by Robin Bloor | Aug 24, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
In Search of the Irresistible Force Modern science is derided by Gurdjieff throughout The Tales. He refers unsympathetically to “sorry scientists,” “scientists of new formation,” “contemporary terrestrial ‘sorry scientists.’...
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...
by Robin Bloor | Feb 27, 2025 | Reflections, The Lost Herald
Acceptance of the Shadows of the Self A chill wind whips through the bare branches, and the fire crackles in the hearth. Awake and aware, you survey the moment. A question hangs in the air: “Is self-observation a moment of accepting oneself, or does that come...