by Robin Bloor | Nov 23, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
The Citadel of Prayer What Is Prayer? The world feels disconnected, chaotic and irrational. Prayer is not going to alter the outer world much, if at all. Nevertheles, the ancient practice of prayer provides a sanctuary to those seeking solace and spiritual depth. We...
by Robin Bloor | Oct 5, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
The Radiation of Pure Emotion To Awake the Emotional Side While we might “know better otherwise,” we often imagine ourselves as having a single mind or consciousness, neatly tucked away in the brain. Nevertheless, in the Work, we are depicted as complex...
by Robin Bloor | Aug 22, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
Penguins Discussing Philosophy The Penguin Huddle Question In the icy expanse of Antarctica, a vibrant mosaic of life plays out against the stark white backdrop. Here, beset by the wicked polar winds, a colony of emperor penguins, dignified by their sleek...
by Robin Bloor | Jun 3, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
The Transformation of Sound The Work of Transformation Ouspensky once suggested that the Work could be called “Psycho-transformism.” It’s a logical suggestion. “Transformation” means one thing changing into another. Chemistry shows...
by Robin Bloor | Apr 28, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
The Paradox of Silence On Inner Silence The Work advocates “Inner Silence.” It means ignoring inner chatter: the stream of automatic, often negative, internal commentary. This naturally leads to suppressing outer chatter, particularly gossip and...
by Robin Bloor | Mar 24, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
In Search of Being The Enigma of Being The concept of “being,” as presented in the Work, is a complex and multifaceted idea. It defies simple definitions. It’s stated that “your being attracts your life,” a phrase awash with layers of...