The path teaches, the mirror reveals, the soul evolves.
“What is the secret to managing people despite everything?” This question, posed by one of our friends to Tarık Arıkdal, President of the Ergün Arıkdal Foundation for Spiritual Research, encourages us to delve deeper into the significance of Spiritual Alchemy in Human Relations and its impact on our lives. Tarık Arıkdal’s answer is not merely … Read more
In our previous article, we examined how the “Carriage, Horse, and Driver” (Body, Emotion, and Mind) live in isolation. However, a more critical question remains: Who are we? According to esoteric teachings and the Gurdjieff system, the word “Human” does not define a single type of being. Humanity is studied under 7 Categories of Man … Read more
Is a human being a monolithic entity composed of a single “I”? Or does one harbor a “crowd” within, speaking different languages and constantly fighting for authority? The “Fourth Way” teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky explain the tragedy of man through this internal fragmentation. To understand this, we use the famous metaphor of … Read more
Throughout history, philosophers and mystics have sought to answer one core question: “How can a human being truly be free?” While philosophers offer keys like learning (Plato), thinking (Aristotle), or action (Sartre), spiritual teachings—Esotericism, Neo-Spiritualism, and the Fourth Way—present a provocative premise: A prisoner cannot plan an escape unless they first realize they are in … Read more
Life is an arduous and long spiritual journey. To move forward on this path, sometimes we don’t need to add new things to our bags; instead, we must get rid of existing burdens. In the America of the 1840s, there was a peculiar sight on the famous migration route known as the “Oregon Trail.” Pioneers … Read more
“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” While this is a principle of resilience from Japanese culture, in the depths of esoteric and spiritual teachings, it represents much more than simple stubbornness; it is the “mandatory evolutionary journey of the soul and the Journey of Evolution.” Life on Earth is a school and an examination ground … Read more
The mind is like the soil in a gardener’s hands. If you leave the soil (the mind) alone with the seeds of weeds (negative impressions) blown by the winds, it turns into a thicket of thorns. But if the gardener (awareness) clears the soil and nourishes it with fresh water (love) and sunlight (knowledge), the … Read more
Ancient wisdom and deep philosophical teachings define the human being as “a part that contains the whole.” Just as a single drop of water carries all the chemical properties of the ocean it belongs to on a microscopic scale, a human carries the immense potential of existence within their core as a “seed.” Understanding the … Read more
Have you ever wondered if your mind needs a “stop”—a fallow period—amidst that never-ending traffic of thoughts? This is the essence of Fallow Time for your mind. Let’s go on a journey together and look for the answer there. Imagine a driver going 140 km/h on a highway. What do you see at that speed? … Read more
Today, while browsing social media, I came across a naive illustration by “Beautiful Promises” that led me into deep contemplation. The card read: “The most beautiful thing in the world is arriving home. In every sense, it reflects the Spirituality of Home.” We all know that feeling. That moment after a long journey, a tiring … Read more