Theos-Talk Archives (December 1998 Message tt00071)

>>The Masters, their adept intermediaries, and their spiritual influences
are here with us now, but they won't be for long--because, just as the
"Gate" closed for HPB's
action in 1898, as she predicted, we are approaching it's hundredth
anniversary, and the Work of the Movement for the next century must be
started
soon--before it closes on us.<<

As I and others are just beginning in Theosophical studies, how does the
above quote apply to us? Is it implying that if we can't find the 'center'
or even get close - due to being beginners - that when the 'spiritual
influences' are gone that I and others will be 'without the gate', so to
speak? Should one continue in his/her studies with a prospect like this?

I've probably got your whole message wrong, but I stand in fear of losing
out because of the time we are in and my recent *finding* of Theosophy. Awe
blimey, I felt when *stumbling* across Theosophy, that 'coming home'
feeling - have I returned to late, or have I never returned only imagined
it, and could I loose out because of the "influences" going to go. Then if
so, I would only be doing mechanical studies - but I want/need a teacher.

I know I'm rambling and I don't know how to put it. I also hope you know
what I'm trying to say and could help me on this point as I'm now perplexed.

Best regards, Alan