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. This book is available on http://www.ourcityoflights.org/ in its entirety.

This is an excerpt from Master Teacher Davara’s book; A Realistic Approach To  New Age Philosophy with Unit #84- Part 5 of The Middle Path Is Not Lined With Thornless Roses.

More Questions and Answers

Question: Please elaborate on the point of the path where the aspirant feels (appears to be) totally defeated by his own anger, resentment, bitterness, regret, inferiority, helplessness, frustration, and loneliness.

Answer: Well, I guess that describes the trials and tribulation on the middle path because that is exactly the way in which all aspirants are made to feel through their own awareness. From step A (the beginning disciple) to step Z (the master), the intricate pattern of self-revealment continues its provocation. Each soul climbs the mountain which he built through his own doing, and on the way to the top must dismantle the erroneous misconceptions he fostered. These are the points of discontent. There are many places of shelter where the aspirant can rest when the trip becomes too tiring, and the ego feels totally defeated. There are no short cuts, and each one must undo and reshape the illusions that hold him back from reaching the top. I could say that at the stage of adeptship, the attributes which you mention are lessened quite a bit. Please bear in mind that the adept’s tests are just as severe, for they carry quite a bit more responsibility.

Question: Well, what’s next? Will we ever find “happiness?”

Answer: The next step, of course, is the New Age. This is the first time your civilization will be encountering a new dimension while individualized. Even though each of you will have to climb your personal mount of self-creation, it will not compare to the way it has been up to this point in your evolution. A long time ago, when the Elders started to mold the levels which made up the separate planes, it did not take them as long to attain advancement due to the unsophistication of the human race. Now it is entirely another story, it is taking several thousands of years longer for anyone to reach the goal of a major degree.

We have heard many egos lament on how easy the Elders have had it when they evolved. Of course, they do not realize that forging those levels took quite a bit of strength and work. It has never been the case when anyone has had it easier than another, and the present day disciples, initiates, adepts and masters will be able to advance forward at a faster pace, due to the higher frequency of the fourth dimension negating inferior forces. You will be much happier in the New Age. There will not be as much confusion and you will not have to contend with anyone who has not elevated to at least the level of discipleship. The mundane lifestyles which have been frustrating so many of you will cease to exist and this is a giant step forward for mankind, don’t you think? Be happy and assured that the time is very short, and your mind will find richer fields to harvest.

Question: Does becoming realistic have its rewards?

Answer: At first, I did not think so. The contrast is devastating. I must say that whenever I am able to dismantle an illusion through the use of realistic thinking, I can see much further ahead. Being realistic has heightened my senses and, at the same time, rewarded me with goals that are so logical and purposeful, that a real glimmer of what evolution consists of stimulates my senses and still, to this day, boggles my mind.

Question: How does one learn to like the “self” that has become a repulsive mess?

Answer: I do understand your disenchantment with the illusion that you are now embracing in this incarnation. Each step forward is a step in the right direction. You really are not the repulsive mess to which you lay claim. There are numerous amounts of wonderful aspects to self that you have achieved. In this life term it has been shelved in order that you tend to the lessons that need your personal attention. Do not despair so; have more faith in your evolution. If you were so terrible, you would never have made discipleship.

Question: Do the taunting and deceptive practices which many of the teachers use ever stop?

Answer: Only when you are able to catch onto the illusion. These directed misquotes and insinuations are there for you to learn through. It is not done with gleeful deliberation. It takes well-qualified teachers who have spent many years learning the art of misinterpretation to deliberately try to word phrases so that you, the ego, can put your own personal meanings upon the quote. Through these teaching tools, you begin to understand (a) how you formulate a suggestion, (b) how you fit things into your mood or attitude, and (c) just how vulnerable you are to certain conditions. It is you who gain the most from these teachers. Do not think that it is an easy job for anyone who has the responsibility of doing this to those who are on the middle path. Remember: These teachers are only detached from your vulnerabilities and feelings because if they get sucked into the entrapment, they will surely agonize and cry just as you do.

Question: Davara, how did you ever manage to stay sane and on top of the many lessons you went through so that you would be able to relate to the different aspects on this path?

Answer: I wonder about that many times. I do not think that I was ever left alone and unprotected, although I must admit that there have been some scary moments. I grew through the relentless struggle to stay alive and not succumb to the inferior forces that were always about. The more I was tested, the stronger I became. Most of my strength came from the type of people with whom I was affiliated. Adversity is a force unto itself. Through adversity, one gains in courage, in patience, and in understanding the human factor. The more familiar I became with the way in which people respond to life, the more proficient I became in serving the human race. You, too, will come to realize this one day, but until that day, just keep walking straight ahead, looking neither to the left nor to the right. When walking the middle path and keeping your eyes on the horizon, you will be able to see so much more than if you had looked away to the left or to the right.