The Five Strivings

Synopsis

The discussion explores the concept of "being-apogonian strivings," particularly the instinctive need for self-perfection as described in esoteric teachings. It examines why this striving appears suppressed in humans, how mental inhibition prevents its manifestation, and proposes exercises to redirect the mind to remove this inhibition. The conversation delves into techniques involving attention, awareness, and physical practice to lift mental interference. Additionally, the discussion shifts into broader metaphysical inquiries, including music, vibration, spiritual traditions, and the nature of esoteric teachings.

Summary

The talk begins with a question about the instinctive striving for self-perfection, one of the "being-apogonian strivings" that should be inherent in all three-brained beings. The question centers around how this striving becomes instinctive in practice, given that it is often inhibited by the mental apparatus. The discussion then pivots to the concept of instinct itself—how it is innate and cellular, yet remains inactive due to mental interference.

The group examines ways to alleviate this inhibition, concluding that reason and argument will not work because the mental apparatus lacks the will to stop inhibiting instinct. Instead, they explore practical exercises to redirect mental attention, such as repetitive movement exercises (finger and arm motions, head rotations, and spatial awareness drills) designed to overload and disengage the mental apparatus, allowing instinct to function freely. These exercises, inspired by the actions of seekers like Piotr Carpenco, aim to lift the weight of mental inhibition.

A philosophical transition leads into a broader discussion on learning, perception, and the manipulation of awareness. The interplay between instinct, reason, and evolution is covered in depth, with an argument that voluntary striving may be more about recognizing and aligning with existing fundamental drives rather than creating something new. The conversation highlights the role of self-awareness, attention, and practice in uncovering these instinctive strivings.

The latter part of the discussion covers topics such as the nature of musical scales, the influence of sound on human nervous systems, the origins of spiritual traditions, and the underlying structures of esoteric knowledge. There is an emphasis on the misdirection employed by esoteric teachers, where the overt ideas in a teaching often serve as a distraction from the actual transformational processes. The talk concludes with reflections on the necessity of practical application versus the endless accumulation of knowledge, reinforcing that a school's purpose is not just to disseminate ideas but to facilitate actual transformation.

Keywords & Key Phrases

• Being-apogonian strivings
• Inhibitory force
• Instinctive self-perfection
• Mental apparatus suppression
• Reflexive self
• Carpenco exercises
• Misdirection in esotericism
• Voluntary striving
• Attention redirection
• Transformational presence
• Invocation through reading
• Higher bodies
• Conscious suffering
• Non-linear learning
• Esoteric transmission
• Periodic table of angels
• Spiritual conductivity
• Symbolic fractioning
• Prayer absolute
• Metaphysical resonance
• Biochemical invocation
• Ritual ambience
• Vibratory influence
• Self-remembering through food
• Catalytic states in reasoning
• Archetypal representation

Graphic Prompt

"A surreal depiction of a luminous figure dissolving into streams of light, symbolizing the lifting of mental inhibition. The figure, seated in meditative posture, is surrounded by intricate geometric symbols and shifting music notes, representing spiritual resonance. The environment is twilight, blending elements of ancient esoteric temples with futuristic minimalism. Other translucent figures in the background undergo transformation as their forms ripple like water, signifying the breakdown of rigid mental structures. Ethereal wisps of energy connect everything, illustrating the interplay between awareness, instinct, and higher laws."