“Everyone can attain this knowledge; in each one of us lies the faculty of recognizing and contemplating for ourselves what genuine Mysticism, Spiritual Science, Anthroposophy, and Gnosis teach. Only the right means must be chosen. Only a being with ears and eyes can comprehend sound and colors; nor can the eye perceive if the light which makes things visible is wanting. Spiritual Science gives the means of developing the spiritual ears and eyes, and of kindling the spiritual light; and the method of spiritual training: (1) preparation; this develops the spiritual senses. (2) Enlightenment; this kindles the spiritual light. (3) Initiation; this establishes intercourse with the higher spiritual beings.” ~Rudolf Steiner
The knowledge Steiner is talking about is Gnosis: the knowledge of truth, the knowledge of the spiritual worlds and the beings that live there, the knowledge of our origins and destination. This knowledge is obtainable by almost everyone (obviously, someone with severe mental problems may not be able to, as well as a few others). Of course, as with all things, it may be easier for some than for others to awaken those spiritual faculties that Steiner mentions. It is like saying that everyone can travel to Rome, but a person who lives in a suburb of Rome will have a much easier trip than someone who live in Alaska. But sometimes it is worth while doing the things that are difficult instead of seeking out that which is easy. Continue reading “Attaining Gnosis (Divine Knowledge)”