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How Ahriman Thwarts Perception of Christ
Lelan Harris |
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Intellectual activity is spiritual activity, but the intellect cannot directly absorb that which is spiritual. This exposes our intellect to the great danger of falling prey to Ahrimanic powers through the most innocuous and truly unexpected of sources.
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| "This is what devastates and rends the human soul today. Even though we do not wish to admit this torn and devastated condition, it nevertheless exists in the spiritual regions of the human soul and constitutes the fundamental evil and the fundamental tragedy of our age . . . . Our intellect is thus exposed to the great danger of falling prey to the Ahrimanic powers." (Rudolf Steiner, Anthroposophy: The End of the Dark Age. A lecture presented in Vienna, Austria on June 11, 1922. GA 211.) |
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Lack of awareness of just exactly how those adversarial powers hold our intellects in their grip explains why people struggle to perceive Christ. Once understood, freedom and access to Christ becomes straightforward.
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| What people are saying...
I so enjoyed your challenging talk on how Ahriman thwarts our perception of Christ. It was truly exciting to listen to the insights from your research into Steiner's work. I do believe this is what he intended: for us to dig deep and build up on the foundation he lay down for us; not just to summarize and paraphrase his content, but to push the boundaries and augment it, using the tools of spiritual science. Thank you for sharing the fruits of your research and personal experiences.
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I participated in the Zoom presentation and discussion you led devoted to how to recognize the workings of Ahriman in the intellect and to discover a perception of the Christ. First, I would like to express my gratitude to you for your willingness to share your insights with all of us in attendance. As was clear from your words, you bear witness to the truths you shared of Rudolf Steiner and this is so important for the Anthroposophical community.
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| Presentation originally sponsored by the Rudolf Steiner Branch (Chicago).
This version of the video includes 20 minutes of additional content.
Cost: Free Video Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Original presentation: Friday, October 22, 2021. Permanent access upon registration.
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| Lelan Harris is a founding member and the executive director of Wise Cosmos Educational Initiative (WiseCosmos.org). He is an experiential explorer and integrative practitioner of many human development and spiritual paths. For Lelan, every day is an adventure of discovering the wisdom of the cosmos – God in every guise – and then sharing those treasures through healing, coaching, serving, and pioneering. Lelan has been married to Julie for over 30 years, and among their greatest delights together is playing in and with nature through every season, ecosystem, and altitude; self-guided town and country tours; plus art, music, and dance. |
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