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...
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...