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Consciousness Barrier a Learning Device Another question dealt with the problem of one’s
finite consciousness on the physical plane and the Egoic consciousness, which
includes the essence of all one’s past experiences, seeming to suggest that
each person is two separate consciousnesses. Richard answered that although
separated by a natural barrier, the apparent duality of consciousness is
really one. On the physical plane we learn from our
experiences through the intricate instrumentation of the physical brain, upon
which all of these experiences are duly recorded. Unaware to most persons is
the vast area of the experiences and knowledge gained prior to the present
incarnation, stored in the Egoic memory. The
barrier between the physical consciousness and Egoic consciousness was purposely set up by our Creators and, like karma, is a
learning device. Were an individual conscious of his Egoic knowledge and the
preplanned tasks undertaken in the present incarnation, he would probably
delude himself with feigned solutions to his problems. Not being aware, we are forced to face the situations of life in a way that is
conducive to true learning. This builds wisdom. To
be totally conscious of all the events of all present and past incantations
requires great mental advancement, but the essence of what is known Egoically
is reflected in what is known in the present incarnation, Contrary to popular
belief, transition (death) does not convey advanced mental abilities. A
person on the astral plane is no more advanced emotionally or aware
spiritually than when he was incarnate. Also, an
Ego’s mental attitudes and ways of facing situations will be the same on the
astral plane as on the physical plane. One
person commented that some people seem to believe the ability to perceive the
astral plane is awarded to an individual by the
Brotherhoods. Richard said that this is not so. Advancement in itself
brings about natural awareness of the astral plane; and this is attained by
changing the personality and gaining complete control over one
‘s environment without interfering in the environments of others. The Brotherhoods simply recognize an individual’s
advancement when he has met all of the prerequisites for Initiation. |
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