The Quest

Sir Percival on His Quest The Quest You can distill existence down to just three fundamental questions: What resides within my inner world? What comprises this immense universe, of which I am but an infinitesimal speck? And ultimately, what am I? There are two...

The Work of Transformation

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...

Inner Silence

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...

The Enigma of Being

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...

The Shadowed Self

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...

A Journey To The Self

Communing With The Self A Journey To The Self “Is self-observation a moment of accepting oneself, or does that come afterwards?” Self-observation, in its purest form, must be uncritical, a dispassionate witnessing to the inner workings of our being. It is the patient...