Post by I AM the Way on Dec 6, 2010 14:47:05 GMT -6
Insightful and practical 4th Way material
This book is a collection of articles, essays, and editorials from The Fellowship's newsletter. I came into this book with very little knowledge of Girard Haven, his Teacher, or the Fellowship of Friends school. While some things could have been explained in more detail up front such as references to the Jack of Spades and Queen of Hearts, as well as, the creation of an Ark being a school aim... the context eventually provided me with a decent understanding of things. Plus, there's a handy glossary at the back of the book for easy reference.
However, Creating a Soul really shines when it comes to dealing with the practicality and day-to-day struggles of Fourth Way Work. There are some moments which Gurdjieff and Ouspensky don't prepare you for. Haven's approach to teaching is attitude-based. With the right attitude, one can produce the right ingredients so Influence C can guide us through our perilous journey. It's clear to me that his understanding of what's required along all three lines of Work makes this an invaluable tome. A Teacher could have no better student than Girard Haven.
I shall re-visit this book again in a couple years, expecting to find even more gemstones. Meanwhile, my soul grows stronger, deeper, and ineffable. Highly recommended!
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