The Building 4th Podcast
Welcome to the Building 4th Podcast where we explore the Perennial Philosophy from various lenses including the psychological, theological, spiritual, conventional, and esoteric. Our points of emphasis include the Hebrew and Christian scriptures (including the non-canonical Christian texts), the Law of One material, the Enneagram, Process thought (ie Whitehead’s Philosophy of Organism) integral theory, and developmental psychology.
Episodes
Tuesday May 28, 2024
A Dialog about the Energy Centers: A law of one material exploration
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Building 4th community member, Demarcus, leads an enlightening episode discussion we delve into the fascinating world of energy centers, or chakras, and explore how they influence our daily lives.
We start with an overview of the seven energy centers, discussing their electromagnetic and metaphysical characteristics. Learn about how intelligent energy flows through our bodies from both the Earth and the Universe, and how each chakra vibrates with unique expressions.
We then break down each chakra individually, from the foundational red ray associated with survival and security, to the powerful indigo ray linked to intelligent infinity and magical workings. Discover the common blockages and how they manifest in our physical and emotional well-being.
The episode also covers practical techniques for balancing these energy centers, including meditation and the use of antithesis to harmonize conflicting energies. By the end, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to maintain a balanced and healthy energy system.
This session is not just a presentation but also an engaging discussion, with participants sharing personal experiences and asking insightful questions. Whether you're new to the concept of chakras or looking to deepen your knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for everyone.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
The SH!PS Approach: a psychospiritual framework
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Entering the worldview of another is necessary for entering into solidarity, cultivating hope, trusting the process of development, and encouraging acts of service. The SH!P Approach to caregiving provides a simple, albeit not always easy, framework to help facilitate loving and effective accompaniment. Clinical social worker, Doug Scott, LCSW, synthesizes decades of spiritual seeking, pastoral praxis, counseling techniques, graduate education in theology, careful engagement with the Law of One material, and many hundreds of clients into a framework that can help inform loving service. Note: the SH!P Approach is for suggestions only, and is not a clinically researched protocol.
images can be found here:
www.dougscottcounseling.com
www.buildingfourthcenter.org
https://brianmclaren.net/
www.cac.org
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Understanding the Unmanifested Self (Law of One)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Doug leads a discussion about the Law of One material's concept of the "unmanifested self."
Here are images and the text: https://cosmicchrist.net/2024/04/30/audio-included-the-unmanifested-self-a-law-of-one-reflection/
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Doug Scott, LCSW, and Rudee Sade have a needed and provocative conversation regarding the disclosure movement (of UFO's, dark ops) and the reality of socio-economic inequality. Rudee Sade offers helpful links below.
Teachers and speakers doing great work:
www.twitter.com/kikplenty
UFOlogy from the Black perspective
https://youtu.be/akOe5-UsQ2o?si=DASk8Plt6GrFZadg
Creator of Intersectional Theory
Topics and historical events referenced:
Cointel Pro
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/COINTELPRO
Tuskeegee Experiment
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Syphilis_Study
The intentional construction of the Christian Right:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koch_network
Great book to learn more: Democracy in Chains
Redlining
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redlining
Great book to learn more: The Color of Law
Kyriarchy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyriarchy#
And, finally, for lawlz. Because lawlz are good for the soul
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvLSw6ws0Kw/
Here is an informative summary, albeit overly enthusiastic, created by AI:
Immerse yourself in groundbreaking discussions with this impressive podcast episode, where we courageously tackle bellicosity – societal enmity that fosters division, wars and numerous challenges. Our distinguished guest, Rudee Sade, paints a vivid picture of his life experiences, melding faith, love and societal norms, to provide an insightful perspective on the societal issues at hand.
We delve into the concept of ‘kyriarchy,’ exploring the systems that govern our society and the impacts they make on our lives. Highlighting the importance of resources in present-day conversations and the steps necessary for a holistic transformation, this episode is an eye-opener into the realities of social stratification.
Holding a magnifying glass to deep-rooted societal norms and injustices against marginalized groups, we dig deeper into the roots of societal hostility. Shining a spotlight on the overlooked side of privilege and the complexities of structural bias, we aim to bridge the gap between the privileged and the marginalized, fostering unity and harmony.
Identity, social justice, and love form the crux of this engaging discussion, further exploring the nuances of systemic adversity. With comprehensive discussion on broader societal structures and a critical evaluation of our collective psyche, we aim to break down walls of discrimination and build bridges of understanding.
Join us on this enlightening journey that embarks on thought-provoking discussions, sheds light on in-depth societal analyses, and prompts significant conversations about justice, truth, and ultimately, healing. Listen in to this enlightening episode, where we juxtapose privilege with adversity, surfacing the raw and intricate narratives of bellicosity and society’s most pressing challenges.
