"What is the meaning of the frightful regressions of our time?
The development of consciousness through science and technology was too rapid and left the unconscious, which could no longer keep up with it, far behind,
forcing it into a defensive position which expresses itself in a universal will to destruction.
partly by creating a chaos controlled by terrorism, a primitive state that affords only the barest necessities and surpasses in horror the worst times of the "Dark" Ages."
yes, there's always the outliers, the avant- garde, the seekers, the artist, the philosopher.
those plant the seeds of cultural and spiritual renewal.
Absolutely! I know that I can speak of my own journey with my awakening and spiritual renewal because of others who led the way! Once the seed was planted, it became like a hunger to delve even deeper! We are all on our own, unique journey! Everyone is exactly where they are meant to be!
@Spagesgallo1
"These situations are intense inner experiences which can lead to lasting psychic growth and a ripening and deepening of the personality,
if the individual affected by them has the moral capacity for loyal trust and confidence.
They are the psychic experiences that underlie "faith" and ought to be its unshakable foundation-and not of faith alone, but also of knowledge."
Oh, wow! I'm not that advanced, but I totally understand what it means!
I like to think of such intense experiences as an "A-ha" moment! Just like a light bulb!
Yes, faith and knowledge definitely go hand in hand! Knowledge is power and the more knowledge one gains, the more a person grows!
I hope that I interpreted it correctly! Still learning! Still gaining knowledge, each and every day!
yup, you got it👌🏽
@holon42 What’s the book you are referring to?
This is why it makes such good sense to befriend your inner self/selves/Self. Then you have more abundant intrapsychic resources to draw on when the abyss opens its maw. You ladders for climbing up again.
Of course, this means one finds oneself doing a decent amount of inner processing. At some point it becomes clear life’s not about doing. After all, if we’re not working on honing our psychological tools to function more effectively & joyfully, whatcha gonna do?
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@holon42
This makes perfect sense! Like any change, it always begins with the individual!