Author: Mark Salzedo
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Triangles: The Pattern of the Heavens
Eighteen millions years have elapsed, the spiritual sciences reveal, since the first faint human forms walked the earth. In that time, great periods of crisis have emerged and receded. […]
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Uncharted Waters
In the aftermath of the ravages of the Second World War, a new international order was established to bring order out of chaos, and freedom out of tyranny. At […]
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The Uprising of Goodwill
Analysing the monumental reconstruction work required in the aftermath of the Second World War, Alice Bailey concluded that although the work of experts in finance, government, and other agencies […]
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The Course and Direction of Human Affairs
It wasn’t all that long ago when selfish nationalism and religious intolerance were too well entrenched in human affairs for visionary thinkers to turn the tide against these powerful […]
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Humanity: The World Disciple
Humanity, the world disciple, stands at a crossroads today. The familiar and ‘comfortable’ surroundings of age-old practices, rituals, and lines of thought are receding. Ahead lie uncharted waters. It […]
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Avatars: Messengers of God
“Great Avataras have come in the past and will come again in the future, whose grand figures loom and names of might echo through the haze of the ages. […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Why are Ethical Perspectives important?
In our fast-paced and seemingly chaotic world, ethical or spiritual perspectives play an important role in helping us make sense of the complexities and dilemmas of human living, of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]