The Life and Work of Rudolf Steiner with Gary Lachman

[@NewThinkingAllowed]

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[@nathalierollet4458]

Wonderful interview (as always) looking to many more with your guest

[@pythagoreios07]

At 47:46, you are talking about the shadow that we humans have to confront. I strongly disagree that Rudolf Steiner was influenced by the British Rusicrucian. I myself had encountered this shadow when i was young and did know nothing about these stuff. The shadow exists it is not a fantasy thing

[@7starlightempire8]

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[@paulriggall8370]

I’ve spent a couple of years listening to Rudolf Steiner Press Audio and he’s become one of my most treasured teachers but this is the first time I’ve learned anything about him! 😳

[@davelouie131]

Walter Russell is another good while he’s not exactly in the same realm as rudolf Steiner but he’s work is just as brilliant if not maybe more, favorite books 📚 by Walter Russell are the man who tapped into the secrets of the universe , the universal one and atomic sucide , the secret of light.

[@sirolbee7714]

Mine too..!!

[@humanelectromagneticpsych7960]

_The future of humanity depends on us learning to live with the world of spirit in the same way that we live with the physical world here on earth._ Rudolf Steiner

[@kathrynphillips3710]

Love that so much Thankyou 👍

[@TheGreyShaman]

And it’s so simple too, the world of spirit is the dimension of concepts. Pick and choose your concepts wisely.

[@kathrynphillips3710]

@@TheGreyShaman so very true 👍

[@ulrichsemrau1561]

My dad was one of the first students at the original Waldorf School. His older brother was involved in the founding of what became Camphill Communities. My first memories were of the second Stuttgart school after the second world War, where my dad was a teacher. I carry lots of my dad's memories of the early Anthroposophical Society days.

[@mortalclown3812]

They must've had hopes that this educational protocol would expand to help children everywhere. Instead, children are very much second class citizens in our modern world.

[@davelouie131]

Walter Russell is another good while he’s not exactly in the same realm as rudolf Steiner but he’s work is just as brilliant if not maybe more, favorite books 📚 by Walter Russell are the man who tapped into the secrets of the universe , the universal one and atomic sucide , the secret of light.

[@fadista7063]

This group of shows with Mr. Lachman regarding the early 20th century spiritualists and others have become my favorites--I have already listened to this Steiner show twice. Thank you so much for a wonderful format in NTA.

[@tiz444]

An interesting talk about Steiner. I have had an interest in the Theosophical philosophy for a number of years, and have read a little about him. I think I read The Knowledge of Higher Worlds a long time ago, but don’t remember much of it. I checked it out from the library. I do know this. There were some Theosophists who came from a Christian background, and tried to move Theosophy into a Christianized direction. It wasn’t obvious at first of what they were doing, but the more you read on about the Theosophical movement, the more obvious it becomes. These were Charles Leadbetter, Annie Besant and Alice Bailey. Alice Bailey went off on a wild tangent about what Theosophy was about, and entered a whole new realm that was just a glorified Christianity, and had little to do with her understanding of the Secret Doctrine, and the other early Theosophical texts. Her husband was closely involved with the Jesuits. 🚩 Charles Leadbeater wanted to create a “Catholic” Theosophy, with a pope (him of corse), with priests, and cardinals and such, with a whole focus on rituals. Steiner may have had the same motif at first, to Christianize Theosophy. To make it into something it was not. I, however, am not going to speculate on that. Maybe later. 🤨

[@johnharris9957]

Lachman is a brilliant scholar with a voluminous knowledge base. His Steiner biography is correctly defined as an introduction. One of the attractive Strengths (apparently) to this biography is, as Gary notes, the fact that Gary is something of an objective 'outsider' studying Steiner. There are many biographies about Steiner, most of which are written by long-time, true believer Anthroposophists. Most academic students of Steiner tend to become 'true believers', due to the sheer genius and many material accomplishments in a variety of fields, which are part of his ongoing legacy. Waldorf education, the largest private education association in the world is one example. However, speculation about what Steiner's greatest accomplishment is; education, medicine, art, agriculture, Anthroposophy (etc) misses the point that Steiner was one of the great creative geniuses of modern times, whose base of knowledge has been publicly revealed for the first time ever. Steiner says that these truths have always been know, but were hidden from the masses in the mysteries of both spirituality and physical science.

