Highlights of the Fourth Degree Lessons

 

There are many journeys we all take during our lives — some by choice, others out of necessity. That you have chosen to become an Astarian and a student of the Degree Lessons shows you are one not satisfied to travel the well-worn path of the masses. You are seeking more out of life. Congratulations on completion of the Third Degree. Regrettably, not all who begin the Degree Lessons have the determination and dedication you have shown by traveling this far. The Degree Lessons are a journey to a better way. Since you have traveled so far, now is the time to renew your journey with enthusiasm and anticipation.

 

LESSON 1, TOMORROWWARD and LESSON 2, CASTLES IN THE AIR : Your travels in the Fourth Degree begin by showing you the important signs of the Aquarian Age. You’ll see how discovering another life is not unlike how science discovers another planet. You’ll view the relationship between your Earth life and the after death state. Examine how you can be a co-worker with God. See how love is stronger than death and why we are free-will beings and why you aren’t just a pawn. Learn what a wasted incarnation is. Learn who on the Otherside sees us. Examine the real energy of color and why you need more than just thought to create. You’ll learn the limits to ones thought power and whether physical fitness now can mean fulfillment Overthere.

 

Lesson 3, HELL, PURGATORY and HIGHLAND and LESSON 4, ADVENTURES IN ASTRALASTARA: 

Your journey takes on the role of “tourist” as you safely embark upon travels beyond this plane. See how planes of light postulate the planes of darkness. You’ll learn when punishment is not an injustice. Visit Hell. You’ll travel to where Earth prayers extend to. You’ll learn just who it is that

buys your ticket to the Otherworld and death’s impact on your character. See why soul advancement must be earned and how you create akashic records. You’ll examine whether there is confict between mercy and justice, if your soul grows after death, if you retain your sense of humor in

heaven. See the value of Earth memories and telepathy. You’ll view the creative trade schools Overthere and learn why each object has its own force field.

 

Lesson 5, LAND OF THE LIVING DEAD and LESSON 6, THE LIGH BEYOND THE SUN:

Your journey includes a view of the surprising “Second Mile.” You’ll visit Summerland Astara. You’ll learn whether “human” emotions are retained Overthere and understood. See why probing the afterlife now is important and what the immortal qualities of empathy are. Learn to be guided by valuable strong impressions and why what you set in motion now has results Overthere. Preview the citizenship classes in Summerland. You will learn why everyone doesn’t live on the highest plane, why a temple is holy and how Paradise is gained. Learn if your “holding fast” is rewarded and how the law of cause and effect extends beyond the physical plane. You’ll experience the comfort of knowing that someone who loves you is waiting for you. See why “like” attracts “like.”

 

Lesson 7, IN THE VESTIBULE OF HEAVEN, and LESSON 8, THE HEIRS OF HEAVEN:

You willl see why music is the natural speaking voice of the Divine and why some are natural born musicians. Learn how to sharpen your reception through obedience to intuition. See the value of music therapy. Travel the road to the welcoming Angels. Learn about the agelessness of learning, "Mind Stuff” and retirement as a useful door-opener. See why we have only that which we give away. Travel through the busyness of Heaven and see how your education continues after Earth life. See the dangers of prejudice to your soul progress and how creative impulse is sent to Earth. Travel through Astral Astara’s healing, communications and teaching centers. You’ll see why Heaven is heaven.

 

Lesson 9, BEYOND THE MISTS, and LESSON 10, THE THINNING VEIL: 

Your journey continues as you examine activities Overthere compared to those on Earth. You’ll learn why some don’t seek the highest spiritual planes and what it really takes for a “well-rounded” education. Examine a suggested curriculum for a New Age school and see why vicarious learning fails. You’ll see whether the soul is sustained in or out of the physical body and view the death of a child. Discover why love of God is more powerful than fear of God. See who creates human misery and who determines our eternal inheritance. See how Earth’s standards of progress differ Overthere. How long

will you be you? Learn the rewards for unbearable tasks and self-progression’s basic ingredient.

 

 

LESSON 11, THE OTHER SIDE OF TIME, and LESSON 12, BUILD THEE MORE STATELY MANSIONS, O MY SOUL: You’ll enter the second half of the Fourth Degree with a view of why race discrimination is found only on Earth. Discover the value of an established time and place for meditation. See the justice in unanswered prayer and the classifcation of all prayers. Learn why it is important for you to prepare now to meet your maker. Discover the

rewards of being a thought watcher. You’ll learn the value of prayer when your needs are known and if thought and idea are one and the same.    Journey along and see if yourthoughts change when you change worlds. You’ll learn to be a good thought carpenter, make the most of mental powers

and find the hidden blessing in Right Learning.

 

LESSON 13, SPANNING THE CHASM, and LESSON 14, PARADISE: THE REALM OF TIMELESS KNOWLEDGE: Learn to have a White Light-trained

mind. Discover whether civilization is advancing or not. You’ll see the vehicle of karma and what is contained in the ethers. You’ll learn about the key force in thought forms and whether thoughts can be seen. Discover how to rise above your “star destiny” and about the attraction of high beings to us. See how we create our own Satan. Travel to Paradise and learn how to prepare for it. Learn how to cherish the memory of loved ones. See the hazards of LSD trips. Experience why beauty outlives misery. Discover the true meaning of Heaven. You’ll view how angels fnd their place of work in Heaven.

 

LESSON 15, SEVENTH HEAVEN, and LESSON 16, THE PRICE OF PREJUDICE: You’ll see how truth sets you free, where and how racism ends and how fraudulence is kept out of Heaven. Discover how a soul’s free will continues in the next life and why Etherians still need to pray. You’ll learn about how science proves the invisible, the unity of science and religion and what it will take to end wars. Is believing in Heaven necessary to go there? What

makes strong character? Discover the true defnition of religion and whether telepathy operates in celestial realms. See Jesus as a real being and what happened at Pentecost. You’ll examine voluntary isolation’s impact on soul growth and how your spiritual unfoldment impacts others. Learn how to rid

yourself of an enemy and what makes for strong character.

 

LESSON 17, GIVE ME THAT NEW TIME RELIGION, and LESSON 18, THE ULTIMATE GOAL; GODHOOD: You’ll view religion in the Space Age, the

soul’s frst school and our destiny. Examine the need for the physical body and what someone else can give your life. See if God can be blamed for wars. Learn individua responsibility and about inequities in spiritual understanding. Travel along Etheria’s path to see whether it or Earthis more populated. Visit your cosmic guardians and learn what attracts them to you. See if your bodily appearance is retained forever. Learn of your soul’s curriculum.

 

 

Other Lessons in the Fourth Degree include The Group Unit of Kindred Souls, Gleanings of a Mystic, Love:Your Purpose for Being, and Love in the New Age. Remember you alone can control which path you shall follow. Your journey onward leads to higher vistas of understanding and wisdom — and growth.