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Notes from Retreat

As Ever • 7 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual growth Artistic expression Personal Reflection Community Creative Process
  1. Spiritual exercises help us face our true selves. It's important to be honest about who we are and what we feel.
  2. Artists have a responsibility to share beauty that helps others. Creating art should be about serving people, not just seeking approval.
  3. Change can be scary because it means letting go of what we know. Trusting in a higher purpose can lead to surprising growth and deeper understanding.
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A New Schedule for a New Year

DruGroup • 59 implied HN points • 29 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Exercise Mindfulness Spiritual growth Personal Development
  1. New Year's resolutions are sometimes more effective when approached daily instead of yearly. Focusing on what we can do today might bring better results.
  2. Creating an elaborate daily schedule can lead to neglecting important relationships and personal needs. It's crucial to find a balance between self-improvement and spending time with loved ones.
  3. Skepticism about trendy diets and fitness fads can be healthy. Instead of following every trend, it's better to find what genuinely works for you and stick to it.

Total Glory

Theofuturism • 21 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Christianity Hope Spiritual growth Warfare
  1. Human beings were originally formed as perfection in the mind of God, with immense meaning for how we should approach life.
  2. It is important to actively seek glorification and not passively accept current brokenness.
  3. To wage the inner war for goodness, one must first undergo a total death of self to receive the strength needed.

Your Questions

DruGroup • 19 implied HN points • 26 Oct 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual growth Philosophy Questions Dialogue
  1. Asking questions helps us learn and understand things better. The act of questioning can even make us smarter.
  2. Questions are key to building strong relationships. When we ask others about themselves, it shows we care and want to connect.
  3. Good questions can resolve conflicts and promote understanding. Instead of arguing, asking someone a thoughtful question can bring about peace.

Job Change Update + Fear and Faith [SoulHacks]

DruGroup • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jun 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual growth Personal Development Coaching Leadership Values
  1. Changing jobs doesn't mean losing your purpose. You can still add value in new ways, no matter where you work.
  2. Fear can hold us back more than anything else. Choosing to have faith is about focusing on what's more important than our fears.
  3. Courage isn't about being fear-free; it's about valuing something more than our worries and trusting in a greater plan.

Fragments, Chapter 14, pp.278-282 - Reading Club posting 50

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teachings Symbols Self-awareness Consciousness Spiritual growth
  1. Objective truths can be challenging to explain in ordinary language due to the complexity of conveying unity in diversity.
  2. Ancient methods like myths, symbols, and verbal formulas were used to transmit objective knowledge and higher consciousness ideas.
  3. Understanding and applying the symbolism of duality, trinity, and harmony among the five centers in oneself can lead to transformative inner growth and connection to higher consciousness.

Fragments, Chapter 7, pp.130-5 - Reading Club posting 25

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teachings Spiritual growth
  1. Development involves either ascending or descending in all aspects, including changing moods, feelings, and energy levels.
  2. Understanding the law of octaves helps recognize the moments of 'intervals' and create necessary 'additional shocks' to achieve control and direction in activities.
  3. A school following esoteric traditions can teach the law of octaves, help in creating 'additional shocks,' and guide in understanding the union of the law of seven with the law of three.

Fragments, Chapter 13, pp.271-277 - Reading Club posting 49

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 01 Sep 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Teachings Inner Work Spiritual growth Sacrifice
  1. Silence can reveal truths and fears: People fear silence, and it can expose lies and discomfort. Being quiet can lead us to recognize lies and truths in our interactions.
  2. Creating an emotional state and the necessity of sacrifice: To awaken and create emotional states, one may need to sacrifice fantasies and suffering. Sacrificing one's own suffering can lead to freedom and the ability to work.
  3. Importance of understanding and explaining concepts: Explaining concepts to others can lead to personal understanding and discoveries. Sometimes, the act of explaining can help uncover new perspectives and connections.

Earth, Water & Fire

Davy Wavy Hides in Houston • 0 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Spiritual Practices Spiritual growth Transformation
  1. The Desert Monastics found deep spiritual lessons in the elements of earth, water, and fire, teaching us to see God's presence in the natural world around us.
  2. Their practices of humility, reliance on God's providence, and fervent pursuit of transformation reflect a holistic model for spiritual growth and harmony with Creation.
  3. Through their reverence for nature and intense pursuit of union with God, the Desert Monastics offer timeless wisdom on living an embodied spiritual life rooted in the elements of the Earth.

Fragments, Chapter 17, pp.363-368 - Reading Club posting 65

Journal of Gurdjieff Studies • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Beliefs Philosophy Practice Teachings Spiritual growth
  1. Understanding the true meaning of being serious is crucial, as it involves focusing on what is genuinely significant and not just trivial matters.
  2. Attaining real freedom requires sacrificing the illusion of freedom and being willing to go through the hard path of slavery and obedience.
  3. Observing how people react in different situations based on their types can provide insights into astrology and human behavior.