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The Heart in all its states
Transcription of the visioconference The Heart in all its states, Saturday 20 june 2020. Depths of the heart Last time I gave a lecture on uniqueness (tawhid) and this time I wanted to go a little more in the direction of the heart, the heart in all its states....
Anahata-chakra, part 1, Realizing the Self
Chakra, in the human system, are often described as playing the role of centres where energy is concentrated. Traditionally, there are seven major chakras: the root chakra, located at the base of the spine - the sacral chakra, located below the navel - the solar...
Great Beings
Theo. – Last time you evoked the Great Beings who guide and accompany us through our journey to the Ultimate. You called them couriers for the souls. The Sufis mention the Masters of Wisdom governing the world. Many of them are said to live in the Himalayas. I found...
Some couriers for our souls
Theo. – As I understand it, any seeker, whether an aspirant or a disciple, may at any time join the Ultimate through his Master's divine heart? The Elder – That's it! The Master's heart is just as a gate opening onto eternity, and as I usually say to you, the best key...
An instant of confusion
On that afternoon, Theo was in a surly disposition when he arrived. The Elder said nothing and waited patiently as his friend was keeping his hands - and heart - warm with a cup of tea. Theo. – At times I feel so keen to achieve better outcomes that it makes me...
Theo becomes a trainer, part 16, divine resonance and spiritual resonance
Theo went on exploring the notion of resonance the Elder had introduced him to during their previous conversations. Theo. – What benefits are to be drawn from the method of resonance? The Elder – At its highest level, resonance is divine. The very core of the...
From one dimension to the other
Theo. – I have understood that practicing meditation, cleaning and the prayer in a proper way would automatically lead to constant remembrance, and also that I could directly start with constant remembrance, which is the quickest and the most direct way. The Elder –...
Good and Evil
Having heard the bleak current news about the situation in the world, Theophile the Younger felt depressed and filled with doubt. Theo. – Evil in this world has always outraged and disgusted me and I have never been able to accept it. I vainly tried to understand. No...
Yoga, part 2, spiritual yatra
Theo. – Last time, we have spoken about Patanjali’s Yoga, could you say more about it? The Elder – The eight limbs Patanjali described are to be considered as a whole, a whole that is as indivisible as the individual is. Yoga works on the three bodies and on the five...
Theo becomes a trainer, part 4, conducting meditation
Theo. I brooded over what you taught me last time and I understand perfectly how important it is for me to erase myself and leave room for the Divine within me. Yet, the fact of having to retreat completely is somehow disturbing to me: it makes me feel that I am like...
Theo becomes a trainer, part 2, Serving
Theo. – We have already talked about spiritual research and the difficulty to identify one's way. I'm interested in that, because I have noticed that the aspirants who come to see me are very confused about it. The Elder – They are searching for a meaning to their...
Positive Psychology, part 4, Love, empathy and compassion
Content Role of the Heart, Love and Empathy Empathy and Motherhood Empathy and Compassion Go to top Role of the Heart, Love and Empathy Theophile the Elder pursued his approach of Positive Psychology: – To understand how compassion can take place, you must refer to...
Positive Psychology, part 3, Empathy
Content Heart to heart communication and empathy Emotional empathy, five points of the heart Go to top Heart to heart communication and empathy Theo. – I have observed the way you usually interview your patients. You always give the impression that you know all about...
Sufism – Part 3: The heart, a mirror of the world
Today, Theophile the Younger and his friend the Elder went to Malik's place, since Malik had invited the young man to pursue his approach to Sufism. As they were walking, the Elder explained: – Our friend is a Muslim, and his way, Sufism, has succeeded in integrating...
Sufism – Part 2: The Universal Man
That day, Theophile the Elder came with his friend Malik, whom he wanted to introduce to Theophile the Younger. The Elder – Meet my young friend Theophile, who is very interested in spiritual research, and who would like to go deeper into the issue of extinguishment,...
Sufism – Part 1: Man as God’s mirror
Theo. – Jeanne told me about the Christian Way and she said you were going to introduce me to the Sufi Way. Can you say a few words about it? It is my understanding that we are very close to it. The Elder – We feel at one with all the Ways leading to God. Sufism is...
Advanced Practice – Part 2: Be less to become more
The Elder continues: – As soon as your soul has entered the cosmic region (cf. second star in the esoteric symbol) and has transcended all the elements that constitute the manifested dimension (earth, water, fire and ethereal air: i.e. the first star), it breaks free...
