A MEDITATION TO BRING ABOUT ALIGNMENT BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND SOUL

In the production of alignment during meditation, I will ask you to do the following exercises, in breathing and in focussing. You know well, do you not, my friend and brother, that the more disciples are aligned and coordinated, the greater will be their power in service.

 

Therefore, attempt the following breathing exercise, paying particular attention to the interlude, and to the line of thought which you carry forward during these interludes. This is, for you, a somewhat difficult task, yet the interlude should be the easiest and most effective part of the meditation work. An interlude, properly held and utilised, is one of the preparatory steps towards that occult phenomenon, called by the oriental teachers, samadhi....

 

Then meditate deeply during the next six months on the following six phrases, holding the consciousness as high in the head as possible, and attempting to hold the mind steady in the light and aligned with the brain.

 

1st month—May the light of the soul illumine my mind, and shed a light upon the way of others.

 

2nd month—May the love of the soul control my lower nature, and guide me in the way of love.

 

3rd month—May I act as a soul in all my ways, and thus awaken others to a right activity.

 

4th month—I teach the way to others. I seek to contact souls, not minds.

 

5th month—As a soul, I serve my fellowmen.

 

6th month—I place the torch of truth in other hands, and from my torch they light their light.

 

If you follow these simple suggestions, my brother, you will be surprised at the results which will appear in a year's time. Simplicity is the way of soul growth. Be simple.

 

Each month, write a simple summation of your thoughts and service as you work with the monthly seed thoughts. Endeavour to make these six papers of real mental value to others, and also see, if possible, that they have a magnetic value [Page 194] and that they breathe out, not only mental understanding, but also an emotional appeal. Attend likewise to the form in which you cast them for that will be the symbol on the physical plane of your inner alignment.

 

[DISCIPLESHIP IN THE NEW AGE, p193]