A Realistic Approach To New Age Philosophy is the most recent book written by Master Teacher Davara. It deals with the many facets of metaphysics and new age information. A Realistic Approach to New Age Philosophy book is available on http://www.ourcityoflights.org/ in its entirety. Here is Unit # 58 Part-3 of Emotions.

Part Three – Changing Your Environment And/Or Career

Did you ever notice how strangled with emotional conflicts we become when certain types of changes have to be made within the environment (such as seeking new employment, moving to a new location, or leaving a desired career)? We fight, we resist, and we challenge any idea associated with the need to make new plans or entertain different views. Since emotional conflicts are varied due to temperament (and each one is uniquely different), sometimes drastic measures have to be taken by the guides in order to jar an ego loose from his obstinate refusal to “move on.” When the ego displays great resistance to the need for these changes to manifest, stubborn attitudes surface and undesirable traits flair up because of the emotional confusion. This also serves its purpose because here again is another opportunity to see the unrestrained, uninhibited self in action, and we can also see the fears, phobias, and insecurities which are attached to the psyche surface as the ego attempts to wade, swim or drown in the seas of life.

It is difficult to foresee the future and know for sure what is going to develop from these changes which must be made. The insecurity of not knowing and also being afraid (most times) to take chances, dampens the “spirit of adventure” and inhibits any attempts to start all over again. There are certain questions to be asked when changes are indicated. The most important question to make clear in the mind is, “What kind of change is recommended?” It may not be the environment, career, or job placement; it may be just your attitude that is on trial and the things you expect from life which are causing your Big problem. If one is willing to seek advice from his higher self or spiritual counselor, then he must be able to separate his emotional disorders that are overwhelming to the psyche from the objective true picture of the situation. The best and most effective way to listen is to “get your priorities in order!”

If it is your attitude that is upsetting your lifestyle, you will find the same conditions no matter where you may go. I should add, however, that if it is your attitude and there is no longer any input in the understanding of a specific lesson in that location, then it might as well be time for you to move on and gather a different point of view. When a job or career no longer serves a purpose, then it is definitely time to see it another way and look for something else.

Another major reason for environmental change is to be where you can meet different types of people with whom you must make contact. There are many egos who are awaiting your arrival for karmic, as well as social, reasons. These people are depending on you for adding to their lifestyle, just as you are depending on their input. Life, and its involvement with many types of people, is rather complex. Students of all degrees should realize, by now, that it takes a lot of planning to get everyone where they should be at the destined moment. These plans are put into operation at the time of birth, and even though an ego may thwart the opportunity from time to time, there are always back-ups to take the place of a misguided aspirant. In other words, if an ego grasps the moment, and if his destiny needs the help of another, he will get his opportunity, but sometimes not with the one planned.

We must also be separated, from time to time, from the old familiar surroundings in order that the lessons we need to learn are more effective. There are times in the lifeterm when one needs the loneliness of separation in order that he understand the lessons for which he has been assigned. It is a normal tendency that when anyone becomes too comfortable, taking family or friends for granted, that one usually tends to slack off. Therefore, it is a common fate that as the disciple walks his path, and if he abuses the help he gets along the way, or if he is oblivious to those around him who condone, aid or abet his weakness, then we must move him away from those familiar surroundings in order that he learn to stand on his own two feet.