A26 Conference
The World of Relationships
The world of relationships has three very different aspects that we need to clarify precisely:
1
Relationship with the planetary body (physical body)
We are related to our physical body.
2
Relationship with the outside world
We live on planet Earth and, as a logical consequence, we are related to the outside world and to issues that concern us, family, business, money, matters of trade, profession, politics, etc., etc., etc.
3
Relationship with oneself
The relationship of man with himself. For most people, this type of relationship is of no importance whatsoever.
Unfortunately, people are only interested in the first two types of relationships, looking with the most absolute indifference at the third type.
Food, health, money, business, are really the main concerns of the "Intellectual Animal" mistakenly called "human". Now: It is evident that both the physical body and the affairs of the world are external to ourselves.
The Planetary Body (physical body) is sometimes sick, sometimes healthy, and so on. We always believe we have some knowledge of our physical body, but in reality, not even the best scientists in the world know much about the body of flesh and bone. There is no doubt that the physical body, given its tremendous and complicated organization, is certainly far beyond our comprehension.
With respect to the second type of relationship, we are always victims of circumstances; it is unfortunate that we have not yet learned to consciously originate the circumstances. There are many people incapable of adapting to anything or anyone or having true success in life.
When thinking about themselves from the angle of Gnostic Esoteric Work, it becomes urgent to find out which of these three types of relationships we are lacking:
It may be the specific case that we are wrongly related to the physical body and as a result we are sick.
It may happen that we are badly related to the outside world and as a result we have conflicts, economic and social problems, etc., etc., etc.
We may be badly related to ourselves and sequentially suffer greatly from a lack of inner illumination.
Obviously, if the lamp in our bedroom is not connected to the electrical installation, our room will be in darkness. Those who suffer from a lack of inner illumination must connect their mind with the Higher Centers of their Being. Undoubtedly, we need to establish correct relationships not only with our Planetary Body (physical body) and with the outside world but also with each of the parts of our own Being.
Pessimistic patients, tired of so many doctors and medicines, no longer wish to be cured; optimistic patients fight to live. In the Monte Carlo Casino, many millionaires who lost their fortunes gambling committed suicide. Millions of poor mothers work to support their children. Countless depressed aspirants, due to a lack of psychic powers and inner illumination, have given up the Esoteric Work on themselves. Few are those who know how to take advantage of adversities.
In times of rigorous temptation, dejection, and desolation, one must appeal to the intimate recollection of oneself. Deep down inside each of us is the Aztec Tonantzin, the Stella Maris, the Egyptian Isis, God the Mother, waiting for us to heal our sorrowful heart. When one gives oneself the impact of the remembrance of oneself, a miraculous change truly occurs in all the work of the body, so that the cells receive a different nourishment.
With spiritual birth, we will improve the relationship with our body.
With psychological death, we will improve the relationship with our being.
With sacrifice for humanity, we will improve the relationship with others and the outside world.