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Exploring UFOs, Disclosure Phenomena, and the Law of One
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
In this enriching exploration of the perplexing world of UFOs, disclosure phenomena, and the Law of One, Doug Scott and Austin Bridges delve into how these complex layers of existence intersect and influence each other. Our conversation revisits earlier perspectives and discusses crucial recent developments, notably the emergence of insider whistleblower David Grush, a former Air Force intelligence officer responsible for investigating UAPs and the groundbreaking proposals in the field of UFO disclosure.
The discussion further explores the understanding of UFO phenomena from the standpoint of social influencers, contentious debunkers, and distinguished academicians, examining the profound cultural and individual impacts. This episode takes you deep into the philosophies and spiritual perspectives surrounding the UFO phenomena, moving beyond the simplistic believers versus skeptics' viewpoint.
Engage in deep contemplation about the nature of consciousness and the dynamics of reality as we navigate through Jungian dream interpretation and philosophical discussions on symbolism. This episode broadens the perspective on the UFO phenomena, articulating how it embodies both elements of positive evolution and fear instilling influence, often leading to confusion.
Our exploration of the integration of the Law of One, metaphysics, and process theology sheds light on the understanding of polarity, the moral realm, and humanity's ascent into the fourth density. The episode also delves into academic discourses around UFOs, emphasizing the complexity inherent to such subjects and the importance of academia as the foundation for societal progression.
Conclude with a stimulating discussion about the balance of positivity and negativity in collective consciousness, examining humanity's alignment with the influx of information. This final contemplation agrees on a divine pull towards unity and wholeness and the influential role intellectuals play as bridge builders for future progress.Links:
Law of One Material: www.llresearch.org
Diana Walsh Pasulka - https://www.amazon.com/stores/D.W.-Pasulka/author/B07NL6KZN5
James Madden - https://www.jdmadden.com/
Jeffrey Kripal - https://jeffreyjkripal.com/
Jaques Vallee - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001K8JD8Q
Bernardo Kastrup - https://www.bernardokastrup.com/
Dr. Matt Segall and Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7I5j2cteFQ&t=5936s&pp=ygUcYmVybmFyZG8ga2FzdHJ1cCBtYXR0IHNlZ2FsbA%3D%3D
Process Thought:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMXfVR499qc&pp=ygUVYW5kcmV3IGRhdmlzLCBwaGQgZXhv
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Doug and Victor share their stories about how each them became interested in alien disclosure and were influenced by disclosure advocates such as Steven Greer, David Wilcock, Corey Goode, and others.
Trump, MAGA, postmodernity on the left and the right, and the problems of existential anxiety are discussed.
Both Doug and Victor found their way through those experiences in different ways. They discussed ways to engage in advocacy, including disclosure, from a different energy.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Conversation with Victor, a keen student of the Law of One
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Doug and Victor discuss the nature of third density, the Patton Phenomenon (where he increased in positive polarity while decreasing in harvestability), and more. We apologize for the poor sound quality coming in from Victor's phone. This was Doug's issue.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Building 4th Community was led by Demarcus and Victor who responded to our questions. This was a lively and fruitful discussion.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Discussion on the Law of One Material's Adept Cycle
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Matt and Doug have a brief discussion on the different rhythms that are shared in the law of one. https://www.bring4th.org/biorhythms/
When we are born, four cycles begin from a zero point and continue to oscillate with a maximum and minimum intensity until the end of the incarnation. The physical cycle is a period spanning 23 days; the emotional cycle spans 28 days; the intellectual cycle spans 33 days, and the Adept cycle spans 18 days. Be aware of days where any part of a cycle intersects the zero point (0%), and especially if two or more cycles do this simultaneously.
64.10 Questioner: [In a] previous session you mentioned the gateway of magic for the adept occurring in eighteen-day cycles. Could you expand on that information please?
Ra: I am Ra. The mind/body/spirit complex is born under a series of influences, both lunar, planetary, cosmic, and in some cases, karmic. The moment of the birthing into this illusion begins the cycles we have mentioned.The spiritual or adept’s cycle is an eighteen-day cycle and operates with the qualities of the sine wave. Thus there are a few excellent days on the positive side of the curve, that being the first nine days of the cycle — precisely the fourth, the fifth, and the sixth — when workings are most appropriately undertaken, given that the entity is still without total conscious control of its mind/body/spirit distortion/reality.The most interesting portion of this information, like that of each cycle, is the noting of the critical point wherein passing from the ninth to the tenth and from the eighteenth to the first days the adept will experience some difficulty especially when there is a transition occurring in another cycle at the same time. At the nadir of each cycle the adept will be at its least powerful but will not be open to difficulties in nearly the degree that it experiences at critical times.
