Theos-Talk Archives (December 2002 Message tt00149)

Some wise words from a good soul, on the anniversary of his Earthly 
death:

"Remember, Now, Be Here Now
As it's not like it was before
The past, was, Be Here Now
As it's not like it was before--it was

"Why try to live a life,
that isn't real,
no how
A mind, that wants to wander,
`round a corner,
is an un-wise mind

"Now, Is, Here Now,
and it's not what it was before,
Remember, Now, Be Here Now"
as it's not like it was before--it was.
-- Be Here Now, by George Harrison (from the Living in the Material 
World album)

Greetings to you all. I'm new here, and would first like to thank the 
moderator(s) for this forum and for Theos-World. What a superb project 
that is!

I was saddened by the allegations against Leadbeater and others. 
They're completely new to me because I've never really delved into the 
personal lives of Theosophical writers. I read their books and 
articles, and most often am inspired, uplifted and enlightened. I 
suppose, from a historical point of view, there is some merit in 
exposing their sins, weaknesses and delusions to the world. After all, 
they were in the public eye. So, in these media-intense times, they 
are considered fair game. But, ultimately, what they've left us is 
what really matters: it either stands on its own or it doesn't. 
Leadbeater and company have their own karma to face, like everyone 
else. Of that, there is no doubt, and we should all wish them well in 
their spiritual journey.

Personally, I've found Leadbeater to be informative in such books as 
The Chakras, but never really inspiring. Rather cut and dried.

Annie Besant, on the other hand, was one of the most inspired writers 
I've ever read, particularly her book The Ancient Wisdom. Don't know 
much about Ms. Besant's personal life, don't really need to or want 
to. Her purity, love and devotion shine through her words. (But I'm 
sure she wasn't perfect, either.)

On the question of divinity: everything is divine, everything is an 
expression of the one, pervading divine essence. Nothing can be 
outside "God."

I probably won't contribute that much here, being more of a practical 
Theosophist (ie. on how it can be applied to daily life now) as 
opposed to an academic Theosophist. But I'll be reading, and enjoying, 
and appreciating. 

Am a big George Harrison fan. He, along with Theosophy, helped to lift 
me out of a Christian fundamentalist haze so many years ago. So, I'll 
close with something by him that's playing on my turntable right now.

"Give me love
Give me love
Give me peace on Earth
Give me light
Give me life
Keep me free from birth
Give me hope
Help me cope, with this heavy load
Trying to touch and reach you,
with heart and soul"
- George Harrison (Give Me Love)


With respect
oldescott