Ten Initiations

Five major initiations required for full liberation (the so-called "Liberation from the Wheel of Rebirth") and five further initiations that relate to more cosmic levels of spiritual service and attainment. 

Here is a summarized description of Initiations 1–10.

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Initiation 1: The Birth (of the Christ in the Heart)

Also called: The Birth Initiation

Key theme: Soul awareness begins to dominate the personality.

Symbol: Birth of the Christ in the cave (Bethlehem analogy).

Result: The person becomes consciously aligned with the soul (higher self) for the first time. The soul takes control over the personality life.

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Initiation 2: The Baptism (Purification)

Key theme: Emotional purification and control of desire.

Symbol: Baptism in the Jordan River.

Result: Mastery over the astral/emotional body. Increased service and alignment with the spiritual path. This is the mark of the accepted disciple.

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Initiation 3: The Transfiguration

Key theme: The mind is fully integrated with soul; the personality is a willing instrument.

Symbol: The Transfiguration of Christ on the mount.

Result: Full control over the mental body. The soul's light shines through the purified personality. Entry into the Spiritual Hierarchy.

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Initiation 4: The Renunciation (Crucifixion)

Also called: The Great Renunciation

Key theme: Renunciation of all attachments—even to the soul.

Symbol: The Crucifixion.

Result: Total relinquishment of personal will in favor of Divine Will. Known as the Arhat level in Eastern systems. This is liberation from the cycle of rebirth (moksha/nirvana).

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Initiation 5: The Revelation (Resurrection)

Key theme: Revelation of the Divine Plan; full conscious cooperation with the Will of God.

Symbol: The Resurrection.

Result: Becomes a Master of Wisdom, able to function freely on all planes. Fully liberated from karmic necessity. Enters the Kingdom of God as a conscious co-creator.

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Initiation 6: The Decision

Key theme: Choice of one of the Seven Cosmic Paths.

Result: The initiate chooses a path of higher cosmic evolution beyond Earth. Often withdraws from outer service in preparation. Called a Chohan.

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Initiation 7: The Resurrection or Ascension

Key theme: Full mastery of the monadic life (spiritual will).

Result: Full expression of the Monad (the divine spark). This initiate may now take roles such as Planetary Logos apprentice or cosmic service agent.

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Initiation 8: The Transition

Key theme: Transition into truly cosmic consciousness.

Result: The initiate is no longer a "human" in any sense, but a cosmic being with planetary or solar-level functions. May become a member of the Council of Shamballa.

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Initiation 9: The Refusal

Key theme: Refusal to pass into even higher states in order to stay and serve evolution (akin to the Bodhisattva vow).

Result: This initiate may be of the rank of Bodhisattva, Kumaras, or one who has chosen sacrifice for planetary service.

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Initiation 10: The Great Choice

Key theme: Final liberation from all limitation.

Result: Total union with divine purpose, functioning at levels we cannot comprehend. These beings may become Planetary Logoi, Solar Angels, or enter higher cosmic service.

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The first three initiations are connected with human development.

The fourth marks a great turning point—liberation from the need for rebirth.

Initiations 5–10 are generally regarded as post-human or "superhuman" stages of evolution.

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In my experience, Initiation 2 is Soul Merger at the heart/third eye. Experience of the Soul. Soul is the guide. Service begins. 

Initiation 3 is Monadic Merger at the crown/third eye. Soul is no longer the middle guide at Initiation 3. Soul embodiment happens. Transfiguration. Monad is now the guide. Service expands.

Initiation 4 is when Soul merges with Monad and therefore Personality is At One with the Monad (At-One-Ment). Initiations 2-4 require a period of expanding service for the highest good. 

Initiation 5 is Planetary Service like dharma. 

Monadic and Logoic Planes

Soul consciousness = I am the drop of the ocean. Monad consciousness = there is only the ocean and I am that.

I AM = Soul, I AM THAT I AM = Monad

“The wave may say, ‘I am a wave,’ but in truth, it is only the ocean moving in a form.”

The drop was never truly separate. The illusion of separateness was simply the ocean looking at itself from one point.

As your consciousness evolves:

You move from seeking God (Soul),

to being God-in-expression (Monad),

to resting as God without form or need to express (Logos).

I think Logoic consciousness is on the inner planes so hard to understand in a body.

I of the We (Soul), then I am We and We are (Monad), then All that Is (Logos).

Yes Monad statements, I am you and you are me....We are. Less distinction as unity increases. We eventually merge into All That Is at higher levels...technically we already are but due to body illusion on earth can only merge in group consciousness.

Although lighbodies can merge but this is on other side.

Logoic becomes a unity field.

Ra calls this mind body spirit totality 7th density or something, monad is higher self and beyond monad is totality or All That Is or God.

There is only the ocean...God consciousness...There is only the ocean and we are that, I am the ocean and you are the ocean so I am you and you are me...Monad consciousness.

4D is begining of Soul consciousness. 5D is Soul consciousness and begining of Monad consciousness, 6D is pure Monad consciousness. 7D is Logos consciousness or God consciousness.