[@angie917]

Agree.

[@kirstinstrand6292]

@@galimir I appreciate the objectivity; Steiner has much to offer, yet, I do draw a line.

[@davidskelly6496]

"Rudolf Steiner and the Founding of the New Mysteries" by Sergei Prokofieff is probably the best introduction to the life and work of Rudolf Steiner.

[@rosyloveslearning3013]

Fantastic and informative discussion. Thank you, as always. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@englishrose8570]

Loved this. The idea of a drawing together of anthropops, rosicrucians, Gurdjieffians and Swedenborgians - that would be a something to behold, bring on that conference!

[@Depth_Psychology]

Thank you so much for this rich nourishment for the soul. What a feeling of equanimity this interview leaves at the end as well as an interest in learning more. Ya'll are awesome!

[@telepathicswan2095]

Fantastic show! one of the best youtube channels around for deep thinkers

[@aphysique]

I do believe that notion too!!

[@aphysique]

@ why are you here listening then, if its nonsense?

[@mortalclown3812]

@@aphysique Trying to imagine the same thing...I am hardly in lockstep with many of JM's interview subjects, but have had an array of unexplained experiences. There is no shame in exploring the unknown dimensions hearing possible theories.

[@aphysique]

@@mortalclown3812 absolutely...OBE'S as a child, Precog type scenario's letter part of my life & have tried RV, absolutely fascinating experiences that have lead most of us to this type of subject matter!!

[@PaulHillery]

No one seems to mention how how temple in was based on the exact design of a Druid temple. Read his lectures on the Druids. He acknowledges inspiration from them, but didn't quite get it.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

What an incredible interview! Quite correct, people do tend to be in the third age before coming to these philosophical ideas. Before that, it's all about raising kids and keeping a roof over, and other stuff gets shelved. Well, it was the case for me, anyway. I had no idea about all the connections - but have "met" many of the threads independently. I love this channel Jeffrey.

[@SchoolOfAlchemy]

Once again, I spent an hour watching this whole interview. Since the closure of University of Philosophical Research, I was wondering if the board could have thought to invite Gary Lachman to do a lecture. This interview was delightful and engaging, one hour flew by so fast. Thank you Dr. Mishlove, you had a great line up of people in your show.

[@marikalathem813]

I particularly appreciated the guest’s suggestion about exploring other writers’/philosophers’ points of view and taking what is relevant from Steiner’s work, rather than becoming bogged down by criticism.

[@mortalclown3812]

Exactly. The 'baby with the bathwater' syndrome is a danger to anyone hoping for a more complete education re: theories of consciousness. (Glad I didn't 'toss' Swedenborg simply because he denies reincarnation. Hell, I'm the one who could be wrong in believing it. 😂)

[@stvbrsn]

About fifteen minutes from my house in northern NJ there’s a whole Steiner enclave (just over the NY state line) at a place called Hungry Hollow Road. There’s Fellowship Community (multi-generational care facility), a Waldorf school, a Biodynamic farm, a eurythmy school and even a little health food store open to the public (appropriately named Hungry Hollow).

[@anonb4632]

"Hungry Hollow" 😄 Ah that's cute.

[@angie917]

There is a Steiner library here in NY too. If you haven't check it out, I recommend it.

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

What a fantastic spot to live near!

[@EarInn]

Wow, what a pair. Gary Lachman has read so much and clearly has a remarkable memory and grasp of Western history and esoteric thought. But that's true of our Jeffrey Mishlove as well, who can so fluidly comment on and add to all the references. I'm looking forward to the continued conversation with this guest.

[@kathrynphillips3710]

Love rudolf steiner ❤ Thankyou for sharing ❤

[@KanakarisGeorge]

Every minute dedicated to Steiner is worth it.Thanks.

[@thomblinn4731]

I'm struck by your consistent cogent and benificent efforts. Thanks so much!

[@nigelericogden3200]

I’ve had a thoughtgasm !! Thank you both 🙏

[@GaryLachman]

You should copyright that.

