May 2019
Homeward Bound
~ The Soul’s Return to the Ashram ~ Within each of us is a hidden yearning for home. Whether living in a mansion or hovel, home is viewed as a place of retreat from the hectic pace and pressure of outer life and career. Though this perception is true for most of us, it is nonetheless a view that arises from the personality (ego), not the soul. For in the eyes of the soul, the notion of home has nothing…
Find out more »Forerunner of the Light (talk)
~ Transforming the Echoes of Atlantis ~ The crises now facing humanity are remarkably similar to the events that determined the fate of ancient Atlantis. At that distant time, individualism and unbridled desire gave birth to social inequality and rampant materialism. And though Atlantis is of prehistoric antiquity, its echoes are loudly reverberating in our world today. Yet unlike that time, there is reason to be hopeful. For many years, a group of countless souls have been coming into…
Find out more »The Awakening
~ The Soul of Humanity Evolves Through Crisis ~ Humanity is on the verge of unprecedented crisis and change. In every country, people are fearful as they witness our economic and social institutions failing. To many, the world predicament feels ominous and insurmountable. Yet, it must be realized that this is not a crisis that foretells the end. Instead, it is the antechamber to a new beginning. For the first time in history, the Soul of Humanity is awakening.…
Find out more »Forerunner of the Light
~ Transforming the Echoes of Atlantis ~ The crises now facing humanity are remarkably similar to the events that determined the fate of ancient Atlantis. At that distant time, individualism and unbridled desire were the driving forces of civilized life. As a consequence, this gave birth to social inequality, separative attitudes and rampant materialism. And though Atlantis is of prehistoric antiquity, its echoes are loudly reverberating in our world today. Yet unlike the catastrophic demise that befell that ancient…
Find out more »The Lighted Lamp
Every human being is destined to bring light into the world. Indeed, the purpose of the soul is to creatively express its love and wisdom in support of humanity’s betterment. It is to be a beacon of light in a darkened world and to let your light shine. Yet to do this we must realize that deep within each of us is a lamp waiting to be lit. When its light begins to flicker and glow, it indicates that an…
Find out more »The Astrology of the Soul
The spiritual journey is governed by our ability to recognize the soul and be guided by its purpose. Esoteric Astrology (the astrology of the soul) can be very helpful in this regard. Through a deeper understanding of one’s birth chart, the Soul’s purpose and intention is revealed. This type of astrology also unveils the personality factors that tend to block the Soul from fully achieving its incarnational purpose. In this talk, William will present the spiritual meaning behind each of…
Find out more »Heavenly Marriage
~ The Union of Mind and Intuition ~ The soul speaks to the personality through the formless language of intuition. Its messages are extremely subtle, often only sensed as faint and fleeting whispers. Because of this, a well-developed mind is needed in order to properly interpret the intuitions sent forth by the soul. The mind is therefore an essential tool when walking the spiritual path. When the mind is united with intuition, the soul’s wisdom can be rightly known.…
Find out more »Practical Mysticism
~ The Way of the Future ~ For centuries, mysticism has been a major force in our quest to experience God and the spiritual dimension of life. Yet gradually this spiritual urge is evolving into a more enlightened approach to God and our understanding of life. It is called the way of Practical Mysticism. In this workshop, the nature and methods of the practical mystic will be deeply considered. Listed below are a few of the topics to be…
Find out more »The Art of White Magic
Creativity is fundamental when living the life of Spirit. The purpose of human life is to creatively express according to the soul's intention. As such, white magic is understood as the magic of the soul. Indeed, the soul always seeks to outwardly manifest its wisdom and beauty. When successful, it will have an uplifting effect in the outer world. Yet how is this truly done? How do we recognize a thought coming from the soul? And, in what way…
Find out more »Soul Purpose and the Seven Rays
~ An Adventure in Self-Discovery ~ According to the ancient Esoteric Philosophy, all of creation comes into being through the interaction of seven great streams of energy (Rays). These Rays condition all life upon our planet and every human being is subject to their influence. From a spiritual perspective, an understanding of the Seven Rays is important because every Soul is found upon one of these divine Rays. To understand the Soul Ray is to discover one’s essential nature…
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