This first post is devoted to outlining the nature of the straight path.
What is the Straight Path?
The Soul
In the beginning, God took a part of Himself and shaped it into the eternal and divine soul. From the soul, He fashioned the mind; and from the mind, He molded the body. Each is connected to the other and responsible for the other. To the soul, God gave authority over the mind and to... Continue Reading →
Aphorism 14 : On Enthrallment.
We, human beings, are enthralled by each other.
Coffee and My Spiritual Journey.
I loved coffee. I was what we call in Melbourne a ‘coffee snob’. I began drinking coffee in my teens. I started on instant coffee: first Nescafe and then Moccona. Once I turned eighteen, my taste developed and I began drinking percolated coffee. A ritual of passage as it were. For many years I drank... Continue Reading →
Aphorism 13: On Answers
We carry the answers with us.
The Benefits of Purpose.
The benefits of purpose are many. The following passage from The Straight Path highlights some of these benefits: Blessed are those who accept their purpose. For purpose endows the mind with strength. It feeds determination and acts as a support for the will when the will falters. It is a barrier against fear when fear... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I Forget Why I Write.
Sometimes I forget why I write. I focus so much upon the dream of success, the acclaim and affirmation of others, that I lose sight of the rewards the act of writing gives to me. It is only when I write that I experience a true sense of contentment and fulfillment, a sense that I... Continue Reading →
Aphorism 12 : Creation
The greatest gift God has given to us is the ability to change reality : the gift of creation.
Aphorism 11: Purpose
Purpose shackles depression.
Aphorism 10: A Nation
A nation is an organism. It is born, grows, decays and dies. It chooses leaders best suited to fulfilling its destiny.
A Chance Meeting, a Lost Opportunity and a New Direction.
A chance meeting can lead to a new direction. This is a story about such a chance meeting I had recently, which lead to a new direction in my life. It occurred in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday 13th May 2017. I was walking up Lonsdale Street on my way to the Theosophical Bookshop. I had... Continue Reading →
Aphorism 9: Writing and Meditation
Writing is a form of meditation. It connects the mind to the higher self, to the source of creation.
Aphorism 8: Strengthening and Drawing Closer to God.
The stronger the legs become the farther they walk the path. The stronger the thoughts become the closer they come to God.
Why is Purpose Important?
Purpose is essential to life as it gives meaning and direction to the thoughts of the mind and the actions of the body. The purpose of the mind and the body is to learn and grow stronger. The mind and the body strengthen themselves by acting virtuously. To learn, to strengthen, and to seek virtue,... Continue Reading →
Aphorism 7: Mimicking God.
We mimic God as best we can.
Aphorism 6: Children.
Whatever we do, good or bad, we pass to our children.
What is Purpose?
Purpose is the reason for living. It gives meaning to life and directs the thoughts and actions of the mind and the body. Without purpose, the mind and the body lose vitality. They flounder and lose their way. The purpose of the mind and the body is to learn. To learn is to understand more... Continue Reading →
