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The Place of Integration and Synthesis

Question: We know that fusion follows identification, but where does integration fit in? Is it first second or third place in the triangle?

Explain how integration applies to us as we seek to take higher steps in personal and group evolution.

Reader comment: I have a suspicion that this principle is something we already use and understand to some extent, but we haven’t yet realized how we can apply it to the fullest.

JJ: This is very true of all of these principles. On a higher turn of the spiral, the application of these is far beyond what we have imagined. Even so, it is best to stretch our minds and imaginations as much as possible. We develop our spiritual vision through exercise just as we do our physical muscles. This is why it is so advantageous for the group to grasp meaning by contemplation and investigation rather than merely being told a version of the truth.

Those who merely rely on being told without thinking things out for themselves are like those who sit around all day and never get any exercise. We must get into some active motion to strengthen ourselves in any endeavor we approach.

Most of you placed integration as second in the series as follows: identification – integration – fusion. But then a few of you placed it last: identification – fusion – integration.

So, which is correct?

First let us take a look at the meaning of the word “integrate.” The common meaning is: “To make into a whole by bringing all parts together; unify. To make part of a larger unit.”

The metaphysical meaning goes beyond this somewhat and implies more than merely bring parts together. Parts are indeed brought together to produce integration, as we are speaking of here, but from a spiritual angle the extra ingredient involves consciousness. The seeker not only brings together the higher and lower, but relates them together in his consciousness so they are fully accepted as belonging together. “Conscious acceptance” is the extra key to spiritual integration.

First comes identification. The disciple identifies the higher and sees himself from this higher vantage point. Eventually, he realizes the higher is not separate from himself and the identification becomes more of a reality than he had previously imagined. As the reality of the oneness of the higher and the lower become realized he finds he must adapt to the new reality and integrate his consciousness to accept his “new birth” or new self. When this conscious acceptance is complete the higher and lower become fused. They are no longer two or more parts but one greater life.

But what about those who said that integration follows fusion? Is there anything to this thought?

Perhaps. To understand let us look at the next step beyond fusion. What happens next is that the fusion is discovered to not be the end of the journey, but a step in the journey and a still higher vision of life is seen. Again, he uses the principle of integration and accepts the fact that his spiritual journey is not at an end, but a new beginning. When he integrates this into his consciousness he lays the groundwork for identifying with a still higher plane and aspect of the One Great Life. Thus the process goes something like this: identification – integration – fusion – integration – higher identification, etc.

In addition the principle of synthesis is used continuously along the way.

Question: What is the difference between synthesis and integration?

Integration come before synthesis in the creation of higher life. First, there is a desire for the higher, then after some comprehension is grasped the seeker identifies. As the period of identification begins differences between the higher and the lower are noted. For the identification to continue the seeker must therefore integrate his consciousness with the higher by disregarding the differences. This is done by an act of the will.

It is at this step that many fail in group work. The seeker may identify with the group and believe in its goals, but to integrate he must deal with the belief system of his past as it relates to the group work and purpose. Some things must be added and some either given up or put on the shelf. If he is too attached to the past he may not possess the will to integrate.

Now it is understood that some groups are so far off the mark that integration would be undesirable. We are not talking about this situation, however. We are talking about a group with desirable goals. It matters not how perfect the group, this process of integration and adaptation will be necessary.

After the seeker then accepts his next step and integrates he then begins to synthesize and becomes a part of the higher life in a molecular order. He next fuses with the higher life until this seems to be the natural place to dwell in consciousness. As this fusion takes place so does additional synthesis. The unifying elements from the lower blend with the higher, leaving that which is not necessary behind. In the end you have a new creation which is synthesis of all workable parts collected along the path.

Integration in two parts of the universe will often produce two different results, but when complete and fusion/synthesis take place the final creations are the same.

For instance, the various hydrogen atoms integrate and produce different results. But when they combine as two atoms molecularly the results are the same.

Later they fuse and the result is always helium. It doesn’t mater when or where it happens whether it is in this galaxy or one far away.

Even so with us. As we evolve into higher consciousness we achieve the same end results that other lives in other systems achieve. What we end up achieving is new to us, but this newness will be the same, in the end, as that achievement accomplished in other sections of the universe.

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The Buddha and Identification

Question: What would be the role of the Buddha as far as the Second Coming, or Reappearance of the Christ is concerned?

The Buddha with his mission of enlightenment helped to prepare the world for the first coming of Christ. Even so, history is repeating itself and part of his work is to prepare souls for the Second Coming.

He does this by working with the Wisdom aspect of the Second Ray and works with disciples and groups who are shifting in polarization from the emotions to the mind. Just as a certain number of disciples had to be prepared to experience the love of Christ in their hearts in the first appearance of Christ, even so in this cycle, disciples must learn to appreciate the love of Christ from the aspect of the mind.

It is unlikely that the Buddha will directly incarnate, but instead work with certain disciples through the science of impression. In Christian language he will be an agent of the Holy Spirit to prepare the world for the baptism of fire – the presence of Christ.

