Experiences from the Threshold and Beyond

Are Thoresen is a Norwegian holistic vet who has used the framework ideas of Rudolf Steiner to interpret his many subtle experiences of thresholds and entities in the spiritual world. He laments our cultural spiritual hyposensitivity as we have become submerged in materialistic concerns to the extent of denying the very existence of other dimensions, which he sees as a sure sign of inevitable disintegration. He gives clear definitions of Steiner's various terms, including the elements of the human being culminating in the I aligned in service and love with Christ consciousness so as to handle the adversarial energies of Lucifer and Ahriman. We need to learn how to use imagination, inspiration and intuition as well as developing our spiritual senses, as Steiner recommended, in order to navigate safely in these other realms. In this context, the author warns against indiscriminate use of psychedelics that open up these worlds without the experiencer being adequately prepared to handle them. He tells his detailed story chronologically, explaining key concepts along the way in a technical manner - this is not for the fainthearted. There is then a section on spiritual training, also involving the development of the 12 spiritual senses, and the further reflection on the significance of the hexagon. Overall, this book is most valuable and accessible as a spiritual manual for those already familiar with Steiner's terminology.