The members of the
White Mountain Educational Group and staff of Meditation Monthly International
wish
for all of their friends and co-workers a wonderful and healthy holiday
season. We also wish for each of you a New Year filled with an increasing
consciousness, expanding beauty, more joy and a deeper understanding of
the mysteries of life. We want to express our sincere and continuing appreciation
to those who have expressed in time, labor and financial gifts their support
of the Group’s vision —a manifesting vision of providing a practical and
spiritually holistic esoteric education for adults, children and families
through the inclusive and global leadership of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings.
This issue of M.M.I. is focussed on the theme of Infinity. It seems most fitting to enter the New Year with thoughts and images of Infinity.
Many people are finding themselves living in social, family and professional conditions that seem to narrow their thoughts to living a hurried life, from wanting immediate gratification of their personal wants, and immediate satisfaction of their desires, to having thoughts of hopelessness about their future; thoughts of illness and disease, thoughts of early death and of pending planetary hardship.
On the other hand the knowledge of the existence of Infinity instills hope into our lives and compels us to think from a different perspective and attitude. The knowledge of the existence of Infinity and developing understanding of Cosmos infuses our hearts with the Glory of Life. Rather than hopelessness, the knowledge of the existence of Infinity instills faith. Rather than wishing for the immediate and selfish gratification of all our wants and desires, a reminder about Infinity inspires us to strive toward the heights of fiery creativity— while “making haste slowly.”
The wisdom of the ages cannot be reduced to the present sands of time, nor used to increase the speed of the second, minute or hour hands of a cosmic clock. With knowledge of the existence of Infinity, we discover a cosmic rhythm of Life. We discover that the rhythm of Infinity can inspire the soul of an individual, family, group or nation with a vision of Future. In the knowledge of the existence of Infinity we discover the boundlessness of life and learn about the seeds of creativity waiting to be nurtured into manifestation.
Let us strive for straight-knowledge about Infinity during the coming year, decrease the chaos of our thoughts, and find ways to bloom the seeds of Cosmic Beauty.
Much love and gratitude to all of you,
Joleen D. Du Bois,
President
joleen@wmea-world.org
Infinity and Transmutation
by Richard Woodard
In many ways the Ageless Wisdom Teaching indicates that the Path toward Infinity must be “climbed,” each step a labor of transmutation.
“In calling the yielding of the lowest to the highest
‘transmutation,’ we wish to affirm the human consciousness in the process
of advancement towards Infinity.”1
The destination for the disciple is always higher. Affirming that which
has yet to be attained, he embraces the challenges that make possible the
manifestation of the highest aspirations. Such aspirations, inspired by
pure motives, are achieved through strenuous effort tempered by sacrifice.
Such sacrificial labor “lifts us up,” demanding greater discipline on physical,
emotional, and mental levels. Our existing level of consciousness is refined
and transmuted to a higher level of beingness through inspired labor.
For example, let’s say we aspire to reach a high mountain peak that has remained inaccessible to all but a few. Now the existence of the summit becomes relative to our own existence through our aspiration. The peak is a part of the infinite space above us, a focal point representing that which we can become. It is the unknown, a microcosm of Infinity. Standing at the base of the mountain, we see ourselves as we are. A transmutation of consciousness begins as we acknowledge that only through becoming more than we are will our aspirations be accomplished. The body must be stronger, the emotions more steady, the mind more concentrated to surmount the difficulties ahead and assure success.
Through discipline and labor we prepare ourselves. As the ascent begins, each difficulty surmounted acts as a catalyst that strengthens our resolve. The struggle toward the summit brings many benefits.We discover deeper knowledge about ourselves, nature, and others. It is only through cooperation with the mountain and with our climbing companions that the goal may be achieved. Our awareness increases as we gain new perspectives through the experiences and efforts that the journey induces. Reaching the summit may be an experience of great exaltation, with the realization that such joy stems from discipline and labor directed toward infinite possibilities.
“Vast is the field of labor, therefore perceive and enter
into the rhythm of Infinity.”2
Infinity represents the possibilities and opportunities existing in the
future. In striving to improve ourselves and the lives of others, limitations
are conquered that hinder the Path to the Self. True labor is the self-exertion
made toward unfolding and revealing the divinity within, the True
Self. “Labor is a process of giving and taking, a process of transformation
and refinement, a process of rebirth and transmutation of consciousness.”3
The caterpillar labors for the future as it spins a cocoon.
A seed has been planted in its consciousness that its purpose, through
rebirth and transformation, is to become something greater. All that it
has taken from nature will now be given back in this process of refinement,
which creates such beauty. Emerging from the cocoon, with wings to share
its purpose, it flies away. The lowly caterpillar has been transmuted into
the radiant butterfly.
We, too, must labor to build our wings and share the beauty of our real Self. Thinking in terms of infinity, of the infinite possibilities toward which to strive, begins to transmute our consciousness. Life can be viewed as a field of service in which all limitations can be conquered. The conflict of bringing the lowest aspect of our nature under the control of our Higher Self makes life a daily quest for transmutation. Vices such as vanity, malice, slander, and separatism must gradually be extinguished by developing virtues such as humility, kindness, tolerance, and inclusiveness. Learning to cooperate in a group, without egoism, can bring out the creative treasures within us.
If there is a bridge to Infinity, surely it is the endless path that is discovered through striving to unfold the infinite beauty in ourselves and in all creation. “Just as we share in the destiny of the planet, so we partake of the beauty of the Infinite.”4
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1. Infinity I, Verse 115 (New York: Agni Yoga Society, 1956).
