Author: Mark Salzedo
The Dual Life of the Disciple
At the appointed time, there comes a turning point in the life of every human being on his or her sacred path, and for humanity too, the world disciple. […]
Out of Duality, Consciousness Emerges
The problem of duality, spiritual philosophy observes, is the problem of existence itself. Duality, the pairs of opposites, (such as right and wrong, peace and war, happiness and unhappiness, […]
A New Chapter Beckons
Shortly after the planetary turmoil and devastation of the Second World War, Alice Bailey, in one of her books, commented: “A new chapter in the great book of spiritual […]
Rising Above Differences: Exploring the Significance of International Cooperation
Welcome to the blog post: “Rising Above Differences: Exploring the Significance of International Cooperation”. In this article, we will explore the importance of goodwill in international affairs, and how […]
Why are Ethical Perspectives important?
In our fast-paced and seemingly chaotic world, spiritual or ethical perspectives play an important role in helping us make sense of the complexities and dilemmas of human living, of […]
The Battle for the Soul of Humanity
Humanity has faced many battles in the long course of its evolution. Physical warfare, from one perspective, has shaped the modern world. By force of arms, nation states, and […]
Spiritual Perspectives: A Search for Truth
Sceptics might ask, are spiritual perspectives relevant in an era of scientific materialism? To this question, others may add, will they help us make sense of an often chaotic […]
Great is the Mystery of Thought
“Great is the mystery of thought”, wrote Alice Bailey, an eminent spiritual philosopher, in the last century. It is one of four profound mysteries, so we are informed, revealed […]
A Noble Service
Few can doubt the formidable challenges facing humanity today and the stark truth that selfishness lies at their root. But, perhaps, we can take heart that many millions each day […]
A Withering of the Law
Little is known of Sri Krishna, a great spiritual Life, for much is lost in the annals of time, but through myths, legends, and spiritual scriptures, his name is […]
Season’s Greetings
Once again, and not surprisingly, 2021 has been a challenging year for so many. There is much to reflect on as we look out upon the unfolding drama of […]
The Doctrine of the Heart
From the holiest spheres of divine Life upon our planet to people everywhere, the flow of love ceaselessly flows, touching the hearts of all those who respond in some […]
A Cascade of Crises
If history teaches us anything, it is that we (human beings) have the propensity to make the same or similar mistakes time and again. No doubt this is a […]
A Butterfly’s Wings
Nearly fifty years ago, a distinguished meteorologist, mathematician, and climate predictability expert, Edward Lorenz, posed what was a now famous question at a meeting of the American Association for […]
The Light of the East
Around 1875, the Light of the East, the fount of the perennial philosophy, began to shine its profound wisdom into the minds of thinkers in the West. Visionary scholars […]
The New Flowers of Ideas
Today the world abounds in the power and communication of ideas, thought and planning. They underpin the very fabric of human life on a global scale. Ideas translate into […]
The Theory of the Evolution of Light
The spiritual sciences teach that when life and form, or spirit and matter, are brought into close proximity, then light (the soul) appears, consciousness is born, and the long […]
The Importance of Goodwill
There are a growing number of thinkers spanning continents and cultures who acknowledge the importance of goodwill in local, national and world affairs. Such is its significance that Alice […]
The Play of Duality
In an increasingly divided world, the ceaseless play of duality bears upon the weary human spirit. The spiritual and the material, the real and the unreal, and the progressive […]
The Habit of Crisis
The long course of human evolution, which stretches back into the mists of time, has been frequently punctuated with periods of intense suffering and of acute distress. All of […]