Serie D brev nr 10

Magazine Overview

This issue of BREVCIRKELN., identified as Serie D - brev nr 10, focuses on the profound concept of 'VILJANS RÄTTA FUNKTION' (The True Function of Will). The publication is in Swedish.

The True Function of Will

The article begins by noting that most people believe they understand the meaning of 'will' but suggests that, like many aspects of daily life, its true meaning is complex and difficult to grasp. It posits that a strong will is essential for clarity and for achieving goals, equating the art of willing with the art of execution.

The text explains that when there is certainty that a task will be successful, it is a sign that willpower has been activated. Without it, nothing can be accomplished. The key question then becomes how to distinguish between right and wrong actions and how to direct one's will towards the right choice. This discernment, the article suggests, comes from understanding the direction and consequence of an action – whether it leads to good or bad outcomes.

It is argued that acting on a weak or inferior will leads to worthless results, even if the individual perceives the outcome as personally beneficial. True progress, it states, lies in achieving new heights. For those who grasp this, the path of directing their will becomes clear.

However, the article observes that people generally do not set their goals high enough, content with immediate satisfaction. True progress begins when individuals recognize the futility of this limited perspective.

The saying 'To will is to be able to' is invoked, comparing the power of will to the force of electric current that overcomes all resistance. The article suggests that nature's forces, such as a seed growing towards the light, are our greatest teachers in the art of willing. Just as a seed's development depends on its inherent properties, so too does our own destiny depend on our inherent qualities.

Many of our growing powers are unconscious acts of will. The unconscious is as powerful as the conscious. Just as we can call our growth an act of will, even if unconscious, the conscious will must also be employed if anything is to be achieved.

The Role of Will in Action and Development

The article states that individuals who achieve something significant in our world are characterized by a strong will. The act of willing is presented as the original impulse behind all action. Whether it's an engineer at a desk or an inventor in a laboratory, work begins only when the will is activated, driving thought and muscle. Only after the will has explored possibilities and made choices can the actual work commence.

A strong will to achieve a material goal enhances prospects for success. However, the article emphasizes that the pursuit of spiritual and mental development through a strong will leads to a much higher and more profound form of growth. The gains derived from striving for high spiritual goals are far greater and more enduring than those from material pursuits, offering eternal value.

The article reminds readers that we are eternal beings, and our development progresses from lower to higher spiritual spheres. A strong will, correctly directed, accelerates this process and leads to results that may be perceived sooner than we anticipate.

Throughout history, human will has progressed from lower planes. The advancement depends on the strength of this will, and the effort invested creates lasting value that cannot be easily disrupted.

Freedom and Divine Will

For the current human being, who is at a critical stage of development, understanding this doctrine opens the path to freedom from binding forces. Freedom from compulsion is a necessary prerequisite for upward progress, allowing one's own will to direct the journey. When the goal becomes visible, strong forces will be available, and one will learn the importance of being guided by a higher, stronger will.

Submitting one's will to the divine is presented as the path to evolving from an earthly being to a spiritual one. The power of the divine will, which permeates the universe, is eternal. Receiving this divine will into our minds is a crucial lesson for the present day, especially as the 'will to power' is an enemy to be combated.

Foremost Individuals and Collective Transformation

Those who strive to bring about change in the world are called the pioneers of our time. Their achievements are of paramount importance. The power of will and the power of thought are of the same origin and nature.

The benefits gained through acts of will within a person are so significant that they are difficult to fully comprehend now. Directing one's will to protect the world from dangers arising from human ignorance and pride is seen as working in service to God. Those who dedicate themselves to this cause have God as their collaborator, and their work is assured of success by the superior power of divine will.

When this divine force is allowed to operate in humanity, the world will move towards a new era. This era will be characterized by love for fellow humans, a willingness to work in service to the good, and victory over the lower forces that have operated in our world throughout past centuries.

If humanity can achieve certainty in this matter, the path to progress will be so significant that we can glimpse the beginning of the earth's transformation from a world of conflict to one of love.

The Coming Era and Salvation

We are moving towards times when humanity will realize this truth. The time is approaching when this profound transformation will occur, not just for a few, but for everyone. When this happens and the forces that will transform the world are set in motion, everyone will understand the words of the Master, who urged his followers to keep their lamps burning, for the bridegroom might arrive at any moment.

The devoted will of the wise virgins, the article explains, refers to those who know the truth and understand the necessity of keeping their lamps filled with oil and burning brightly for the moment of meeting the one who brings salvation to all waiting souls who have awaited their deliverance.

As clarity is gained and the human soul approaches its liberation, its grateful songs will proclaim the arrival of the day of salvation. Joyful sounds will mingle with their voices, heralding a new day. A new sun will shine upon humanity, finding its home for future times, a home where bliss resides and peace reigns throughout the world.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The central theme of this issue is the profound and multifaceted nature of willpower. The editorial stance is clearly spiritual and idealistic, advocating for the development of a strong, divinely-aligned will as the key to individual transformation and the salvation of humanity. It emphasizes the superiority of spiritual goals over material ones and promotes a vision of a future world characterized by love, peace, and service, guided by divine will.