Esoteric teachings are hidden from the masses. You might say they are open secrets; it is just that the masses are not interested in what the inner teachings of Christ have to say. They attend church and synagog and give lip service to what the minister or rabbi has to say. They leave being unfed.

Because they are unfed, they must indulge in vanity and pride, which bloat their bellies with indigestible food. Starved for what could give them sustenance, they decorate their bodies and homes with outer signs designed to impress others doing the exact same thing.

It is only the few that sat at the feet of Jesus to receive in secret what he so generously gave. He is gone but esoteric teachings live on in the hearts of those open to receive them. They, of course, are hidden and must be dug for.

An individual might dig for a lifetime and only be able to put into practice a few of the precious gems bestowed by the Christ Consciousness. Most begin to dig when the outer teachings fail them. Maybe because of a failed marriage, a miscarriage of justice; it could be anything.

You might begin by reading modern day books designed to help you wake up. When they fail you, as they will, you might then turn to the New Testament. Again, you read the words of Jesus, but they fail to produce a change in you. You continue on with your miserable existence. Nothing changes that you are aware of. But now you know that you are suffering and have no solution.

Vernon Howard appeared for me when I was ready to admit that I had failed to find happiness. His way of teaching was stern and absolute. The ego could not be given precious jewels.

If you are wondering how to find these gems of wisdom, go back again and again to the Book of John in the New Testament. Study it with the intention of seeing that the world cannot awaken, only the few. Now you want to be in on the secret of how to live a meaningful life.

You must retire into your own consciousness; it will be a witness for you. You will begin to see that you do not belong to your thoughts; they are ephemeral and useless. But you don’t know how to access your spirit. “Knock and it shall be opened. Seek and you shall find.” The answers given by Jesus are cryptic and coded. Only the key of humility will open the door. Search for this key until you see that you never wanted it. You only wanted to be admired, respected and richly paid for your life in the world. Now the real journey begins. Take the first step and then the next. One day you will be set free, but only when you acknowledge that you are a failure.

Vicki Woodyard