FIFTY-SEVEN

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THE MIND OF THE WARRIOR

CONCERNS: Subtle, internal guidance and correct teaching that unceasingly inspires our continued development; the subtle influence emanating from the formless universe, which is the cause of the visible world.

1. Here we are caught in pernicious, self-reflexive doubt when firm resolution is what is needed. Subtlety and sensitivity should not be allowed to mutate into indecisiveness.
2. Hidden negative influences can be eliminated through concentrated and respectful appeals to the correct spiritual energies.
3. Constant consideration and review without firm intention degenerates into weakness and vacillation; at this point we need to settle our wills and persevere in a determined course of action.
4. This is the opportunity to see that the combined energies of flexibility, cooperation and responsibility can produce powerful results.
5. Change or reforms should be initiated only after careful consideration and after the deliberations about their impact have been shared with those who will be affected. These changes then need to be monitored so that the reforms are instituted and maintained as promised.
6. We have now reached the limit of gentleness; any further expression of sympathy, understanding and subtlety will be perceived as weakness and as an opportunity for exploitation. Be firm.

COMMENT: We have gained great knowledge through the study of manifested forms; what greater knowledge could we gain through the objective study within the world of subtle energy?