Esoteric Essays

We are told that “the eyes are windows to the soul” so much can be realised when we see “eye to eye” or soul to soul. Through that meeting point, pretence and fabrication can be dissolved in the light of the Soul. Our gaze both reveals and projects our inner intentions and thoughts. The more we are centred in the …

As we see much of the natural world becoming irrevocably lost, we are realising the exquisitely fine balance of everything throughout the kingdoms of nature: mineral, plant and animal. Only the human kingdom has been slow to fulfill its intended part in the weave of the living fabric that is the manifest expression of the Lord of the world, of …

A growing realisation of our common humanity is emerging, beyond any differences of culture, race or religion, as we watch with horror the destruction sweeping through our world in war, climate impacts from human neglect, and distortions of truth. These effects result from a sense of identity that is separate and exclusive, outside of the reality of our oneness and …

Looking into what lies behind the world events that seem so challenging in these times, we might realise it is the impulse to freedom which is the causal driver behind outer happenings. But what is true freedom? In worldly terms we might think it is being free to do as one wishes no matter what harm it causes to others; …

At this time, in the midst of the pain and suffering from all the crises around our world, we are called to celebrate Christmas with its appeal to the compassionate heart. We remember the unique birth in Bethlehem that gave the world a great embodiment and exemplar of divine love. His Presence inspires us to remember loved ones with greetings …

As we approach December, our thoughts turn towards the holiday season and Christmas. It is a time for the celebration of many things – all inspired by the birth of a great Soul who came to demonstrate and teach a new way of living centred in the heart from where the love of the soul radiates to shine on all. …

As we watch the passing of much in the world that has been familiar, safe and reliable, we are both witness to and participant in the birth of a new human consciousness and sense of identity. Amidst the death throes of an old worldview, something finer is slowly dawning through the awakening human heart. The wave of suffering of growing …

Observing human thought and action within the turbulent change moving through our world, we may see on the one hand a desperate intensification of materialistic forces, but on the other hand a deeper and more expanded view reveals a new human consciousness emerging from the womb of the past. For many decades there has been a continually growing realisation of …

As conflicts appear to intensify around the world and seep into all layers and structures of society, the real underlying division is becoming revealed. The essential difference is between who we may think we are and the realisation of our true being. It is what divides those who still identify as separate individuals competing with others, and those who know …

At this time of year those of us in the Southern hemisphere are drawn inside our homes for warmth, comfort, and protection from the Winter cold. It is a time for inner reflection, and the keynote for the energies now flowing through the constellation of Cancer seem deeply relevant: “I build a lighted house and therein dwell”. We might ask …