Astrology, 533:of hell. There is need however to overcome the inertia of the material nature in response to humanAtom, 104:unaware of contact; they are yet in a stage of inertia, and are not capable of responding to muchBethlehem, 81:the expenditure of energy, the overcoming of inertia, and the will to exert oneself so that theBethlehem, 81:aspect) draws back from the issue, and prefers inertia and stability to the needed activity and toBethlehem, 244:vagueness, with their base in fear, in mental inertia, and in confused thinking. The followingDestiny, 106:of hell. There is need, however, to overcome the inertia of the material nature in response toDiscipleship1, 22:must not be set in motion by any personality inertia or mental questioning. A change in thisDiscipleship1, 77:faults, limitations, points of darkness and much inertia and at the same time self-satisfaction.Discipleship1, 82:difficulties - in this most difficult of worlds. Inertia or slow reactions to the imparted teachingDiscipleship1, 99:may have to go. Many things contribute to the inertia that today seems to afflict many of theDiscipleship1, 100:the apathy of the physical body and brain, the inertia of the feeling nature and the sense ofDiscipleship1, 183:(which is your true self) may overcome all the inertia which holds you down - as it does so many -Discipleship1, 356:Keep steadily on the move and let not inertia drag you down and set weights upon your feet. TheDiscipleship1, 387:is much increased by a perfectly normal physical inertia. So much of the life at that time isDiscipleship1, 387:therefore, there need be for you no interlude of inertia and no demonstration of a staticDiscipleship1, 388:cessation of activity and no settling back into inertia until the final activity of transitionDiscipleship1, 395:even [395] to the point of producing a temporary inertia. Such is the group history at thisDiscipleship1, 492:engrosses your attention to the point of inertia. In my last instruction to you, I referred to theDiscipleship1, 496:much progress were it not for laziness, physical inertia and a refusal to make sacrifices onDiscipleship1, 496:of fact. You block yourself on every level by inertia and by the physical alibis of ill health - anDiscipleship1, 497:my brother, I have no more to say. NOTE: The inertia proved too strong and this aspirant withdrewDiscipleship1, 735:consecration is weak and they are overwhelmed by inertia, by lack of interest in others and by manyDiscipleship1, 769:colored by personality faults, delayed by inertia and often selfishly based. By the response of theDiscipleship2, 8:some could make rapid progress but are prone to inertia - perhaps they just do not care enough. AllDiscipleship2, 8:certain personality relations are adjusted and inertia is overcome. Then, and only then, can theDiscipleship2, 41:humanity into the state of mind of [41] which inertia, a reverting to the old, and a demand for theDiscipleship2, 92:Quite a number of you simply suffered from inertia, and though pleased and excited over theDiscipleship2, 164:form a potent nucleus, provided again that the inertia so prevalent among spiritual people isDiscipleship2, 451:them to achievement and towards freedom from inertia. That is not a problem which confronts you, myDiscipleship2, 460:by a corresponding powerful, physical and mental inertia. The potency of your astral activityDiscipleship2, 712:a sidetracking of major issues, or a general inertia. Stand by her. With the unfailing love of F.B.Education, 34:that we avoid that mental laziness and mystical inertia which are characteristic of so many mysticsExternalisation, 60:distinguish it; these are (as you well know) inertia, activity and rhythm or - giving them theirExternalisation, 140:lost in individual, personal aims. A spirit of inertia settled down upon the better inclined andExternalisation, 180:unrecognized fear of war and upon an individual inertia which prefers the dream world of wishfulExternalisation, 205:opposition, and for that dead lethargy and sick inertia which afflicts the masses of the people inExternalisation, 305:viewpoint of the Hierarchy - to be overcome by inertia, to be engrossed by their theories andExternalisation, 310:The blindness, illusion, separativeness and inertia of the aspirants of the world today constituteExternalisation, 313:present world crisis, I see them borne down by inertia - not the inertia that comes fromExternalisation, 313:I see them borne down by inertia - not the inertia that comes from selfishness andExternalisation, 313:from selfishness and self-centeredness, or the inertia due to lack of understanding of the natureExternalisation, 313:of the nature of the crisis, or the inertia due to sheer laziness, but an inertia based upon aExternalisation, 313:or the inertia due to sheer laziness, but an inertia based upon a deep, inner depression, to aExternalisation, 511:and from its present paralyzing condition of inertia, will meet the need of those who can, andExternalisation, 619:delay before Christ can return. They are: The inertia of the average aspirant or spiritually-mindedExternalisation, 619:IV - Stages in the Externalization 1. The Inertia of the Average Spiritually-Minded Man The averageExternalisation, 621:apt to get worse. The only cure for the creeping inertia is to ignore the body and take your joy inExternalisation, 621:of the Hierarchy. Still another alibi leading to inertia is the fear people have of speaking aboutExternalisation, 621:be much nearer than it is today. What we call inertia is not simply psychological in nature. TheExternalisation, 621:of matter or substance itself are involved. Inertia is the slowest and the lowest aspect ofFire, 107:much force, and this leaves the victim a prey to inertia and devitalization. Putting it otherwise,Fire, 129:characterized, as we know, by three qualities: Inertia, Mobility, Rhythm. These three areFire, 157:is characterized by the three qualities, of inertia, mobility and rhythm. 