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The Shamballa Letter

VOLUME 18, Number 28                                                                                                               July 12, 1996

Beloved chelas, 

As you may have already observed, this year we have touched upon many sensitive points that could be considered a 'personal matter' because they relate primarily to the transmutation of the lower self or ego. As you have diligently and perhaps not so easily, accomplished this work I commend your inner strength and determination to grow and bless you for walking so steadfastly along your path to spiritual freedom! 

Many individuals, maybe even yourself, thought that this year, while the Fourth Ray is active and the quality of purity floods their beings and worlds, their lives would be much easier than last year. However, each of you is quickly discovering that the many challenges encountered up to this point have been far more difficult than previously anticipated. Often your knowledge and understanding of the sacred flames and divine concepts are tested, as well as your ability to successfully apply them in your worlds. 

Beloved ones, I remind you it is important to understand that the many difficulties taking place in your life are but opportunities to release energies that have been hidden for many years, or even centuries, deep within your memories, thoughts, and feelings. This energy has, by cosmic law, to come to the surface of your consciousness to be purified and transmuted by those of you who have misused this power. Remember also, you are on the path to self-mastery and you will be tested often and your spiritual progress measured. 

It is my hope that you are finding more and more joy in your life as you begin to focus your attention more firmly upon the Immaculate Concept and not so much on outer appearances. For then you will more easily be able to see life as an opportunity to serve. Remember to walk peacefully upon your path beloved ones, blazing the sacred flames every step of the way. 

Often take time to still your being so you can more easily choose, create and manifest the perfect pattern of your divine expression in this world, through the process of contemplation, concentration, creative visualization and action. 

Rest now and forever within the divine qualities of purity and hope, for this will allow you to continue to ascend your consciousness to an ever higher state of love, wisdom, and power! 

Your brother in the light, Serapis Bey