2. Ibid., Verse 13.
3. Torkom Saraydarian, Other Worlds, p. 351 (California: T.S.G.
Publishing Foundation, Inc., 1990.) Reprinted by permissionof the copyright
owner, The Creative Trust, all rights reserved.
4. Infinity II, Verse 2 (New York: Agni Yoga Society, 1957).
Infinity and the
Disciple
by Joleen D. DuBois
| “Many, many
nights I have lain on my back on the roof of my hut and watched the stars... the galaxies... and thought about the space beyond. On these nights
Infinity is as real
I see Infinity
I see Infinity
Man for me
Man for me
I see Infinity
I see Infinity
The sense of Infinity
|
Thinking about
Infinity regulates our thoughts, emotions, and deeds and takes away the excessive pressure or the load put on our life through our thoughts, emotions, deeds. In thoughts of Infinity,
Thoughts of Infinity
Thoughts
Thoughts of Infinity
Do not organize
Do not try to drink the ocean
Do not
|
Do not try
to hide yourself from your Self. Infinity is not
Infinity
Try to be
Infinity
I see Infinity
|
When a student of the Teachings of Life finds the world of discipleship, he perceptibly discovers through meditation, labor and striving, that discipleship is the path to Infinity.
A disciple’s nature must be permeated with joy. It’s through the infusion of joy that his sacrifices, detachment, and disciplines no longer create dispiritedness within himself. This is because he can clearly see that he is transforming his life and gaining those spiritual values that will illuminate his infinite path.Once the energy of joy is infused in a disciple’s spiritual discipline, he will eventually see, touch, and become Infinity.
A disciple is never satisfied with what he does, with what he knows or with what he is. A disciple is in a continuing process of transcending his present level of beingness as he strives toward his true Self. No matter upon which level of beingness he is found,a disciple’s actions always bring beauty, goodness, right human relations, increased joy and freedom into manifestation. A disciple cannot work against these principles and still believe that he is on the path to Infinity. To work against these five principles removes the student from the path and delays his evolution.
To cooperate with and to manifest beauty, goodness, right human relations, increased joy and freedom is to reflect the vision of Infinity.
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1. The poem Infinity is by Torkom Saraydarian, From My Heart,
Vol 1, pp.91-96 (Cave Creek, AZ: T.S.G. Publishing Foundation, Inc., 1996).Reprinted
with permission by the copyright holder, The Creative Trust, all rights
reserved.
Infinity and the
Other Worlds
by Lewis Agrell
Does energy have consciousness? The answer is obvious if viewed from the perspective of the physicist. A physicist sees life from its smallest component—the atom. All life is composed of atoms. Atoms are energy. We are conscious. Therefore, energy has consciousness.
Our consciousness, or soul, is connected to, yet separate from, our physical form. It is unconnected to form prior to incarnation. Then at conception, the thread of the soul connects with the developing embryo. Finally, at death, our consciousness lets the form slip away and we await karma to draw us once again to the proper form.
Great Ones have tried to lead humanity toward the permanence of consciousness (“The Real”) and away from the impermanence of the form (“The Unreal”). The form is a reflection of consciousness. As consciousness advances, it utilizes more and more complex bodies.
We
see this in evidence through the varying kingdoms: mineral, vegetable,
animal, and human. However, knowing that life is infinite, it would be
ludicrous to assume that consciousness ceases at the human kingdom. If
consciousness is ever-expanding, a greater consciousness would need a more
complex form to inhabit. The Ageless Wisdom tells us that Great Ones, called
Logoi, have consciousnesses that are reflected in great physical forms
such as planets, suns, constellations, galaxies, and even greater bodies.
We cannot know the end of space, so it is impossible for us to know the
end of consciousness.
Master Morya says, “Fathom Infinity. The limitation of consciousness is the death of spirit.”1 He implores us to “fathom Infinity.” Why? Because the tendency of humanity is to focus on material things. Life/existence goes on infinitely beyond our narrow little world. Too many people put up “fences” around their life: “My house, my family, my job, my religion.” Whatever doesn’t fall into the arena of the “my” is ignored, or worse, despised.
Consciousness is like a bird—it yearns to fly freely. Limitation of consciousness is like placing that bird in a cage, forcing limitations upon its movements. It is not a natural condition. What are some of society’s “cages”?: religion, with its dogmas; racism; nationalism; ignorance; separatism. Without freedom to spread its wings, the bird (spirit) dies. What is the bird of spirit? This freedom-loving bird is a symbol for the virtues. Where is the end of love, of sacrifice, of knowledge, of truth?
To place limits on any spiritual quality is to annihilate our spirit, our essence, which is linked with the Father, the Infinite One.
The goal of life is to expand our vision so that we do not become separative. We need to synthesize all of life and recognize ourselves as a properly-functioning cell in the body of divinity. Only in this way can we grow.
When we understand that our consciousness is barely penetrating the third subplane of the Cosmic Physical plane, and that there are six Cosmic Planes beyond the Cosmic Physical, we are humbled, yet at the same time, challenged to advance.2 The future lies infinitely before us. As Master Morya says, “Make haste slowly.” There is no time to lose in marching forward, yet we cannot leap ahead helter-skelter. We must proceed according to our own spiritual attainments, which follow precise Cosmic Laws.
The stars are our future. Some of the things
that they teach us are patience, persistence, striving, humility, sense
of perspective, the Law of Economy, perfection, unity, cooperation, daring
and courage.
Cosmos is our home. Let us be warriors and strive everlastingly
toward the highest level of that home.
1. Infinity I, verse 9, (New York: Agni Yoga Society,)
2. This refers to the chart in The Science of Becoming Oneself
by Torkom Saraydarian, p.78 (Sedona Arizona: Aquarian Educational Group,
1969).
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