[@Swamp-Bat]

Don’t know how to express my gratitude for the work you guys do other than thank you, but it’s the biggest thank you ☺️

[@idiotsavant751]

I agree that Steiner’s perseverance in giving his message and his generosity of spirit shines through his work

[@krshrv]

thanks for this! Lachman is a treasure, offering detailed knowledge, historical context, and a contemporary perspective. Bravo.

[@margitzsigmond9166]

Me too. So grateful for Steiner's works & Anthroposophy.

[@aphysique]

Wow, blown away at the insightful astute dialogue you guy's had during this wonderfully done interview! Dr. Mishlove, my gratitude goes out to you & your cordial guest!🙏

[@Eriugena8]

the first Lachman-Mishlove repartee! Lovely!! 🙌

[@chadwarrenaffiliatemarketi6096]

I felt this was a very uplifting experience to hear this conversation. To be honest, I look at my interest in esoteric subjects as sad. I can understand why there is such a battle between a dumbed down materialist idea of your worth as a worker or part of a weaponized social structure vs adventuring in one's inner world along this path of intellects like Steiner and the rest. This was definitely a gnostic high like that film, My Dinner with Andre. Not only was it entertaining because y'all know the landscape of these ideas and people and the culture and history around them but it has a signature of healthy respect for practical wisdom beyond the hero worship of idealists. I think at the end of any age, people encapsulate what is vanishing like a wine for future generations. We all are truly part of a secret society in that sense. It is about sensitivity against this machine world of Ahriman. Someone like Steiner lives on as bridging the poles of the individual and the mastermind of a community of humanity. I look at it like they had alchemical imaginations that we're grounded in observing natural phenomenon while realizing these epiphanies then feeding back and evolving us. I like the part about how he used the fact that we can't help but measure other things against our self perception instead of transcending above our biases. This is all what I see as the good side of the occult. I guess thinking like that is frowned upon as judgemental but I mean Steiner was right on talking about a vaccine to neuter our souls. This covid stuff is 100x worse than the Bolshevik Revolution. Everything now is a psy op algorithm. I like the idea that the internet was left on in the Ukraine so they can always use this data feedback of our inner world to program the masonic pop cult with. Professor Benjamin Teitelbaum wrote War for Eternity interviewing Steve Bannon and Alexander Dugan, who is the Alex Jones of Russia - they openly say they are Traditionalists who are speeding up the downfall of this age via a eugenics catastrophe that will bring in a golden age for these elites. This is the duality of Plato's Republic - this dangerous elitism; but I guess it is part of the invigoration of humanity and through the drama of these ideals battling for supremacy in our group self that we must be in awe and respect of along with the rest of nature. Our imaginations as bastions during a dark age of a fallen empire. I'm going to have to look into this book Putin is said to be reading. It is my understanding that that is why the Russian flag has the two heads looking two opposite ways like the Janus face. Russia aspires to take center stage by being the center of east meets west. Certainly, it should be noticed that we see the wider Israel development scheme occurring and I think this will probably be a cold war with Russia and Brendon O'Connell has this theory that Trump will be the next president and there will be this American centric tech arms race but that stuff will be used against all of this when these globalists plan to have this great reset completed by 2030. They are actually pretty obvious once you learn these patterns, not to be insulting since you all know more about this than me I'm sure but they definitely used the Pluto's return in the date of 2/22/2022 to launch this war and with World War 1 they started that on a specific date and ended it on a specific date and they released that information in newspapers before it happened. I don't mean to go on a tangent I just see the parallel with how his attempt to unite the intelligence of Europe with the Goethe Temple was disrupted with World War I and however this current warfare will change things. I think the electricity and the internet being turned off and blamed on Russia is a likely occurrence and again I think I'm wise enough to see the positives in the negatives and how the cabal of social controllers may be more than just evil for the response to that could be good. There is this idea that we can't have our best moments without surviving our worst and how that can be taken advantage of as a coping/evolutionary mechanism.

[@1HorseOpenSlay]

This was so interesting! I learned things about Steiner that I had never known.

[@constantingherghinoiu4541]

Excelent Podcast! Thank you for this very interesting conversation about Rudolf Steiner.

