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Navigating Spiritual Complexities: Nicoll and Gurdjieff
This chapter explores the intertwined biographies of Maurice Nicoll and George Gurdjieff, examining how personal struggles and differing motivations shaped their spiritual journeys. It delves into Nicoll's deep spiritual urgency amidst his oppressive upbringing, contrasting it with Kenneth Walker's more curious and less desperate quest within the Gurdjieff community. Additionally, it highlights the complexities of Nicoll's past, including his relationships with notable psychologists and the philosophical implications of their intertwined teachings.