“STRENGTHENING THE HANDS OF THE NEW GROUP OF WORLD SERVERS”
Meditation is the primary form of service for those following a spiritual path. It is a means of cooperation and alignment with hierarchical intent. The new moon period follows upon the cycle of out-breathing in the rhythmic cycles of the breath; it is a time of pause wherein together we can establish a soul-mind-brain alignment. During this period we work in thought to concretize the ideas and impressions received at the time of the full moon period and undertake the sometimes difficult process of translating them into practical plans that can be of service in the world. The effect of this meditative effort is to enhance the many ways in which the “power of the one Life” and the “love of the one soul” are working out through all true servers everywhere. Please call or email us if you will be attending, or contribute your thoughts prior to the meeting we will share them with the group when possible.
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The Magical Work of the Soul
New Moon in July
As the work of evolution proceeds and the man or woman steps onto the Discipleship Path, the personality begins to consciously cooperate with the soul’s endeavor and the magical work of the soul begins in earnest.
All magical work has to do with creation—the working out of some purpose or intent into form. True magical work, such as the kind those on the Path are learning to employ, is scientific rather than miraculous; it is performed by the soul manifesting through form and involves the conscious and intentional employment of the will to produce beneficent effects. The effects produced will increasingly be in alignment with the Good, to the extent that the will of the creative worker is free of selfishness and aligned with the imperative of service. The white magician, therefore, is one who is learning to 1) subsume his personal will in the higher will of the soul which is a more or less perfect reflection of the Universal Mind; and 2) to dedicate his life to the welfare of others and not himself, and to work in the interludes to see through this consecration of spiritual desire into productive forms.
Group meditation at the interludes of the full and new moon offers a vital planetary service, allowing us to collaborate with known and unknown servers around the world in a great creative endeavor. At this new moon, we focus on the lower interlude with the aim of better understanding the role that it plays in the restoration of the Plan of Love and Light.
- How do you experience or work with the higher and lower interludes in meditation? Does it differ at all from the formal explanations given by the Tibetan? If so, in what way?
- Can you make any connection between your work in the higher and lower interludes as practiced in meditation and your creative or vocational work in the world of form? What does this relationship look like when considering the major group meditations going forward on our planet at this time (Hierarchy, NGWS, men and women of goodwill, humanity, etc.)?
References:
- A. Bailey, A Treatise on White Magic, “Interludes and Cycles,” pp. 511-521
- A. Bailey, Esoteric Psychology, Vol. II, “The Law of Service,” pp. 118-120 and “What are the characteristics of the true server?” pp. 131-133.
- “Service” entry from the website “Theosophy Wiki,” https://theosophy.wiki/en/Service