If every student of Truth wore an identification tag, you would be amazed at
the number and variety of people on the Path. The actor and actress you
enjoyed on television last evening, the man sitting beside you at the lunch
counter, the woman you passed on the street, an educator, a banker, a
congressman, the owner of a retail store, a business executive, an insurance
man, an attorney, a doctor, a psychologist, a scientist, a minister, a
realtor, the salesman who called on you yesterday, the mother with the two
children you saw in the supermarket... there is a good possibility that a man
or woman you know by name may even be an Illumined One - a true Superbeing.
They come from all walks of life and their number is growing daily. I have
found that people usually fall into several categories of consciousness,
evolving from what is considered "Phase One" up to "Phase Twelve" - where the
individual has so merged with the Power that you cannot tell one from the
other. In describing these various phases I have covered only the basic
characteristics of each level. I should mention that an individual may tap
into the Power during his or her various stages and encounter experiences far
above the norm for his present evolvement- such as a Phase Seven materializing
form out of the ethers, an individual in Phase Three speaking the word for a
healing in a highly critical situation, or a Phase One person experiencing
psychic phenomena.
But even though there may be a temporary breakthrough into other elevations,
for the most part the individual will remain in his or her state of
consciousness until there is a "stirring within" to come up higher. This may
come about as a result of a desperate need, or simply because the time is
right.
However, it is not until the Sixth Level has been attained that a person can
be considered a true Superbeing-based on our current knowledge of the
evolution of consciousness.
PHASE ONE
A Phase One person may or may not have an awareness of his true identity - and
if he does, it is only an assumption; there is no comprehension of the real
meaning of this revelation. However, a person in this category may have a
strong self-image as a human being, and even though his overall belief system
may be faulty, he can on occasion"pull himself up by his bootstraps"and
overcome handicaps and achieve a degree of success through sheer sweat, strain
and personal willpower.
At the present time (1981), the majority of people are in a Phase One
consciousness - regardless of how "religious" they may profess to be.
PHASE TWO
In Phase Two, the understanding faculty is beginning to develop on an
intellectual level. You perceive and approve of the idea that there is a Power
within you, another Self on a higher vibrational level, a pattern of
Perfection that is the potential You, a Higher Nature that can be brought
forth into expression. It is all still a theory at this stage, but there is
much enthusiasm for reading, studying and exploring of new ideas.
There's interest in the techniques of self-actualization, mind dynamics,
meditation, visualization and affirmations. Your mind is beginning to open
and you are fascinated by your new discoveries.
PHASE THREE
The Phase Three person begins to feel subjectively that "Man's not all
included between his hat and his boots" as Walt Whitman put it. But the
primary emphasis is on what can be done with "mind power" - basically a mental
approach with little superconscious or spiritual foundation. The individual on
the third rung usually tries to give the impression of being a bit mystical -
the "I know something you don't" attitude, resulting in an exaggerated ego and
much false pride.
And when a Phase Three man or woman demonstrates a
particular good, heaven help everyone within shouting distance because the
experience is going to be told over and over again. If you can identify with
this level, you know that you spend too much time trying to convert others to
your "new" way of thinking with philosophical jargon that does nothing but
turn people away. And you are retarding your own progress in the process. The
key to moving past this stage is to keep your lips sealed and let the Power
grow and develop.
PHASE FOUR
The Fourth Phase must be entered into with great caution,because it is in this
stage of consciousness that most Superbeings - in - training experience the
greatest difficulty. In Phase Four, the Truth or spiritual faculty has been
partially developed in your deeper mind, but is not ready for full expression.
But because the consciousness tunes in at times to this illumined awareness,
so-called miracles will occur, and there will be opportunities for magnificent
demonstrations of the Power at work. At the same time, you may also find that
your optimism is ahead of your understanding and errors in judgment will
result, plunging you into the "how could this possibly happen" state of mind.
It is not until the Truth Idea is fully manifest in consciousness that
"miracle follows miracle and wonders never cease."
PHASE FIVE
In Phase Five, an individual's consciousness is directed toward the good at
least fifty-one percent of the time, i.e. the positive thoughts and feelings
outweigh the negative. Now the clouds seem to part and more sunshine than ever
comes into your life. There is more harmony, money is more plentiful, those
old aches and pains are not as frequent, and things seem to be "right" in your
life. The exceptional heights of sudden miracles and the deep valleys of
futility experienced in Phase Four have passed, and there is more stability
and order in life. The marvels and wonders indeed continue, but they are now
recognized as the natural outpicturing of an uplifted consciousness rather
than as supernormal. But there is a caution light on this level, too.
People on the path say that Phase Five is straight and narrow, and if the
shield of protection from the race mind is not strong enough to ward off
concentrated negative influences, the scales of your mental atmosphere may be
tipped and you'll find yourself backsliding into the roller coaster ride of
Phase Four again. It is during the Fifth stage that a firm and definite
commitment must be made, a covenant with your Higher Self, an unwavering
dedication to principle. In essence, you now take your vows to achieve
mastery.
