The Sacred Union: Exploring Spirit and Matter

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Foundations of Spirit and Matter

1. Introduction
2. Overview: The Interplay of Spirit and Matter
3. What is Our Higher Self?
4. Becoming Observers of Self
5. The Brain, Mind, and Emotional Intellect
6. The Spiritual Brain and Heart

Section 2: Esoteric Symbols and Sacred Integration

7. Vitruvian Man & the Masonic Compass
8. Sacred Geometry Principles
9. Spirit and Matter in Rosicrucian Writings
10. The Eternal Nature of Spirit

Section 3: Grounding, Awareness, and Practice

13. Grounding with Nature
14. What the Feet Represent
15. Mind as the Voice of God
16. Circle Over Square: God in Flesh

Section 4: Core Hermetic Teachings

17. Mentalism
18. Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer

Section 5: Inner Development Workshops

19. Awakening the Higher Self
20. Balancing Spirit and Matter
21. Opening the Third Eye

Section 6: Mystical Anatomy

23. Cranial Nerves and the Twelve Disciples
24. Twelve and Spiritual Completeness

Section 7: Alchemical Union

25. The Levels of Consciousness
26. Hermetic Seals
27. The Rose and the Cross

Section 8: Philosophy of Observation

28. Becoming the Observer
29. Self-awareness and Detachment
30. The Philosophy of Spiritual Growth

Section 9: Final Integration

32. Bridging Spirit and Matter
33. Suggestions for Practice
34. Pending Conclusion
35. References
36. Disclaimer
37. About the Author: J. Pierpoint
38. Author’s Note