A bunch of Russian dolls, greater unity consciousness contains individual consciousness within. And unity is within the individual too, it goes both ways depending on perspective.

Monad is when subject and object begin to disappear into Presence.

Observer and Actor simultaneously becomes Pure Beingness.

Personality = Me and them, Soul = I am the observer and actor, Monad = I am being and We are Source, Logos = There is only Source (I dissolves).

I am the will of God in action equals monadic. God is all there is equals logoic.  Consciousness shifts reflect the fifth through seventh initiations.

Identity first is with spirit as part of God, then identity shifts to only God.

These are consciousness levels of the spiritual kingdom beyond human mind.

Not my will but Thy Will be done = Monadic...still subject object but blended vs I am the One Life...no subject object = Logoic. Jesus- I am the Life = Logoic...but not my will but Thy Will be done = Monadic.

They resonate closely, Monadic still has individual distinction but almost all One, vs Logoic is One.

“I am the Will” = Logoic

“The Will flows through me” = Monadic

Monadic is 6th density in Law of One and Logoic is 7th denisty in Law of One but there is some overlap. Subject object distinctive is the key. Monadic some remains because some individual essence identification remains while Logoic no individual identity remains.

But Monadic is less individual than Soul so it is only slight individuality once Monad consciousness is reached. More I AM the instrument than I AM.

The universe is looking out these eyes...individual focus is monadic but universe focus is logoic.

“Each human soul is a unique ray of the One Spirit, a monad expressing itself through many lives.”...Monadic, focus on Spirit/Monad...the vehicle.

“All Monads are emanations of the One Logos, the source of all life and consciousness.”...Logoic, focus on All That Is/God...no vehicle.

Divine Self vs Divinity Itself (God)

Monadic statements zoom in on the individual — the Monad as a discrete, divine spark of consciousness experiencing life and evolving.

Logoic statements zoom out to the universal — the Logos as the overarching, divine cosmic intelligence from which all monads emerge.

As Above so Below...all fractals

The Logoic is the Absolute. The perspective of God in Conversations with God. The Monadic has one foot in the Absolute and one foot in the Relative, just like the Soul. But the Monadic is individual and group consciousness at same time while the Soul is individual with willingness to work with the group for the highest good. Soul is more individual than Monad hence why Monad is called the Oversoul.

In terms of DNA strands, 3 is human (physical, emotional, mental). 4-6 is Soul, 7-9 is Monad, and 10-12 is Logoic- Christ Consciousness, Galactic and Cosmic Counsciosness.

In terms of visions, Logoic is a White Flame, the Core of the Galaxy or Universe, out of which the Monads emanate and the Monad is a brilliant white star (first point of individuality), out of which Atmic light comes which is a white light field that connects everything (spiritual will) out of which the Buddhic emerges (spiritual love) which is Golden light or Rainbow light where the Soul is found then comes mental which is air, then comes emotional which is water (astral), then etheric which is fire (prana- chakras and kundalini) then physical which is earth. First refine the body temple then the emotions then the mind then Soul comes in, then refine individuality for group then Monad comes in, then refine group to planet/solar system and Logoic comes in. 

Notice fire comes before earth like the horoscopes first aries then taurus, first leo then virgo, first sagitarius then capricorn. Logoic is time space (and further becomes timeless) and Monadic/Soul is both time space and space time. Time space is absolute and Space time is relative.

In my perspective a Service Path tends to stop at Monad consciousness to serve. Relativity allows one to live life in a body to serve best- pay bills, feed oneself, care for the body etc. Service path is best realized with Monadic consciousness. Relativity allows compassion to flow. 

A Freedom Path tends to move to Logoic quickly but while on Earth there is a tendency to neglect the body. Logoic path is better realized on the inner planes. Becoming the All is best realized when you become pure light energy. 

It is about balance and your life purpose. 

Divine Archetypes

In case anyone wants some archetypes: Ray 1-Shiva/Kali/Moses/Archangel Michael. Ray 2- Vishnu/Krishna/Christ/Archangel Raphael/Buddha/Bodhisattva. Ray 3 is Brahma/Holy Spirit/Archangel Metatron/Archangel Gabriel/Shakyamuni Buddha. Ray 1 is Will/Power/Purpose and Ray 2 is Love/Wisdom/Healing/Teaching. Ray 3 is Active Intelligence/Communication.

Wise Compassion

"May my love be guided by wisdom.

May my wisdom be softened by love.

Let mind and heart serve together

in the light of the soul.”

“I serve Divine Will through focused love.

I master life not through control, but through joy. Let my mind serve the heart. Let my gifts serve the whole.”

9 Petals

According to Alice Bailey's teachings, there are 9 Petals that must open before the Jewel of the Lotus opens (Soul embodiment- Soul and Personality merger). Here is my interpretation based upon experience.

3 Knowledge Petals = Opened by Reading Wisdom. Discernment. Observer and Actor. Healthy Boundaries. 

3 Love Petals = Self Love and Acceptance, followed by Love and Acceptance of Others. Following the Golden Rule. Devotion to Love and God. Making the Choice of Service to Others. Dedicating Oneself to the Choice. Compassion. Empathy. 

