Why We Shouldn’t Move Between Gnostic Centres (140)

Difficult – Why Not to Move between Centres?

This is a very difficult subject actually and that is the reason why I am writing this post, in the hope to shed some light on the subject and make the issue much more understandable.

You know I have seen many students really upset over this issue, and instructors as well. The better the students understand the issue the less problems will arise for both the students and the instructors.

One Line – One Dynamic

The main reason why moving between Gnostic centres is not really so constructive is because we are not taking or following one line. Yes the core of the teachings is the same, but every Gnostic centre has its own dynamic and rhythm.

When we move between centres we partake of both dynamics and rhythms and what usually happens in us is that because we compare those two different dynamics and rhythms don’t synchronise but they clash and that clash is not really productive for us. It actually harms us. We find it difficult to concentrate and dedicate ourselves to the work that is going on in each centre. Even we can quite easily overload ourselves and in so doing we end up doing nothing. Every centre has its tasks and works and taking on the tasks of each centre is overloading ourselves we don’t do any of the task well.

Choosing one line and one dynamic allows us to concentrate and to dedicate ourselves to the goal of the tasks or work being followed in the centre.

Choose One

We as students are free to choose a centre but the best is to choose one centre in which you feel comfortable with the instructor and whom you trust and whom you like the dynamic and the task and the end result or goals of the tasks.

It is then just a simple matter of dedicating yourself to the work of the tasks and the activities of the centre. You can relax and work. No more comparing, gossiping and feeling disappointed just work!

Retreats

If you miss your friends from the other centres you can always see them in the retreats, which are events in which many groups from many Gnostic centres come together to work on a series of common practices that are for all the retreat attendees.

Conclusion

This has been a very short post, and I hope it sheds some light on the subject. In the end choosing one of anything simplifies our life and allows dedication, concentration, peace, loyalty and results - which is happiness.

Ask yourself have you met anyone who jumps constantly between centres that is happy and is getting results in their work?

Or put yourselves in the shoes of your instructor and see the students who jump between centres what would you think? Anyway from experience I have seen many students who jump between centres eventually chose and find happiness where they end up.

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