Topics covered: Human beings don't understand what or who they are, and, for having failed to understand the purpose of their existence, they have created one for themselves; What is the main misunderstanding about the purpose of existence? That I am owed a living; We are takers - I want, I will, I'll do, I'll get - all of which must come after "I'll be."

An aspirant embarks upon the spiritual journey because of a feeling that draws them to it - but that feeling that provided the original impetus does not stay with you. At this point, when it feels like you have met a dead end in your inner work, you come to understand you must learn to rely on something else altogether.

You can't study spirit directly, but you can learn to see what's divine and celestial in the world around you. In studying a fire you come to understand what's required in order for the wood to become enflamed. Similarly, in your spiritual life, if you wish for the holy spirit to come into you and transform you, you must do your part, by bringing yourself to the place where revelation can take...