The dense nature of matter obstructs every experiment of the spirit.

 49.  Cunning voices are trying to spread rubbish, but remember that irritations are no better than dust, and avoid them.  I teach through the manifestations of life.  I give signs every day.  The signs rain down like rose petals, because the time is near.  Think of the New World; think of the procession of peoples.

58.  But with a feather of the wing you will sweep away the dust, so take good care of the wing.

62. The opinion of a light-minded person spins around like a wheel.  A daring one asks for a bow and gets the bird himself.

65.  Forward flies the shot--there is no turning back.

67.  Wishing evil on others, they themselves die away.  Dark are the times.  Hold the Shield firm.  Those who retreat will be scattered like a spray.

68.  Show a steady stride.  Guard the heart because a vessel that holds the entire world must be carried with caution.  Walk forward simply without fidgeting.  By restraining your irritation you create a new sheath for the spirit.  Even a horse gallops better when it is not frothing.

78.  Through fire, through smoke, through miracles, through faith--stride forward!  Sparkle with youth of spirit.  Be the youngest, the most mobile.  The sail of podvig (heroic action) is the most durable.

90.  The dense nature of matter obstructs every experiment of the spirit.  This applies to human beings and all of nature.  To be accessible, matter has to be melted.  The melting process gives rise to a certain gas that assimilates to the substance of the spirit.  In the case of a person the nerve centers release a gas during every ecstasy--whether an ecstasy of happiness or of ill fortune.

102.  A dark cloud is no miracle, scum no hero, nor collapse cleverness; but the spirit having awakened immediately acquires the ability to understand.  That is why the Brotherhood has made away with the manifestation of miracles.

104.  Success is only a sign that the direction is correct. Success is only an understanding of the nature of the moment. The Teaching is only the lifting of the theater’s curtain.  How wondrous it is to be a performer in the world mystery!

117.  There is power in repetition; although incorrectly applied in religion, in daily life this armor is indispensable.  One has to wrap oneself up again and again.

125.  After Augustine the Church began sinking into the darkness of the Middle Ages, and Christ found himself locked in behind bars of gold.  In order to break out Christ himself descended even in lesser images if only to manifest once more the majesty of partaking in unity.

131.  Fearlessness is Our leader.  Beauty is Our ray of understanding.  Simplicity is Our key to the secret doors to happiness.

134.  Everywhere in antiquity we find that what covered the head was connected with a symbol of the priesthood, while nowadays there is the logo of a business firm instead--a sign of how people are growing spiritually bald!

143.  Accumulation has to take place again and again in accordance with the rhythm of the world’s motion.  Display of haste is opposed to worldwide creation.  The way in which crystals and flowers form shows how perfection develops.  -Leaves of Morya’s Garden 1925

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