 Man
on the Threshold
The Challenge of Inner Development
by Bernard Lievegoed
In Man on the Threshold, Bernard Lievegoed describes how humanity is
experiencing a fundamental change in consciousness. The boundaries that
surrounded consciousness centuries ago are no longer fixed, and it
is now not only the physical world which implies reality. Instead of
voyages of discovery to unknown continents, the exploration of inner
frontiers is taking place. This may be overpowering, as in the case
of psychological disturbances and mental illness, or it may be
enlightening and positive.
The
theme of this book is inner development.
Seeds for growth hidden within each individuality are described
along with maps and guidelines for those either undertaking an inner
journey, or wishing to work therapeutically with others who are.
Ancient and alternative paths are described - Egyptian and Northern
initiation mysteries, the Christian Rosicrucian path, the Eastern
ways and the medieval Christian approach. This leads to a practical
outline of an anthroposophical approach to inner training and
development. The manifold aspects of the human double are examined.
Physiological and psychological factors in our relationship to
earth, sun, moon and planets are described at length along with
medical and social implications.
Hawthorne Press
224pp; paperback
ISBN: 0 950706 26 4
Other books by Bernard Lievegoed:
Professor Lievegoed was a distinguished physician, educator and
industrial psychologist. The Golden Quill literary award of the
Netherlands Publishers' Association was given to him
on the publication of this book in December
1983. This award honours those making a significant contribution to
Dutch cultural life. He was described as "a true contemporary,
a man
who takes note of the issues of his time and of the needs of a
turbulent world."
"The
merit (of Lievegoed's books) is, above all, their evocative effect.
They urge one, impel one to go to work, to put into practice what
one has read - either in one's personal or social life…” -with
the award of the Gouden Ganzeveer literary prize of the Royal
Netherlands Publishers' Association, 8th December 1983.
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