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Moments
Legends and fairy tales often describe the life and fate of a hero who serves as an example for humankind. However, they often have a hidden meaning which supports the esoteric work of those who are prepared to understand them. Every moment in the life of these heroes carries a hidden message, just as a moment of presence has a hidden meaning for the higher self in us. (Click on the images for the story.)
"What is truth?" Pilate asked Christ. But Christ was not willing to give away his knowledge to a person unprepared for his teaching. So he remained silent. Read about esoteric knowledge in Esotericism.
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” asked the dark queen in the tale of Snow White. "You are the fairest of them all," answered the mirror, until Snow White had developed her full beauty. The Two Selves describe our higher and lower selves.
As morning dawned, Scheherazade ceased telling her tale. Another night had passed in which the sultan abstained from his killings, another day in which the country could live in peace because of Scheherazade’s perseverance. Read about the nature of Efforts.
The demon Mara sent his three beautiful daughters to distract Buddha from his meditation. Buddha did not respond to temptations, because he had sworn not to arise before he exerienced true wisdom. Imagination explains our main obstacle and how to deal with it.
“I am a sentinel and I am in love,” said the guard, not willing to rest from his watch. He would not desert his post until the beloved had arrived. The role of the steward and emotions and their connection to the higher self is described in the Steward.