3 Sacrifice Petals = Sacrifice of the ego. Service. Unconditional Love. Compassion for all. Forgiveness. Determination. Surrender to God's Will. Faith. 

There are experiences in life that open the 9 petals. Once all petals open, the Light of the Soul (Jewel of the Lotus) floods the personality and At-One-Ment happens. This is Ascension or Harvest (Law of One). 

This is freedom from re-incarnation as the Soul has finally been brought to Earth fully and separation has dissolved into Oneness. This is when Oversoul (Monad) contact begins. This is called the Transfiguration. 

Divine Will

You said:

per alice bailey teachings distinguish between divine indifference and will to good

ChatGPT said:

In Alice Bailey’s esoteric teachings—particularly those transmitted through the Tibetan Master Djwhal Khul—Divine Indifference and the Will to Good are both advanced spiritual principles, each reflecting different aspects of divine will and consciousness. Though subtle, the distinction is profound and rooted in her metaphysical framework involving the Seven Rays, spiritual initiation, and cosmic evolution.

Here’s a clear distinction between the two:

Divine Indifference

Definition:

Divine Indifference is not coldness or apathy, but detachment from personal desire, duality, or outcome. It is the impersonal, universal perspective of higher spiritual beings (like the Soul or Monad) who see the whole without becoming entangled in the emotional or mental dramas of the part.

Key Features:

It is a quality of the spiritual will at higher initiatory levels.

Represents freedom from attachment, including attachment to good or evil, pleasure or pain, success or failure.

Arises after the third initiation, when the personality is subordinated to the soul.

It allows for clear, uninhibited service based on the needs of the whole, not personal preference or sentimentality.

It's linked to the First Ray: the Ray of Will and Power, often misunderstood as harsh but actually deeply aligned with divine purpose.

Example from Bailey’s perspective:

A Master may allow suffering or destruction to occur without intervening emotionally—not from cruelty, but from a recognition of karma, soul growth, and larger cycles at work.

Will to Good

Definition:

The Will to Good is the intention of the Divine to express love and harmony through purposeful goodwill. It is not emotional benevolence, but a powerful, directed force that leads to the manifestation of the Plan of evolution.

Key Features:

Emerges as the next step after goodwill; it is the spiritual will infused with love and purpose.

Represents the divine intention to bring about the greatest good for all, according to the Divine Plan.

It's associated with the higher aspect of the First Ray, balanced by the Second Ray (Love-Wisdom).

Central to the work of the Hierarchy and Shamballa, where the Will of God is known and implemented.

In Practice:

It is what disciples invoke in the Great Invocation (“Let purpose guide the little wills of men / The purpose which the Masters know and serve”).

The Will to Good becomes a force wielded by those who have transcended personal will and serve the greater whole.

In Synthesis:

Bailey’s Divine Indifference is a state of consciousness free from identification with form and illusion. The Will to Good is a force or energy that flows from that high state into purposeful action.

You must be indifferent to the fruits of action, yet wield the Will to Good as a servant of the Plan.

Integrate Chesed into Daily Actions

Had a dream where I saw my feet and then saw the word "Chesed". Researched "Chesed" on the tree of life and it is called Loving Kindness or Goodwill. Spirit says keep grounding "Chesed" in daily actions.

You said:

integrate chesed into daily life

ChatGPT said:

Integrating chesed (חסד)—a Hebrew word meaning loving-kindness, compassion, or acts of goodness—into daily life can bring depth, connection, and purpose to your routine. Here are meaningful, actionable ways to do this:

1. Start the Day with Intention

Begin with a short reflection or prayer: “How can I bring kindness into the world today?”

Set a daily goal: “One act of chesed before lunch.”

2. Practice Small Acts of Kindness

Hold the door open for someone.

Compliment a colleague or stranger sincerely.

Let someone go ahead of you in line.

Offer to carry something heavy for someone.

3. Speak with Compassion

Avoid gossip or negative talk.

Offer encouraging words to someone struggling.

Thank people—even for small things.

4. Reach Out Intentionally

Call or text a friend or family member “just to check in.”

Visit someone lonely or isolated (elderly neighbors, hospital patients, etc.).

5. Forgive Easily

Let go of small irritations.

Approach conflict with a mindset of peace and empathy.

6. Volunteer or Offer Help

Offer to help a coworker or neighbor without being asked.

Sign up to volunteer weekly or monthly.

Carry extra snacks or supplies to give to someone in need.

7. Give Tzedakah (Charity) Mindfully

Keep small bills or care packages to give out.

Make regular donations—even small ones—to causes aligned with your values.

Support a friend’s fundraiser or community effort.

8. Infuse Chesed into Rituals

Light Shabbat candles with a thought for those in need.

Dedicate daily prayers or meditation to someone who is struggling.

Turn meal blessings into reminders to share your abundance.

9. Teach by Example

Show your children, students, or coworkers what kindness looks like through your actions.

Acknowledge and praise acts of chesed you witness in others.

10. Be Kind to Yourself

Speak to yourself with the same compassion you offer others.

Allow rest and forgiveness for your own mistakes.