1. Inertia. ThisFire, 157:qualities, of inertia, mobility and rhythm. 1. Inertia. This characterizes every atom at the dawnFire, 157:itself and are not considering consciousness. Inertia is the result of lack of activity and theFire, 161:be seen that all sheaths in their progress from inertia to rhythm, via mobility, pass through allFire, 197:the quickening of vibration by means of touch. Inertia, mobility, rhythm, are the qualitiesFire, 207:increasing activity from a point of comparative inertia until they are consummated motion. ThenFire, 282:consciousness is more confined and restricted so inertia, lack of response, and limitation ofFire, 764:two stages of quiescent (though self-conscious) inertia and of that radiant activity which producesFire, 811:are being indulged in which are causing that inertia of the will aspect which is so conducive toFire, 970:the Great Ones to utilize conditions of apparent inertia and negativity (due to littleFire, 1081:educational benefit to the student: The units of inertia, Atoms of rhythmic centralization, UnitsFire, 1105:withdrawal of energy and not through basic inertia those monads who are the sum total of the centerFire, 1119:its own plane - has the three characteristics of inertia, mobility and rhythm. InertiaFire, 1119:characteristics of inertia, mobility and rhythm. Inertia characterizes the stage prior to theFire, 1120:of Ignorance corresponds to the period of "egoic inertia." During this period, the permanent atomsFire, 1135:standpoint of the three Gunas: 21 [1135] Tamas - inertia - mineral kingdom - physical permanentFire, 1135:Bliss, or Will, imposes on Matter the quality of Inertia - Tamas, the power of resistance,Fire, 1141:mind of the initiate the proportions of tamas or inertia, of rajas or activity, and of sattva orFire, 1145:main streams of [1145] energy - the units of inertia, mobility and rhythm - and note the key ofFire, 1147:rhythm, The Sons of mobility, The Sons of inertia. These qualities are the characteristics of theFire, 1148:[1148] Third Chain - Mobility. Fourth Chain - Inertia. Fifth Chain - Mobility. Sixth Chain -Fire, 1148:to whether the human unit involved is a unit of inertia, a sattvic point, or a rajasic entity. NoFire, 1152:Quality 1. Brahma The Raja Lords 7 Activity Inertia. 2. Vishnu The Planetary Logoi 7 WisdomFire, 1210:emanating from them. They are stirred from the inertia in which they have rested, and are driven toHealing, 81:yet with signs of life, silent and full of deep inertia. Opening, unsealed, and faintly tinged withHealing, 86:with which we are so familiar, indicate the inertia of the etheric body and its lack of vitality.Healing, 168:slower process - or to refrain from healing. The inertia of the average man or woman, which rebelsHealing, 315:to it. Fear is the great predisposing factor. Inertia and emotionalism are, likewise. Healing, 418:as we know, by three qualities: 1. Inertia 2. Mobility 3. Rhythm These three are experienced inHercules, 19:the real," and, through an unrecognized mental inertia and laziness, to feel that the importantHercules, 178:holds so many back from activity and breeds only inertia, the great fault, we are told, ofIntellect, 111:quiet, but in jaded body is oft overpowered by inertia. Then by strenuous effort we travail inIntellect, 232:am too lazy to use my mind; I suffer from mental inertia; I much prefer emotional rhapsodies, andMagic, 120:lest the glamor of illusion tempt to the path of inertia. Ponder these words with care, and seeMagic, 242:- well equipped to deal. We can overcome mental inertia and begin to function as souls in commandMagic, 375:in the man a state of apparent negativity and inertia which may last for one life or two, and heMagic, 435:if permitted to influence unduly - will produce inertia. In the body with which man [436] isMeditation, 112:thinking, of vegetarian living, of climatic inertia and of a rigid adherence to forms and to thePatanjalito soul cognition are bodily disability, mental inertia, wrong questioning, carelessness, laziness,Patanjali, 32:3. Tamas Energy of Matter Personality Holy Ghost inertia These three correspond to the quality ofPatanjali, 62:to soul cognition are bodily disability, mental inertia, wrong questioning, carelessness, laziness,Patanjali, 64:law and the commandments." Obstacle II - Mental Inertia The next great basic obstacle (for thesePatanjali, 64:appreciate the magnitude of the problem. Mental inertia is due to the lethargic condition of thePatanjali, 66:or laziness. This refers not so much to mental inertia (for it may accompany acute mentalPatanjali, 73:Wholesome, sane living. (1.33.) 2. Mental inertia Control of the life force. (1.34.) 3. WrongPatanjali, 102:becomes manifest, rajas (activity) and tamas (inertia) being dominated and controlled. We shouldPatanjali, 103:There is an interesting analogy between the inertia (or tamas) aspect of matter and the conditionPatanjali, 112:sattva, rajas and tamas (rhythm, mobility and inertia); it consists of the elements and the sense |