He is also in contact with Shamballa and works with the Purpose energy in assisting to manifest the Great Plan.

A reader quotes me: “These two great beings fused and acted as one and became a greater entity (element) yet remained as one entity in consciousness.”

He then asks: “Didn’t you mean to say, ‘These two great beings fused and acted as one and became a greater entity (element), yet remained as two entities in consciousness.’”

Actually, I meant it the way I wrote it, but what you say is also correct. Let me explain.

In a fusion, where a divine possession takes place the two entities become as if they are one in mind and consciousness. It is a little like the two sides of your brain creating one brain. Yet a person can lose half his brain and still function, only in an altered state.

You are correct that the two entities remain as two, but from the aspect that they share greater consciousness, which seems to be their own, the two are one. Even so, individual identity is maintained. Yet the fusion creates such a realization of oneness that, from a higher view, they are one. Jesus expressed this oneness of two fused beings when he said: “My Father and I are one.”

DK said this was the most profound statement in the Bible. It is indeed because there are so many levels of meaning and understanding to it.

Eventually all disciples will be of one mind through the Oneness Principle as DK wrote:

“The Sons of Men are One, and I am one with them.”

Buddha and Ray Three

Reader comment: I always thought that Buddha would have been dominated by the third ray but JJ says that is not the case.

Not exactly. DK tells us that both Buddha and the Christ had second ray souls with Buddha representing the wisdom aspect and Christ the love – in this love/wisdom ray.

Buddha also had a sixth ray mind and a first ray personality which DK calls a “rare” combination.

So, is any third ray represented here?

Moses strongly represented the third ray, but in a unique way Buddha did also and still does. Light , or enlightenment, is associated with this ray and Buddha represented a bridge taking humanity from the third ray to the second ray, as far as our consciousness is concerned.

Here are a couple DK quotes on this teaching:

“The one (Buddha) demonstrated the height of the attainment of the third divine aspect; the other (Christ) that of the second aspect, and these two together present one perfect Whole.” Externalization of the Hierarchy, page 348

“In a curious and esoteric manner, therefore, the Buddha embodied in Himself the force and activity of the third ray, of the third aspect of divinity-the divine cosmic principle of Intelligence. By its fusion with the ray of our solar system (the ray of Love) He expressed perfectly the significance of light in matter, of the intelligence principle as found in form, and was the Avatar Who carried in Himself the fully ripened seeds of the past solar system.” Esoteric Psychology Vol II, Page 278

As far as the ray of this group goes – this is an interesting question that no one has asked before. Here is my take.

During the first two years of it’s existence there was a struggle for domination for the personality ray between rays 6 and 5. Five has won out and now permeates the group. The soul ray is ray two. Other rays have just a slight influence, but these are the main two. Ray 6 rears its head now and then but doesn’t last long any more.

Applying Identification

The Question: Jack is socially awkward and admires Jim for his smooth approach with people. He wishes he could be more like him.

Louise didn’t do well in school and never finished high school. A lot of people seem to think she is not very intelligent. She is fed up with this image and now wants to change and be seen as intelligent by others.

Tony has never had much money and is fed up and wants to change his financial situation to one of abundance.

How can these three use identification and fusion to accomplish their goals?

Thanks for your comments on these examples. To understand how these two principles can apply to these examples and ourselves on a practical basis perhaps it would be a good idea to go back to a book I read many years ago.

It was called Psycho-Cybernetics and was written by a plastic surgeon named Maxwell Maltz.

After practicing plastic surgery for a number of years he noticed an interesting effect on many of his patients. An improvement made on their looks was followed by a positive change in their personality. A more pleasant face made then a more pleasant and outgoing person.

He then came to the conclusion that they real key to positive change was not so much physical change, but a change in the way we see ourselves. He thus wrote a very popular book on the idea that by changing the way we see ourselves we can change the way we interact with others and achieve much greater success in life.

He did not use the words identification and fusion, yet he taught the principles behind them.

In other words, many who have undesirable looks identify their inner self with the ugly outer and because of this identification they are afflicted with a negative personality.

When surgery is performed on these people and their looks improved then they re-identify with the new image and their personality followed becoming more pleasant. After a while they fuse with the new image and are permanently changed.

If you want a more pleasant personality like Jack, be seen as smarter like Louise or more prosperity like Tony, then one of the keys to accomplishing this is to meditate a couple times a day and identify yourself with that which you desire to be. If a person will do this then both an inward and outer change will follow. To insure success the person must keep this identification in his consciousness throughout the day. If he does he will soon fuse with the new image and no more effort will be required. It will then seem as if he was always this new person.

When we see how these principles apply to standard living we can gain a clearer view of how we can apply them to higher spiritual aspiration. The seeker must obtain an image of his future spiritual self and then identify with it in the present. This will fuse the present with the future and speed the course of evolution.

As with most principles a Trinity is at play here. In addition to identification and fusion, the third principle is “integration.”

Question: We know that fusion follows identification, but where does integration fit in? Is it first second or third place in the Triangle?