Category: Miscellanea: Biorhythms
64.11 Questioner: Then to find the cycles we would take the instant of birth and the emerging of the infant from the mother into this density and start the cycle at that instant and continue it through the life. Is this correct?
Ra: I am Ra. This is mostly correct. It is not necessary to identify the instant of birthing. The diurnal cycle upon which this event occurs is satisfactory for all but the most fine workings.
Category: Miscellanea: Biorhythms
64.12 Questioner: Now, am I correct in assuming that whatever magic the adept would perform would be more successful or, shall we say, more to his design than that performed at less opportune times in the cycle?
Ra: I am Ra. This cycle is an helpful tool to the adept but as we said, as the adept becomes more balanced the workings designed will be dependent less and less upon these cycles of opportunity and more and more even in their efficacy.
To use this charting system, simply enter a birth date and a date in which you would like to see how the day is being influenced. Click the Calculate button to begin rendering the data. If you have any questions, comments, feature requests, or bug reports about this app, please send a private message to Bring4th_Steve.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Conversation about the Tree of Life and the Law of One Material Archetypes
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
This conversation took place between two seekers and friends. Doug and Luis are students of life and find the Law of One material to be very helpful.
Our Vision
Ra says, “The Original Desire is that all entities seek and become one” (20.27). The “oneing” arises across ever increasing complexity. Complexification is evolution, and evolution is gained “by the losing,” as Ra mentions in 93.24.
It is sometimes said that there are three boxes that lead to evolution: Order, Disorder, and Reorder. Individually and collectively, we have to a sense of ‘order’ so that we develop identity. Then, we have to go through ‘disorder’ so that the experience the expansion and transformation of our ‘order’ gave us. We arrive at ‘reorder,’ but not after considerable deconstruction. In a world whose sense-making worldviews and institutions are thoroughly in disorder, how can we hold the depth of meaning so that we live into new spaces of inner and collective freedom? Our podcast hopes to be a small voice in the desert (disorder) which attempts to integrate, not segregate; unite diversity, not demand uniformity; include the pieces of disorder so that we may transcend into reconstructing–reconciling–reordering–renewing–the ever ancient, and ever new.
Building 4th is the name of our small spiritual community that is centered around the cosmic law known as the Law of One.
What does “Building 4th” mean? [see below for further descriptions of each of these four points]
- Building the Fourth Density [1]
- Building the Fourth Energy Center [2]
- Building the Fourth Way [3]
- Building Forth On Our Spiritual Evolution [4]
Building 4th’s Fourth Way is to embrace an incarnational spirituality grounded in the immediacy of our life-situations.
- We seek to learn in order to serve: We affirm that whenever we study the Law of One or other spiritual material, whether on our own or as a group, this is for the purpose of crystallizing our spiritual principles and learning how to embody them.
- The mundane is sacred: We affirm that there is no separation between the ordinary world and divinity. For example, doing dishes is an act of the Creator knowing Itself and can be supremely sacred.
- Love is our metric: We affirm that any teaching or belief, whether conventional or esoteric, is valued by how well it helps us love and understand ourselves and others, including those others whom we perceive to be different or even antagonistic.
- The way down is the way up: We affirm that our ordinary lives are rich in opportunities to grow spiritually. We try to bring our full presence and open heart to each moment, even–and especially–the difficult ones. We are learning that there is no escaping the conditions that foster our personal growth and therefore our goal is to embrace each challenge wherever we discern that it is safe and appropriate to do so. And even in dangerous, unsafe situations, we want to hold the assurance that the creator’s love is with us and we are immortal spiritual beings. In short, the ascension process is not a journey up and out of this difficult third-density illusion, but rather a movement down and into it more.
- The importance of humility: Ra suggests that to become the creator, “[…]renders one the most humble servant of all, transparent in personality and able to know and accept others.” We trust that our understanding is ever evolving, thus we try to hold our own views and various identities with humility. We acknowledge that admitting we don’t know fully requires some level of vulnerability and this can be uncomfortable.
We are inspired by the perennial philosophy that undergirds most of the world’s major spiritual traditions. For us, one primary description of the perennial philosophy is the Law of One material.
We are also informed by the academic disciplines of psychology, sociology, and theology, as we endeavor to weave a healthy synthesis between the conventional and the cosmic, the exoteric and the esoteric, and micro and the macro [4].
We hope that you enter the adventure with us and that you’ll enjoy our podcast.