“Love, Knowledge and Tragedy” - Episode 8 in the series, "The Many Crowns of the Royal Self"

Apologies for the poor audio, we had microphone issues - This episode continues our exploration of the relationship between gratitude and love as a path to true knowledge, as described by Rudolf Steiner in Chapter 5 of ”How to Know Higher Worlds.” Steiner points us towards the fulfillment of the human heart, one that flows actively and dynamically between gratitude and love while connected to the world around us. Love of this magnitude becomes the ultimate counterforce to the divisive elements working so strongly in our times. From this holy place of deep respect and honor, the beings of this world will continue to reveal themselves to us. Even the deeply painful events of our lives can perhaps, over time, give birth to knowledge and understanding that both soothe us and ask something more of us in equal measure. 

Conversation Notes and References

The painting that Patrick mentions as a personal icon of dead or dust knowledge can be viewed here.  The biblical image of stealing or grasping for knowledge can be found in Mark 14: 51 - 52. 

The story of Abraham and Sarah sending Ishmael and Hagar out into the desert can be found in Genesis 21: 8 - 21. 

The Beatitudes can be found in Matthew 5: 3 - 12. 

The painting that reveals itself to Patrick and Carol Kelly through their loving interest (Asheville by Willem de Kooning, 1942) can be viewed here. 

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