Order of Essenes group

[ecosophia]

Some of my readers will remember the Order of Essenes, a New Thought school founded by Burks L. Hamner in the 1930s. I received, via my teacher John Gilbert, a complete set of the Order of Essenes correspondence lessons, and put it online here, with a few volunteers to mentor students through the lessons. It attracted a certain number of students, a few of whom worked through the complete course, and then wound down in the usual way of such things. 

One of the more enthusiastic students of the course was a young rap artist who goes by the stage name Joe Limitless, who put Essene concepts into his rap numbers -- longtime readers may recall a post about him here., complete with an Essene rap piece. He's just as inspired by the Essene course as he was a year ago, and he's now launched a Facebook group for students of the lessons; you can find it here. 

The Essene lessons may be old-fashioned but there's a lot of meat on those old bones. Writes Hamner at the beginning of the first lesson: 

"Only a few have discovered the key to greatness, and yet it may be seized and used by millions. It is the purpose of the Order of Essenes to furnish the key to unlock the slumbering powers within you. You must open the door and enter the great treasure house of being -- the YOU of your being." 

Comments

[yuccaglauca]

Well I'm not on Facebook, but I'm glad to see continued interest in the OE lessons.

Aaaand since I kind of fell off around lesson 80, it's a good reminder to actually finish them.

[ecosophia]

Always a good idea!

As soon as time permits I'll be editing the web page to give unrestricted access to the lessons, and also seeing that they get posted on other venues.

[yuccaglauca]

Are progress reports still being reviewed, or has that part wrapped up?

[ecosophia]

That's wrapped up. There weren't many volunteers and they went on to other things.

Order of Essenes

[iprescott]

Hi JMG,

This is very interesting. Is this compatible to work alongside the Way of the Golden Section Material?

Ian

Re: Order of Essenes

[ecosophia]

Yes, in my experience. It's a very different kind of practice, focusing on your attitudes toward yourself, your goals, and the world, but it's compatible with most forms of occult training.

[(Anonymous)]

The Essenes course was immensely helpful to me after having stalled out on CGD due to unresolved issues and requiring some serious rewiring in order to continue. I punched out a little after the point where his daughter took over, but the first couple batches of classes are amazing and maybe it’s time to go through them again.

[ecosophia]

I go through the first 23 lessons every couple of years, and always get some new benefit from them.

Life science

[joelimitless]

Thank you Mr. Greer for sharing the latest advancement of these amazing teachings. They truly are the 8th wonder of the world, thanks to this post along with some of my invited friends our page has grown to nearly 50 members in just a couple of days. Those that don't feel they have the time to read the lessons will see posts that I share while they scroll so some knowledge will get through to them which will spark that inner flame like it already has in a few. I've noticed in todays world people only pay attention for a short amount of time unless they take it upon themselves to delve deeper. Back when jesus roamed the earth it was gossip. Today it is posts. May great things come of this Facebook group, it surely has rekindled the fire I have. Thank you

Re: Life science

[ecosophia]

Delighted to hear that there are nearly 50 already! I'll make some time soon to get the full set of lessons accessible to all, and see how far it goes.

Re: Life science

[joelimitless]

Yes! many have joined the group and quite a few have already begun lessons and have been sending me their progress. Also my fiancé has generously offered to re type the lessons for easier viewing once we get a laptop. Eventually I think it would be helpful to get the lessons translated into many languages by an expert. I have already had questions from people of other countries that are not completely fluent in english to help summarize the meanings which has gone well. Though being translated would be helpful. I want to thank you graciously for all of your support. I will do this knowledge due justice as I help spread it to the masses.

Lesson 2 Breathing

[(Anonymous)]

joelimitless - I'd would join the Facebook group but have been off of Facebook for a while now. I do agree with you on the power of these lessons (and I'm only on two).

For anyone that has went though this course - any advice on "getting rigid", before exhaling, after taking the series of short breaths? I found myself straining (which the text advises against).

Stretching is another option but I like the concept of squeezing in the oxygen and wondering how to get rigid without straining? I'm thinking a tightening of the abdomen along with squeezing both arms inwards would accomplish this?

Re: Lesson 2 Breathing

[joelimitless]

Hey! You can most certainly stay in touch with me via email. Mine is therealjoelimitless@gmail.com My advice on the rigid breathing would be a controlled natural one. Not forced but controlled. Be self aware and through practice it will become easier with the muscle memory. I was explaining to another student to remind themselves how a child breathes with their abdomen and how adults often get in the habit of shallow breathing. These instructions will help build the muscle memory so your subconscious will do it more often on its own.

Re: Lesson 2 Breathing

[joelimitless]

I was sure I responded to this let me know if I have or haven't. I do not see it in the threads. You can email me at therealjoelimitless@gmail.com thank you

Re: Lesson 2 Breathing

[ecosophia]

I moderate everything on this journal -- I have to, unfortunately, to keep trolls and spammers at bay -- and sometimes it's a while before I have the chance to get to the inbox and put things through. All of your comments go straight through, of course!

Re: Lesson 2 Breathing

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you Joe. I really appreciate the offer of e-mail. Will reach out soon.

[(Anonymous)]

JMG,

Thank you for posting this! All I can say it timing is everything. This post put me on to the OSA as well. There is much work that needs to be done and my time grows ever shorter. Time to stop dawdling and get to it.

Thank you!
-Bert