| *8.) On this new level: a.) Our instructions become less frequent and more brief, and one’s work depends more on one’s ability for independent action. b.) Friends will be few. c.) Obstacles will pile up like seemingly unscalable mountains, and achievements will seem insignificant! *d.) The influence of the subtlest energies will not be so evident. e.) The intermittent [continuously starting and stopping of], so called ‘sacred pains’ will torture one !!! *f.) The divisibility and transmissions of the spirit will still be beyond explanation. |
| *5.) The sequential process of growth of the spirit: a.) The first calls are pleasant and benevolent, and like a child, the cared-for beginner has no responsibilities. b.) But when the consciousness grows, the spirit becomes worthy of special important tasks. c.) These tasks contradict the outworn ways of mundane [non-spiritual, worldly] thinking, and therefore involve new difficulties and dangers !!! *6.) Truly, only a few learn to rejoice at the need to face and conquer obstacles ! *7.) Many more, yearn to return to the bygone half-developed consciousness. |