1. Psychology Problems - "Cleavage and Integration"
Study: this month we begin a two month study of Esoteric Psychology. The goal for students is to gain an overview of this most interesting subject. The two basic causes of psychological problems (excepting those that are organic), are
1) A lack of development and control in the bodies of expression; and
2) misaligned and warring energies within these bodies (physical, emotional and mental).
DK said: "One point I feel the need definitely to re-emphasise and that is the necessity, when considering the human being and his expression and existence, to remember that we are really considering energy, and the relation or non-relation of forces." Esoteric Psychology II 424
This month we focus on the problems of "CLEAVAGE" and "INTEGRATION".
Raja Yoga Meditation: the second RULE is CONTENTMENT. An important direction, and with detachment, the primary antidote to suffering. As long as we keep reaching outside of ourselves for happiness, we suffer. The cultivation of contentment in our life and relationships, is a key to peace and happiness
STUDY – ESOTERIC PSYCHOLOGY 1
Q1 According
to Bailey, all human beings (beneath the level of initiate perhaps), are prone
to certain psychological problems, caused by misaligned or clashing energies,
or the relation or non-relation of force. These can cause physical
difficulties. In terms of energy, please
a. describe the nature of each of the three
problems of CLEAVAGE, INTEGRATION, STIMULATION, how each problem arises as a
result of what is happening at an energetic level.
The
nature of three psychological problems and how they arise:
·
Cleavage:
is the division within a man’s nature,
such as “split personality”. Cleavage arises when there is conflict between
different parts of his nature, such as within the astral body itself, or
between the mental body and the emotional body, or between his personality and
his soul.
Yes.
It’s being here but wanting to be there.
·
Integration:
is the sense of great power, which may lead to being selfish, dominant, sure of
himself and full of arrogance. Integration arises after cleavage bridging and
achieving synthesis, resulting in an inflow of unaccustomed energy which may
lead to egomania, narcissism, fanaticism or over development of the sense of
direction or vocation.
Yes
it can do that, but integration by its very nature is assimilating or
incorporating aspects of oneself, realizations that one has, which lead to an
inflow of energies or a sense of wellbeing. These then can result in a greater
sense of power and lead to your description above.
·
Stimulation:
is the overstimulation of a man’s nature, which may lead to disruption of
normal life rhythms and perception. Stimulation arises by intense inpouring of
energy. In mentally developed people, stimulation problems from intense mental
activity can be sectarianism, rigid-mind, self-obsession, mental introvert or
extrovert. In emotional people lacking discrimination, overstimulation may lead
to glamour, illusion, and distorted reality.
Yes
again. The description above is a general overstimulation of the man’s nature.
In spiritual work we have seen overstimulation can happen to any of the
vehicles or to the centers through meditation and the inflow of new energies.
b. Then - again in terms of energy, how these
three problems differ from each other.
In terms
of energy, these three problems differ from each other as:
·
Cleavage
is the problem of energy divisions because of a lack of adjustment between
various parts of a man’s nature.
·
Integration
is the problem of energy swings after cleavage healing.
·
Stimulation
is the problem of overstimulation of energy by intense inpouring of energy.
Good
response, Daisy.
Q2 For
each person in the 3 examples, identify the problem/s that you think that
person is suffering from; then briefly give advice to help restore right
balance.
1. Jane - the emotional recluse
The
problem that Jane is suffering from is the division within the astral body
itself and this causes a cleavage between Jane and her environment. She lives a
reclusive life, feeling rejected by people and having difficulty in relating
with or understanding others.
Advice to
help restore right balance for Jane:
-
Understanding
that “this too shall pass”, letting go and that time will heal all wounds
-
Talking
to beloved ones
-
Regulating
diet and doing exercise to get fit
-
Cultivating
self-love and compassion for others through loving-kindness meditation
-
Connecting
to the Soul, the Universe, the Source of Love, Energy and Spirit through
mindfulness techniques like deep breathing, meditation
-
Experience
time with Nature
-
Channeling
energy into new activities
-
Helping
others, doing volunteer or other meaningful works
Cleavage - primarily within
the astral body. This brings about a cleavage between a person and his
environment, so that life is feared and there is great difficulty relating with
or understanding others; she may be anti-social or unpopular.
2. Handsome Carl
Carl is
suffering from the psychological problem of integration, which leads to
narcissism and too much focus on appearance.
Advice to
help restore right balance for Carl:
-
Watching
the recent movie “Beauty and the Beast”
-
Contemplation
on the impermanent of form, of outer beauty; meditation on old age and death (corpse
meditation)
-
Cultivating
the inner beauty, qualities of the soul and the ability to see beyond the
appearance
-
Developing
social intelligence, empathy through the practice of mindfulness, increasing
awareness of the thoughts and feelings of one’s self and others.
Integration – egomania - narcissism - extreme love of self.
3. Mark - torn between two worlds
Mark is
suffering from the psychological problem of cleavage between himself and his
life goal.
Advice to
help restore right balance for Mark:
-
Continuing
with meditation, diet, Raja Yoga disciplines as he is doing
-
Connecting
to the Source, to the One Mind (Universal Mind) through meditation for getting
the sense of Oneness, of interconnection in everyone and everything in life
-
Contemplation
on the big picture, the inclusive vision that embraces cooperation rather than
competition.
Cleavage - between a man and
his soul. This produces sequentially a dominant selfish personality, and then a
practical mystic, conscious of the need for fusion and for unity.
You have understood these problems well and offered
good advice. I’ve just added a bit more info from my notes.
Q3 These
psychology problems beset all human beings at one time or another, in one life
or another. Do you identify with one of the problems just covered? If so -
which one, how did it affect you and what are you doing to overcome it?
I
experienced the problem of cleavage within the astral body itself, depression
of a broken heart. I felt drained out and depleted, losing the zest of life. At
that time, I just wanted to disappear from the world, to escape to somewhere
far away.
I
overcame that through acceptance, forgiveness and letting go, through meditation,
returning inward to ground myself for inner peace, cultivating self-love, and
practicing compassion, loving-kindness meditation.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds as if you took the
highest road for dealing with this problem.
MEDITATION
1.
What was the Raja Yoga
meditation theme this month?
The Raja
Yoga meditation of this time was Nijama – Rule 2 – Contentment.
2.
What insights did you gain in
your Raja Yoga meditations this month?
Buddha
taught in the Second Noble Truth that selfish craving and ignorance are the two
main causes of suffering; thus, bliss is achieved as a result of contentment.
For human desires are endless, it is important to differentiate between what we
need and what we want, and to realize what is essential and what matters most
in life.
Contentment
is cultivated by gratitude and mindfulness, by counting many blessings we have.
When we are content and grateful, our vibration is high and good. I’ve learned
that the more we grow spiritually, the more inner peace and happiness we feel.
After all, the purpose of life is to be content and happy.
Contentment
is also developed by giving to and helping others. I’ve learned that helping disadvantaged
people makes us feel good, and appreciate what we have in life.
What a beautiful approach to life. Appreciation and gratitude open the
heart which is where we express soul. Thank you for this.
Great report, Daisy
Light, Love and Power
Eva
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