[@thomasvieth2493]

I can open up another line. My philosophy teacher in Bochum, Germany was Prof. Lothar Udert, who himself was the student of Eugen Fink, the last private secretary of Edmund Husserl. Udert taught me everything I know about Rudolf Steiner, and I can clearly see the touching points between Anthroposophy and Phenomenology. I think this presentation is highly recommendable

[@waterwomanknits]

Am reading and enjoying "The Hand" by Frank Wilson making the link between hands and brain development, which apparently is required reading for Waldorf teachers around the teaching of knitting in the curriculum.

[@humanelectromagneticpsych7960]

_There are entities in this next-door world - other, higher worlds lie beyond it - which could only be made known to human beings under certain conditions. They have a specific function in the whole universe and especially also in human evolution. There are many different kinds of these entities in the other region._ Lecture 4 _Elemental Spirits of Birth and Death_ Dornach, 6 October 1917

[@perswayssickradiounearthly7408]

If I could encapsulate my reaction to this wonderful interview in one word, it would be, "Wow!" Thank you for this!

[@Etheldreda-]

Great chat, and a nice introduction to Steiner. One of my sons, who is very artistic went to a Steiner school, he absolutely loved it. You don't have to send your children to brainwashing mainstream schools :)

[@karinapetrova2606]

Edwardian Lady was zzzxes

[@simonhanson5990]

a wonderful discussion, my gratitude to you both

[@smilestreetart]

Great talk, thanks Jeffreyy and Gary!

[@Flanalb9]

This is - to me - an interesting conversation at the border between the past (however it may be interpreted by various people) and a possible future of esoteric possibilities. It is particularly nice for those of us (like me) who cannot read all the books that might be of interest, to have discussions that cover many points of view within the perspectives of people who have read them. As to the future directions to take: this discussion seems to be quite a good start at making the participatory turn in coming to the next understanding of the human condition.

[@LibbyRoseUTube]

Fascinating Talk!! Thank you so much!

[@davycrockett8886]

Good interview. I don't think one would say he tried to create a religion. I think he tried to illuminate religions and show how they all come together in a beautiful interconnected whole. How actually everything in the world can be found in its reflection in the human being.

[@TheArtofEngineering]

This guy was also the bassist for the band Blondie in the 70s/80s!

[@mortalclown3812]

@Kitty Bridgeman Screaming in all caps conveys little beyond the intolerance - and fears - of the writer. Jesus was love, mercy and forgiveness unending. Period. Paz y luz.

[@jkm3297]

@Kitty Bridgeman pipe down

[@anonb4632]

Wow! I wondered why I knew the name. Looks a bit different from thirty years ago. Maybe he was the behind Blondie's song "Touched by your Presence, dear" which deals with theosophy. p.s. Are all of you that tri

[@TheGreyShaman]

I wish I found this man when I was younger, but noooo the universe brought him to me after I found the knowledge to validate the lessons learned. Do you know how much progress I could have made knowing what this guy knew? But at the same time if I didn’t have my initial consciousness his lessons would have been worthless to me.

[@soulfate2]

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[@tinehisgaardjrgensen7375]

Wonderful program. I would like to read the book on Steiner.

[@adrianbenedictmendoza6818]

What he did with architecture is similar to Chinese Feng Sui. Incredible genius.

[@alinao625]

What a great stimulating and enlightening talk!!! Buying a couple of Gary's books as a result

[@mortalclown3812]

His book on Swedenborg covers so much ground - and is one of the only unbiased accounts of his life. Lachman is a treasure.

[@URGettingSleepy]

Marvellous! especially enjoyable as you are both so well informed on the topic. I look forward to more.

[@kevinhaines3857]

Brilliant time just listening, even not knowing all you have talked about but some of it & the vibes get me curious as to all this fascinating history I wasn't aware of! I have been Fantasizing & dreaming of stuff like that wich has been mentioned, thinking it was the future but I find out it's been around for over a century!? Blown my mind ,so glad I tuned in ,I'm pissed off I don't know more ,you have planted seeds in my head & I'm gonna find out why all this feels so familiar!? 6th sense is telling me I heard all this tonight because my life is about to get more magically inspired!! Great stuff , THANK YOU ,😋

[@RichardCorral]

Gary is always great to listen to

[@yiranimal]

Lachman is awesome. Going to watch everything I can find.

