Circular Letter To The Members Of The Esoteric School

Confidential
Berlin, October 17, 1906

To all those who have approached me seeking their esoteric training, I convey my best regards “in spirit and in truth” with the following information.

This message contains things that everyone who strives for esoteric development should make it their duty to observe. They do not belong to the actual meditation, but should be cultivated outside of it. The matter is to be understood in such a way that the esoteric training is only justified if these demands are made of the student at the same time. Only in this case can a good result be achieved.

At the same time it should be pointed out here that patience is necessary for esoteric training. No one should believe that his success will be greater if he impatiently longs for or demands new instructions. Everyone should energetically stick to the instructions given to him; repeat them over and over again until he receives new ones. No one who really needs something will be left unheeded in due time. Whether or not this patience is exercised depends on it.

The disciple should report to me immediately anything he notices or believes he notices in his mental and physical state as a result of the exercises. Likewise, he should seek advice or psychological support in any other way.

Further necessary transmissions will follow in due course. If everything is observed correctly, the masters of truth will guide the student's path.

In this sense
Dr. Rudolf Steiner
Berlin, Motzstraße 17