Know Thyself

E81 - Dr. Robert Gilbert: The Forgotten Wisdom Of The Rosicrucians: A Framework for Spiritual Actualization

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Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Robert Gilbert, an expert in rosicrucianism and ancient wisdom teachings, discusses the core teachings of rosicrucianism, including the loss of humanity's intuitive gifts, awakening the energy centers, and directing life with illuminated will. He explores the structure of the subtle body, the distortions of sexual energy, and the dangers of spiritual ego inflation. He also touches on the evolution of human consciousness, the Rosicrucian tradition, and the importance of finding the middle path in spirituality.
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INSIGHT

Beginning Was The Memory

  • Every incarnation starts with "drafter forgetfulness," where we lose memory of past lives and purpose.
  • Spiritual growth involves reclaiming memory to understand who we are and why we're here now.
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Rosicrucianism's Perennial Roots

  • Rosicrucianism is a perennial tradition evolving through cultures from ancient Egypt, Jewish and Greek Kabbalah.
  • It adapts spiritual initiation to the evolving states of human consciousness and cultural contexts.
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Loss of Ancient Clairvoyance

  • Humans once had innate clairvoyance and could perceive non-physical beings effortlessly.
  • The rise of individualized brain-based logical thinking reduced this clairvoyance and connection to subtle life energies.
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