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Book Synopsis'What lies spiritually and cosmically at the foundation of a community like the Anthroposophical Society? In wrestling with this question, I have come to the inner conviction that it is justified to speak of the Anthroposophical Society as a Michael community.' - Paul Mackay How can one understand Rudolf Steiner's use of the word 'we' in the last part of the Foundation Stone Meditation ('What we found from our hearts and direct from our heads with focused will')? What characterizes this 'we'? In the first part of this original and inspiring work, Paul Mackay takes this question as a point of departure, developing a unique approach to working with the seven rhythms of the Meditation. Based on personal experiences, he comes to the conclusion that the rhythms are an expression of the members of the human constitution, with the 'we' in the fifth rhythm having the quality of 'Spirit-self'. The second part of the book considers the same 'we' from a karmic perspective, with reference to Rudolf Steiner's karma lectures, events in the fourth and ninth centuries, the mystery of death and evil, and the restoration of karmic truth.
Table of ContentsPreface Part One Individuation and the Social Need of our Time The Rhythms of the Foundation Stone and the Members of the Human Constitution 'We' As an Expression of Spirit Self Quality Part Two Rules and Exceptions in Karmic Relationships Events in the Ninth Century Events in the Fourth Century The Mystery of Death and Evil The Second Crucifixion and Resurrection A Free-will Deed Restoring the Truth of Karma The Foundation Stone Meditation Rudolf Steiner's Blackboard Drawings Notes Bibliography of books by Rudolf Steiner