[@bridge12582]

all his books i've read so far are great as well. very readable, even with complicated ideas

[@mortalclown3812]

@@bridge12582 💯

[@KnoxBronson]

Really happy to discover both of you. Thank you for a great interview.

[@baliksupper6043]

Phenomenally interesting,thank you.

[@madamguillotine6819]

i went to a steiner school 40 years ago never knew who he was or what he was all about just finding out now.

[@israelyeshurun397]

Thank you so much for sharing a deeper perspective on ideas. Love your work

[@garylindgren779]

Your knowledge of these subjects is mind blowing ! Thought I was mad ! But you've made me realise I am just thinking and questioning . Thank you ! Stay dubious ! 😆

[@ivangoran4461]

Tesla came up with idea of alternating current by listening of Goethe`s poem.

[@ryanburdeaux]

is there record of this?

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Precisely, pick and choose the beliefs of Steiner's that speak (choose) you. 😘😃

[@mortalclown3812]

The buffet theory works for all great thinkers...

[@laurelharris8519]

Reviews of this book on Amazon about Gary Lachman include phrases like "not unrealistic" and "takes a balanced approach". These opinions of Lachman coincide with my perception of Steiner after I read his 1905 lectures. I recall Steiner as not being a fan of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity because it wasn't practical and was, basically, useless in the daily life of an individual. To paraphrase (hopefully, correctly): Steiner said that Einstein could only theorize about the 4th dimension, whereas he could show people how to enter the 4th dimension experientially.

[@mwmingram]

An excellent summary. Thank you.

[@johnpaul5474]

That's it: "Humboldt's Gift," by Saul Bellow, makes frequent mention of Steiner and the poet Delmore Schwartz. It's my favorite Bellow novel, and I've read them all; I've read "Gift" at least a dozen times over the years.

[@mortalclown3812]

Yo. Compelling recommendation. Thanks.

[@pianorama]

Edgar Cayce prophesied that a great light would come from Russia and it will be the hope of the world. We now have 9 books in the Ringing Cedars of Russia, written by Vladimir Megré, and the message given by the sage who lives in the Siberian forest and whose philosophy of living in "kins' domains" is spreading worldwide.

[@GaryLachman]

If viewers are interested in my book on Steiner they can find it here: www.amazon.com/Rudolf-Steiner-Introduction-Life-Work/dp/1585425435/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1542535926&sr=1-15&keywords=Gary+Lachman and for more about me, please take a look at my blog: garylachman.co.uk/ Cheers!

[@lovedicedtomatoes9653]

Great interview. I wish you'd consider doing an interview with him about the counterculture and New Age scene in California, something you're both familiar with. I think he worked at a big New Age bookstore out there.

[@johnpaul5474]

Tomatoes are a superfood. Realizing that recently, I've begun to eat one a day, usually at breakfast; sliced, with cheese and dressing and pepper.

[@ashenden1928]

Love DicedTomatoes Ra

[@thomasgontarz8986]

Great minds great talk thanks for sharing 😀

[@garylindgren779]

Gary iz one of the few thinkers that emotionally understands the romantic occultists viewpoints , bravo for your unbiased, sympathetic point of view . 😆

[@johannesbekker1970]

Very good book by Gary Lachman. I have been a student of Steiner for more than tree decades and reading his work is extremely hard and easy to misunderstand ; we have to read lots of his stuff to get a clear view of what he means. I noticed that you swapped the head(nerves) and the gut(metabolism) functions around (page 189) the exact mistake I made in the beginning. Why should the economy be equated to the nerves & senses system of the human constitution instead of the gut? Because the economic science proper does not deal with commodities/substance but with price trends, in order to rectify abnormal price increase/decrease. Ideally of course, but it doesn't happen. The cultural domain he equates with the metabolism/willpower system. Putin reads Anthroposophy ?!!! No wonder the man is being loved by many people, myself.

[@dallasswoveland4466]

Any thoughts on the current situation in Ukraine?

