through the written word. Yet to my absolute delight, I see this blog as a unique tool to begin teaching in written form once again. My approach will be to offer you a deep and meaningful understanding of the essential ideas espoused in the Esoteric Philosophy. Generally speaking, these postings will be “brief, but full.”
It is my heartfelt hope that you will find these writings to be informative and uplifting in your life.
William Meader
The Solarized Mind There are those who believe that the mind is an obstacle when walking the Path. They proclaim that the mind is the “slayer of the real” and that it must be put aside so that the soul can be more fully realized and lived. Such beliefs assume that the rational tendencies of… Read More »The Solarized Mind
The Burning Ground Humanity has entered into a period of crisis that is truly unprecedented. In virtually every nation, the social, political and economic institutions that govern and regulate human affairs seem to be in crisis and, in some cases, teetering on collapse. Given the enormity of the problems we face, feelings of gloom and… Read More »The Burning Ground
The Burning Ground Humanity has entered into a period of crisis that is truly unprecedented. In virtually every nation, the social, political and economic institutions that govern and regulate human affairs seem to be in crisis and, in some cases, teetering on collapse. Given the enormity of the problems we face, feelings of gloom and… Read More »The Burning Ground
The Principle of Mission Central to living a spiritual life is the question of one’s purpose and soulful destiny. It is a yearning for understanding that naturally arises once an individual has inwardly discovered the soul and its higher promptings. Every human being has a spiritual purpose to ultimately fulfill, for the soul within each… Read More »The Principle of Mission
The Way of the Sannyasin A sannyasin is a Hindu ascetic who has reached the heights of mystical knowledge. The consciousness of such a person is unwaveringly fixed upon the spiritual dimension of life, and nothing within life circumstance has the power to deflect him or her from this one-pointed orientation. Retreating from civilization normally… Read More »The Way of the Sannyasin
Ahamkara ~ A Tendency to be Eventually Overcome ~ Prior to the awakening, the goal of evolution is to develop the personality into an effective ego within the outer world. When this is achieved, it indicates that the three aspects of the personality are unified, and effectively work well together. The mental, emotional and physical… Read More »Ahamkara
The Probationary Path ~Becoming a Useful Instrument to the Soul ~ There comes a time in the long evolutionary journey when an individual awakens to the faint promptings of the soul. This is a stupendous moment in the soul’s evolutionary trek, in that internally the personality is introduced to the soul for the first time.… Read More »The Probationary Path
The Path ~ An Outer Reflection of an Inner Condition ~ For those who seek to live a spiritually meaningful life, a passionate yearning to understand the Path often becomes a centerpiece of interest. What is the Path, and how does it become known to us? These are essential questions for those learning to be… Read More »The Path – An Outer Reflection
Dark Night of the Soul – A Misnomer and Friend – The Dark Night of the Soul (DNS) is an experience that spiritually minded people know well. We all have had periods when we feel spiritually bereft of God’s countenance and grace. As a notion first put forward in the 16th century by St. John… Read More »Dark Night of the Soul
The Dawn of Practical Mysticism Whether viewed from a spiritual or secular perspective, it is abundantly evident that humanity is in the throes of a major transition. In every country and societal institution upheaval seems to be the order of the day, and with it much pain and suffering ensues. This transitional period can be… Read More »The Dawning of Practical Mysticism