Three levels of liberation, part 2 – Universal Man
Theo. – I can understand, as far as it concerns an ordinary man, but what about the 'extraordinary' man, the one who has reached the first level of liberation? The Elder – He becomes aware of his universality and of all the powers finally available to him. Theo. – So,...
The devotee’s condition
What is a devotee, his spiritual condition, his relation to the Divine to others? Theophile reveals the transformation and the new perception of he who has totally surrendered and has realized God within himself. "He who has realized God is not only devoid of hatred...
Equanimity
Theo. – There are so many aspects to be mastered in our lives that sometimes I don't know how to deal with it. The Elder – It all begins with the heart, and it all ends with the heart. Theo. – That's a good start! It sounds like a Japanese koan. Once again, you don't...
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The soul’s choice and a mastered ego
Content The Soul's choice and a mastered ego, part 1, the Soul at the Earth school The Soul's choice and a mastered ego, part 2, how to tame one's ego The Soul's choice and a mastered ego, part 3, releasing space within one self The Soul's choice and a mastered ego,...
Dreading Death
Theo. – How is it that you have never been afraid of death? The Elder – I don't know. It was just the way I felt. Theo. – You must have thought about it, though? The Elder – For me, death is a fact, just like the fact that God exists. I believe it. It is by no means...
A mystical prayer with Abel
As usual, Theophile came to spend a moment with his friend Abel,at the end of the afternoon, at a time when the heat is less intense. Theophile the Elder (teasingly): – From our previous discussions I gathered that age had you turn more and more towards mysticism. You...
Death and meditation
Content Death and meditation, part 1, dying to oneself Death and meditation, part 2, NDE revelations Death and meditation, part 3, consciousness: heart or brain? Death and meditation, part 1, dying to oneself – Some people say that with meditation, “we die before...
Motherhood
Content Becoming a mother Motherhood, part 1, choosing his or her parents Motherhood, part 2, pregnancy and environment Motherhood, part 3, choosing one's destiny Becoming a mother Today, Elea seems to be upset: – You look worried and tired, Theophile the Elder says...
The esoteric symbol
Content The esoteric symbol, part 1, a vision of the Infinite The esoteric symbol, part 2, attraction of the Centre The esoteric symbol, part 3, Pure Love and Simplicity The esoteric symbol, part 1, a vision of the Infinite – Could you please tell me more about the...
Prayer
Content Prayer of alpha to omega Prayer and offering Prayer and faith Prayer and the Word Sankalpa The way of love Prayer of alpha to omega – I think that I caught the importance of transmission, of cleaning-rejuvenation also, is there anything else which could help...
The five
Content The five elements of the heart The five points of the heart The five elements of the heart – I have now reached adulthood and I don't even know who I am. I feeI I have various roles to play, or that I am not really as it shows. Who am I, in my inmost...
Inner observation
– Good morning, Theophile. Today, I'd like to ask you a question: How about assessing my practice, the way I meditate? I know many persons who say: "I have been practicing for quite a long time and I don't even know where I stand, what is really happening ..." What...
About communication from heart to heart
– Today, starts Theophile the Younger, I would like you to talk about communication. In today’s Internet and mobile phones time, it seems out of step, but I know that you master a completely different way of communication; you practice it so often with me. Would you...
Conversations with Teresa
Theophile the Elder pays a visit to his very old friend. Teresa's mind is as lively as usual but her body is not so quick now. – I am so happy to see you, she says. So much ground has been covered, since your childhood! As for me, I can feel my body betrays me. What...
Our soul mate
Theophile the Younger looked preoccupied. – You have told me about heart to heart communication. But what about the relationship with one's soul mate? I'd like so much to make a success of my married life and lead a harmonious family life. – What I mentioned relating...
A friendly Relationship
That morning Theophile the Younger looked worried: – I find that human relationships are very complicated. Take friendship, for instance. It usually starts with a great impulse, but over the years, the relationship will often come apart. Theophile the Elder looked at...
Love and meditation
Love and meditation – Tell me more about meditation. What should one do after having meditated? asks Theophile the Younger. – One should never abruptly cut meditation. When back from the depths of the heart, one is delighted with this spiritual atmosphere. It is made...
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