The Law of Change

March 23, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

Once in Persia reigned a king, Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which, if held before his eyes, Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for any change or chance; Solemn words, and these are they: “Even this shall pass away.” (Theodore Tilton, 1835-1907) As we pass through life and […]

Saying What We Think

March 2, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

There is nothing quite as wholesome and invigorating as expressing our convictions freely and effectively. By doing so, we encourage cooperative understanding and broaden and advance our concepts of life. The fire which burns within radiates outwardly but if repressed, that same fire tends to destroy the inner walls of our personality. Therein lays the […]

The Breath

February 16, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

We all know that breathing is vital to maintaining life in our body, for quite apart from the vital chemical composition of air that the body needs, the act of breathing air brings into our body a very special and precious form of energy, the so-called “life essence” which we use, quite unconsciously, to sustain […]

Evolving towards perfection

February 2, 2021.Reading time 17 minutes.

Rosicrucians believe that humans are dual beings, possessing both a physical body and a spiritual ‘body’ commonly referred to as the soul. While the physical body is composed of material components, the soul, carried by the so-call Vital Life Force, enters the infant at birth with its first breath of air. With that first breath, […]

Finding Personal Peace

January 26, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

The problem of attaining peace or inner harmony in these modern times is becoming increasingly difficult. People are exposed to the impact of distressing news, much of which is fraught with danger. Many of the statements of commentators, news analysts, editors and the like, even if not always deliberately so, can still keep us apprehensive, […]

Spirituality For Social Justice

January 12, 2021.Reading time 20 minutes.

Yesterday and today, we have always lived, and still live, in a complex world of mind-boggling diversity. We must realise that it is from the innate spirituality within us that the various numerous religions of the world have emanated. Whenever we come together for a Rosicrucian conclave we are reminded of how fortunate we are […]

Ethics and Our Environment

January 5, 2021.Reading time 13 minutes.

Ethics is primarily associated with people’s social existence. This science of moral duty and our regard for morals and morality usually considers the relationship of individual human beings with each other. As far as ethics applies to different phases of life, such as the various professions and businesses, these ideas in everyday thinking are concerned […]

Why Are We Here?

December 29, 2020.Reading time 21 minutes.

In each age, people have reflected on the nature of their existence. This reflection has often been expressed in the question: Why are we here? In trying to determine the purpose for their individual lives, people have usually attributed their existence to the intent of a God or the Cosmic. Human beings in their various […]

Gratitude

December 22, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

A man, somewhere in the world, wakes up one morning; and as it has been for many years, he starts his day’s activities. He checks his diary and thinks over all the events he will devote himself to in the next twelve to fourteen hours. A busy schedule, with many commitments, programmes and meetings. He […]

How effective is positive thinking?

December 8, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

Is positive thought a psychological stimulus or a mental sedation? When a personal crisis arises, the phrase “think positive” is commonly suggested to those involved. Have these words become just a cliché, or have they practical value? Holding a positive thought is usually defined by the average practitioner as thinking of the opposite state. In […]