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Category: Gurdjieff

March 23, 2017 + #Silenti, Consciousness, esoteric psychology, Gurdjieff, Mystery Schools, nature, Silent Eye School, Spirituality

The Finding of Polarity (3) – #Silenti

by Steve Tanham

In parts one and two of this set of three posts, we have examined how the development of the individual, the ‘self’, is a different process from the development of our young bodies, and relies upon our departure from ‘oneness’ in the womb towards a reaching for individuality – a process that eventually matures into what psychology calls the ego. From a psychological … Read More The Finding of Polarity (3) – #Silenti

May 28, 2015 + Consciousness, enneagram, esoteric psychology, Gurdjieff, Silent Eye School, Spirituality

Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee – Part Thirteen

by Steve Tanham

Alexandra arrived to find her coffee waiting on the table; together with an old silver coin. “It’s a half-crown,” I said, in response to her puzzled look. “You may never have seen one, before?” “I have. My grandfather had some; and what am I supposed to do with it?” she asked, in reply. “Why, you spin it, of course!” I was being irritating, but … Read More Nine Deadly Sins with Coffee – Part Thirteen