The Astral World—Higher Occult Powers by Joel Tiffany

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The Astral World—Higher Occult Powers by Joel Tiffany is a philosophical exploration of Spiritualism and the nature of higher occult powers, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into concepts such as clairvoyance, mediumship, and spirit healing, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena within the framework of spiritual progression. It also critiques traditional views on spirituality, aiming to align them closer to contemporary understanding. The opening section introduces the reader to Tiffany’s exploration of truth and the foundations of spiritual inquiry. He emphasizes the necessity of establishing one’s own consciousness as the starting point for discerning truth. Tiffany sets up a series of contrasts between different spheres of human experience—self-love, relational love, and divine love—arguing that many of humanity’s struggles stem from confusion at these various levels. Through this introduction, he invites the audience to engage thoughtfully with the following discussions on the nature of existence and the spirit world, asserting that spiritual understanding is intrinsically linked to self-awareness and personal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)