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

Putin. I can’t even express my disgust with his invasion of Ukraine, and the innocents he has exploited.

[@arongamman9360]

I admit I'm a bit of a skeptic of esotericism, your conversations with Gary Lachman are very interesting in how you use creativity in philosophy.. Steiner seemed like a mensch in the Yiddish sense.

[@annabell3385]

Did Waldorf stop people from reading who naturally took to it early? Some kids pick it up by age three just from being read to. Those kids wouldn't like to have to wait for their second teeth to come in.

[@romanticandperky]

I went to a Steiner school (aka 'Waldorf school'). That was back in 1970-1971. One of my classmates was Judy Collins' kid sister (yes, CS&N's "Suite Judy Blue Eyes"). Six years later (1976), I found myself at Plaza Sound Studios, NYC, when 'Blondie' was recording their first album there. What was I doing there? That's a long story. I never met Gary, but I was there when he got trapped in an elevator with a member of The Rockettes (Plaza Sound was located above Radio City Music Hall). He was trapped in the elevator; I was in the lobby, trying to use the elevator. Our paths actually though, never crossed; however, the thought just crossed my mind: What was the actual circumstance and mindset behind the writing of the song-"I'm Touched By Your Presence (Dear)".

[@romanticandperky]

Ah, yes; I looked it up on wikipedia: Mr. Lachman apparently wrote "I'm Touched By Presence, Dear" for his then girlfriend with whom he was having a psychic convergence. He wrote it during the tour in support of the first 'Blondie' album. I just got off the phone with my old girlfriend. I met her the very next night after I was standing behind Deborah Harry in the studio, listening to a playback of 'In The Flesh'. I could tell that she knew I was going to call.

[@clarekuehn4372]

Thank you, Jeff and Gary!

[@antimonos]

Jeffrey, you could do with a better microphone rather than using those mobile phone type headphones. The levels are all over the place and it made it less easy to listen to. Thanks for the video though. I have always liked Gary Lachman and found your channel from looking for a video of his to watch.

[@NewThinkingAllowed]

Thanks for the tip

[@pheresy1367]

"The Haunted and the Haunter" I'm pretty sure was the inspiration for every Scooby Doo episode.

[@thomasmcculloh783]

Now this makes me happy.

[@anasmith5834]

How can we ascend into higher dimensions? What we need to do?

[@4hutchison]

At 47:00mn, you attempt to explain the concept of an 'encounter with the guardian of the threshold'. I understand that the event would be highly sublime in nature, complex and difficult to define. In part, I view it as a time frame required by an upcoming initiate, to face and shed what fundamental stronghold over human experience the ruler of the air has, as a matter of course, over mankind. The 'ruler of the air' is a term and concept employed in the Bible. Such a consideration as this was not discussed in both your attempts at defining the 'encounter'.

[@davepayne2024]

Great review!

[@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE]

Really brilliant stuff!

[@inquisitivemind8672]

Enjoyable interview

[@EsotericGold_net]

Great work. Could you do more shows about the ancient knowledge and history of the Atlantean civilization, including madame blavatsky.

[@Synchromystic777]

Steiner is a legend

[@gabrieltopan9315]

Thank you Mr Mishlove .Have to love the last part of your name

[@vicproulx5625]

Fine interview, thank you

[@jessieessex]

Is it just me or does the music at the beginning always sound too loud?

[@jkm3297]

is true

[@FernandoRaulAstrology]

Another hit. Excellent.

[@omniufo7350]

Gary you will be on this show forever 😁...hahaha...find more interesting information...to do it again and again and again...forever and ever...feeling happy Thanksgiving 💥💥love your show maybe one day I can be talented enough to speak of something...maybe moof moof a transdimensional substance that makes all coos foos more pleasurable...😃

[@universesoul8406]

Jeffrey you are my most recently found Gem..Thank you for being you❤

[@irishelk3]

Rudolph Steiner is Jeremy Irons.

