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Understanding the structure and developing the ability to work with the energies of the plane of mind is of great importance to the human kingdom for it is here that the first direct contact between the soul and its expression man can be established. Presently modern man is the inheritor of abilities on this plane which have been achieved by many thousands of men and women who have, after great effort, passed beyond our view. Each race develops some aspect of consciousness or energy and it is the destiny of what we simply term "Western man" to work with these energies of the plane of mind to improve and build the contact between soul and man.
This is not something new and has been achieved by many people individually over vast lengths of time. However what is new in our response to this plane of energy, is that for the first time in our long history there can be a collective approach by the human kingdom to this contact. If this is successful, and there is every indication that it will be, the level of consciousness caused by improved soul/personality contact will have a very pronounced effect on all physical life on this planet. Spiritual energy, magnetically attracted by man from the soul and then radiated out, will constructively stimulate the development of all kingdoms. From the point of view of man it will open up areas of conscious awareness that will give a greater appreciation of the Whole as it relates to the part.
Universal Mind will become a reality rather than an expression of vaguely understood words. How can this be achieved practically?
Presently much of the energy of thought for many people is centred on the astral plane, producing a conscious outlook based on emotion and desire. Only infrequently do we use the energy of mind, however when we begin to recognise its potential and clearly see the constructive effects, both individually and collectively, our focus and attention then becomes centred on this plane of energy. When this occurs, astral thought slowly but with great certainty fades and we each move forward in response to evolutionary urge.
The plane of mind offers vast potential to all who use this energy but an understanding of its structure, however brief, is a necessary first step. When this is achieved then comes the opportunity for further development. The plane of mind, like that of the astral plane, is divided up into seven sub planes, each representing a range of energy which is reflected in consciousness.
The three upper planes are the domain of the soul body or causal body and as yet are infrequently contacted by man. This is sometimes referred to as the "higher consciousness" but this is a term which is too vague to be of any real use. The density of matter at these levels tends more towards light than form.
The lower four sub planes are the most used by man and it is on one of these that the mental unit of each of us is located. As we increasingly become more orientated towards the use of the mind this unit will be found in the upper sub planes of the lower mind. The plane of mind can be considered as having two poles; one being used by man and the other by soul, until the uniting of both raises the light and energy of this plane in accordance with evolution. The soul is connected to man by the energy of mind and this is responded to by each of us via the brain.
Without a well stocked brain, active and capable of responding free from restrictions there can be little reaction to the energies of mind. It is in this regard that the significance of education can be seen. Where the brain is either not activated or is presented with information that is false, misleading or intentionally biased, this immediately places a restriction on the development of the mind. This can be not only extremely difficult for the individual to overcome, but also greatly damaging to the society.
Societies are in a constant state of development but the direction they take is totally dependant on the base of education they evolve from and where this is treated casually, social decay always begins. Limits within education can often be quite difficult to recognise or respond to when they become part of a group or racial outlook, but when they can clearly be seen every effort should be attempted to overcome them.
Some societies restrict education to a particular gender, male being considered more important than female. Others use political outlook, race or religious belief as a base for educational development, whilst the Western approach, having freed itself from these obvious restrictions plunges into education based on economics. How often do we hear such phrases as "knowledge economy" or see education being sold as a commodity with profit as the only goal? Is this not a restriction?
Realistically we need educated societies in order to develop, but by placing such obvious restrictions on education and the necessary bias in outlook that must inevitably accompany them, we limit the potential of each member of the group. Ideas, ideals, understandings and activities remain either undeveloped or lost to a society that actively limits its education to a particular bias that excludes the true significance and need for greater educational development.
For anyone who is interested contemplation on the concept of "freedom of education" will indicate future possibilities in this area. The human kingdom cannot develop without the active relationship of soul, mind, brain being established. Surely this is the reason for education?
The process of energy transference from the soul to man is always achieved by focused, active consciousness. When the lower mind is directed towards the upper mind, causal body or soul, the energy response appears as an idea or concept. This then enters the lower mind eventually becoming an ideal. As this takes on a more definite shape it becomes what is termed a concrete thought or thought form which the brain can respond to.
The original idea, having great beauty and possibility, is changed in quality during its journey through an undeveloped mind, eventually what is produced and presented to the human kingdom is an extremely distorted view of the original response. However when the mind and brain are relatively clear and cause little distortion to the idea from the upper planes of mind, then what is presented to the human kingdom produces great benefit and constructively influences patterns of growth. The relationship between the soul and its expression in time and space, the personality or man begins to develop and the potential of union becomes a definite possibility.
All this begins with education and is developed by meditation.
The mind of people in the West is relatively new, particularly when compared to many of the cultures and races of the past, but its ability of what is termed focused intelligence shows greater collective potential than has previously been seen. The relative youth of our mind does cause difficulties in development which when clearly seen need to be addressed.
Intellectual thought is an ability of the lower mind which when it becomes over developed generates an excess of energy that repels the upper mind energies and essentially closes off any flow that can occur. The soul begins to be separated from its personality which initially can be extremely damaging and if continued - fatal. It is not uncommon to encounter an over active intellect but the beauty of the ideas being reached for in such a fashion can never be achieved regardless of effort. Intellect is needed to be developed by all of us but its excessive use should be avoided.
The concrete mind can often fixate on an idea or ideal which is new to it. Once it has been accepted there is an absolute refusal to acknowledge the need for further development. This also generates a body of energy that repels upper mind energy from entering. Similarly the seeking for power over other people which is totally dependant upon all the energies of the lower mind, sets up the same condition. All these situations are not uncommon.
Psychology in the future as it begins to recognise the sub planes of mind and their range of effects on consciousness, will play an extremely significant role in assisting developing education of the lower mind. This is the beginning of esoteric psychology.
A rule that has been used in the past by men and women who have sought to develop the relationship of soul and personality by improving the ability of the mind is equally of vale today.
" No thought or activity that carries within it the seed of separatism is acceptable"
For some this is considered the greatest sin, as it isolates the soul and its expression man from each other. The energy of Love and the Light of wisdom are opposed.
The dual nature of education needs to be recognised in the intelligent development of the brain and mind. The goal for such education needs to be to improve the flow of ideas from the upper mind or soul to the lower mind or man and their application via the brain to daily activity. This we are well capable of achieving as the present high levels of mind development indicate.
Study, meditation, contemplation and application remain the best individual approach at this time and can be enhanced where group work is undertaken in all these areas.
May the Light of wisdom within the soul reach you with strength.
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