PHASE SIX
Phase Six is the beginning of mastery, a dying to the old consciousness and a
rebirth into a new understanding of the cosmic power within. This
consciousness knows only spiritual man, and is content to simply experience
this joyful communion. Very little outer work is done during this stage, and
is thus referred to as the "sabbath" by the evolving souls. When you reach
this level, you KNOW you are the Power, but being a time of rest, the knowing
is sufficient. By the Law of Consciousness, you experience harmony, but there
is no strong desire to reach out demonstrate your realization.
The next six phases, Seven through Twelve, signify the evolving consciousness
culminating in total Mastery.
PHASE SEVEN
As a Seven, you understand that you now have the power to establish a life of
heaven on earth in this incarnation - and you begin to use the power
accordingly. Creative imagination becomes a major factor in this stage and
through it, you find the world shaping to your thoughts. You are quickly
"placed" in work that is best suited for your talents and where you can
experience the greatest fulfillment. There is financial security because you
"see" all the money needed to achieve your purposes being attracted to you in
abundant measure - and so it is. Your health is excellent, and your
relationships with others loving and caring.
The basic thinking of a Seven is
to get his life up to the standard of his highest vision, and to achieve the
maximum degree of livingness. And while it sounds as though a Seven is
completely self-oriented, it must be pointed out that this stage represents a
greater degree of givingness than the others before it. Reason: A Seven knows
that he cannot use the power for himself without decreeing the same good for
all others within the range of his consciousness and beyond. So as he sees
himself as whole and complete, he sees everyone else according to the same
divine standard. This is "loving thy neighbor as thyself."
PHASE EIGHT
In Phase Eight, you know that your life is now in a more advanced stage - you
are reaching wholeness in mind and body and your spiritual nature is in a
higher degree of radiation. Your desires are fulfilled, so your attention
begins to focus outwardly almost exclusively, and as if "by chance" people are
attracted to you for guidance and counseling.
In this phase you have remarkable healing powers for another's body and
affairs, but your effectiveness depends to a great extent on the receptivity
of the individual being treated. For that reason, you usually will not attract
those who knew you when you were living out of a lower-vibration
consciousness. It is during this stage that you will find a new light on the
ancient Truth teachings. This Gift of wisdom and understanding will enable you
to develop a new way of thinking and teaching based on the EXTENSION of this
sacred body of Knowledge, and you will spend much timeabsorbing these new
concepts and preparing the "message" for the people of the world.
PHASE NINE
A Phase Nine person tends to "go public" with his Message. Here, your tendency
is to attract a following for your particular teaching and miracle works.
Where an Eight is more individual oriented, the individual at Nine is
committed to service on a much broader scale. The founders of Unity, Religious
Science, The Infinite Way, and other New Thought groups were most likely men
and women in this state of consciousness, along with many other spiritual
teachers and writers of the past and present who are making significant
contributions to the uplifting of the race mind.
PHASE TEN
An individual in Phase Ten is an Earth Master, with dominion over matter and
the forces of nature. He has the ability to project his spirit body and be
seen at two places at the same time, and clairvoyance, clairaudience,
telepathy and precognition are a part of his nature. Translating pure energy
into visible form is another characteristic of a Ten. But it is interesting
that as a soul passes from Phase Nine to Ten, he begins to separate himself
from the masses and goes apart for a more solitary life of meditation and
contemplation.
Even so, the Power of a Ten radiates throughout the earth plane, enveloping
the world with a light of an illumined consciousness. Others on the path
frequently "tune in" to the consciousness of a Ten, with spectacular changes
occuring in mind, body and affairs. Thus the evolution through the various
phases is helped considerably by these Earth Masters.
PHASE ELEVEN
Phase Eleven is the stage for Universal work, not only on earth but in other
dimensions as well. A Master in this stage of evolution is able to move from
the earth plane to the realms beyond and return at will. While a Master Ten is
concerned primarily with earth life, the Master Eleven is more universal in
scope, working on both sides of the "curtain" - helping in the evolution of
all souls. The Masters frequently referred to in occult literature and in the
ancient writings are in this stage of soul development.
PHASE TWELVE
A Soul in Phase Twelve is a Master of Heaven and Earth, and as far as we know,
the last Twelve on Planet Earth was Jesus Christ.
The great majority of the advanced trainees and the Superbeings themselves
(Phases Six through Nine) - are living lives that appear to be ordinary from
all appearances. They raise families, pursue meaningful careers, watch
television, enjoy vacations, engage in social activities, and participate in
civic and community affairs. But the more advanced they are, the less they
talk about their abilities - so you can enjoy a friendship with one and
possibly not realize that he or she is actively working with the Power in this
life experience.
But don't be too curious about that strange neighbor down the street, or the
friend who seems to suddenly have it all together. Even with a close watch,
you probably won't see either one practicing psychic tricks or flying around
the backyard. The only truly recognizable feature of an advanced soul is the
feeling YOU pick up when you are around one. Intuitively you know that you are
in the presence of a higher consciousness; you sense a love vibration, a deep
sense of peace, a radiance not usually expressed by ordinary mortals.
(someone at Phase Five isn't any "better" than someone at Phase
Three, just as someone who has been incarnate for fifty years is no "better"
than someone who's been incarnate for thirty years.
They are all equally steps along the Path of reawakening. The
person at Phase Five was once at Phase Three, and the person at Phase Three
will eventually be at Phase Five - if not in this incarnation then in
another.)
