The Art of Conscious Living: Part 3 - The Inner Triads of Consciousness

The Art of Conscious Living: Part 3 - The Inner Triads of Consciousness

Awakening comprises both science and art. Brought to the West by George Gurdjieff and codified by Peter Ouspensky, The Fourth Way spiritual system is an ancient science of conscious evolution. It encompasses a personal journey from our habitual mechanical nature to the awakened state of higher centers.

Throughout history, this science was often expressed through art and its various forms including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, poetry, prose, and dance.

In Part 3 of the series, we will seek to 'know ourselves' as composite 'three -brained-beings', that is, that we consist of three basic parts: body, emotions, and mind.

We will explore, through symbolism in art, the idea that these three parts stand in specific relationship to one another in our three general conditions : sleep, effort and presence.

We will discover the role of the heart a…