[@Buffachip]

Been reading Mr. Steiner’s offerings as a result of listening to your excellent show. Trying to grasp the difference between Madam Blavatsky’s Theosophy and Steiner’s esoteric Christianity. Challenging to say the least. P.S. His early 20th century repeated usage of the words “cleavage” and “intercourse” can be a tad comically disconcerting. :-)

[@theincompleteskeptic8079]

The Dark Night of the Soul and The Creative Crisis might have some common ground. The Blind Owl knows. Excusable excess. “A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, so that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” “If we do not believe within ourselves, this deeply rooted feeling that there is something higher than ourselves, we shall never find the strength to evolve into something higher.” Failing to romanticize expositors in the quietness of our hearts is a failure to live. I am rarely bored in life, but listening to New Thinking Allowed makes invigoration easy.

[@omniufo7350]

Extatic joy I love it...

[@djmitt3807]

Sounds like Steiner was an alchemist at his core

[@westarchildren7197]

Right off the bat.. I really don’t think Steiner should be looked at under the light of a “mid life crisis”.. his spiritual life was alive and well throughout his entire life, as he mentions on many occasions, including his autobiography.. which he wrote on his death bed to serve as a document that would link seemingly unrelated activities into one unified goal in life. His pivot at the age of 40 came when he realized his work would not be fully confronted in the academic circles he was moving through in the 1880s. He actually had a chance to be Nietzsches heir as Germany’s eminent thinker, but as this opportunity passed.. he changed course, quite consciously. Overall I don’t find Lachman’s portrait of Steiner the person to be very accurate.

[@westarchildren7197]

In his work at the Goethe Archive, you can find passages along the lines of.. “this isn’t at all what I’m being asked and paid to write about, and it’s not necessary to include in this work.. but I will write about it anyway out for an inner sense of duty to tell the truth when it is recognized.” He clearly had an orientation that he followed through all of his work, from his early 20s onward.

[@westarchildren7197]

He is said to have met his spiritual “master” .. an advisor or guru of sorts.. while he was still a teenager traveling from his home to his “high school” by train, via an illiterate herb gatherer and nature mystic. This advisor lead him along a very tedious path of initiation, which allowed him to harness his psychic abilities and unite it with his genius level intellect. He had been seeking this kind of synthesis since he was a boy, given his difficulties distinguishing the material world with his psychic visions. Given all this, it seems Lachman had an agenda prior to really immersing himself in the life of Steiner, without this bias it’s hard to see where he would get the theory at all.

[@discoverytree3261]

Great show!

[@geoffreynhill2833]

Steiner was a Pisces born in 1861, Chinese year of the Rooster. 🤔 (Green Fire, UK) 🌈🦉

[@johnpaul5474]

I refer, once again, to Anthony Storr's "Feet of Clay;" wherein one will find a rational, fair, and critical evaluation of the life and work of Rudolph Steiner.

[@pignoramous]

His critique of Steiner was quite positive compared with the others in that book. Not sure it was that unbiased tho it's a book that adopts a line and pretty much sticks to it

[@omniufo7350]

Spiritual Ascension into another realm..wow...hoping creators are making a better world for us...

[@mortalclown3812]

They've got to be heartbroken from their current vantage point: we're flipping blowing it across the board.

[@elisashields2349]

Fabulous

[@TheTurkey79]

Best cross over ever! :D Gary can tell you all about meme magic Jeffrey :)

[@dextroturux]

good... thank you...

[@LeeGee]

Gary Lachman could be the new Colin Wilson.

[@msriccio6830]

Dear Dr. Jeffrey, There are so many errors and personal interpretations of Steiner's work. Lachman's ideas are completely dated and incredibly superficial. He has no understanding of Steiner's relationship to Goethe. Steiner living thinking was already developed before his work on Goethe. This can all be read in Das Erwecken des Herzdenkens by Florin Lowndes. He also made a serious error saying that Steiner disagreed with Nietzsche - this means Lachman did not read Steiner's Nietsche book! The list goes on. Other mistakes by Lachman: Goethe's color theory, Steiner relationship to Theosophy. His understanding of the Philosophy of Freedom is incorrect and he was unable to state the book's thesis. In order to be a Steiner researcher you need a knowledge of German, not a seat at Chris Bamford's salon. Lachman's main truth was that the anthroposophists are stuck and have few spiritual abilities and barely continued to Steiner's work on freedom in society or threefold social order.