As someone who’s put themselves forward to teach Steiner’s 6 Fundamental Exercises (and other spiritual stuff) over the years, you’d think I would do them. And I do. Sometimes. And then life happens - either in my mind or in reality - and I fall off the horse (and land on a rodeo bull). I then end up being a bloke *thinking about* regularly practising Rudolf Steiner's Six Fundamental Exercises (while riding a bull) instead of ACTUALLY doing them. Can you relate or are you a very annoying perfect meditator? (If you are, do the right thing help the rest of us will ya??!!). Anyway, rather than waiting until I'm "back on top of everything" (which, like some self-created, well meant but illusory mental-state, never seems to occur for me), I've decided to begin again. But this time, if you’re up for it, I'd really like some company. So, over the course of five consecutive days (starting Sunday 5th July - ending Thurs 9th) we’ll explore these simple (and sometimes boring-yet-profound) exercises together. Not as perfect Steiner people with flowing garments and serious faces. Not as super-arch-angels. Just as ordinary, everyday spiritual losers (forgive me!) attempting to remember that we're actually capable of paying attention for more than 3 consecutive seconds (potentially, at least). In the past, I have actually had times where I’ve practiced these exercises “religiously” and they really did help me to: - Focus and have more sway over what I was thinking - Feel more emotionally balanced - Strengthen my will - See more of the good in every situation and person - Be more open-minded and less judgemental  …and that’s just the earth-bound effects. They are crucial to a healthy soul life, especially if/when we begin to have spiritual experiences which can really throw us off course. Who’s in? It’s free but it will (full disclosure) eventually be a (cheap) paid thing. We start this Sunday 5th July at 5pm (London time) Here's the link to join https://www.skool.com/live/pqrS4ws68dd

Does anyone know how to read the plural of "Gods" Steiner often uses in his lectures? Does he mean higher spiritual beings or does he literally mean "Gods", which sounds polytheistic? How does that interface with the monotheism of Christianity (One God), "the Father", Christ united with the Father, etc?

I wanted to give the titles of the two books by Sergei O. Prokofieff that relate to the Philosophy of Freedom as referred to in another post. The first one is from 2009 and published by Temple Lodge; Anthroposophy and the Philosophy of Freedom. This has two themes; Anthroposophy and its method of cognition and The Christological and Cosmic-Human Dimension of The Philosophy of Freedom. The Second one, also published by Temple Lodge, in 2011. The Guardian of the Threshold and the Philosophy of Freedom, with as second theme; On the relationship of the Philosophy of Freedom to the Fifth Gospel. Both books offer a wealth of background information, enlightening thoughts and observations and extensive reference notes. Have a good weekend, talk soon. Bastiaan.

Dear friends, It's been a while! I've just got back from visiting my family and friends in my homeland (in Western Victoria, Australia) and I'm looking forward to re-enlivening this group. I actually left my mobile phone on the plane from London to Singapore...so I spent several weeks phone free. A welcome break from technology! In the coming weeks I'll be offering various options for trainings and courses to help apply spiritual science to our daily lives. Whether that be: - knowing where to start with Steiner's work (it can be overwhelming) - strengthening or beginning your spiritual practice (starting is the hardest part) - deepening your understanding of anthroposophy - applying this understanding every day life Warm wishes Mick PS. Please let me know in the comments below what area of spirituality and anthroposophy you're most interested in,. Thank you!

Wishing you all a Happy Easter. Some quality sunshine here in Ireland. I am reading Emil Bock today. All the best. Bastiaan.