Recorded Lectures by Flower A. Newhouse

A Lesson in Symbolism (001a2 Sunday 8/9/1953)

Throughout the mists of time great teachers spoke of mysteries in the language of symbols so that these truths would be obvious only to the advanced who would understand them. Flower A. Newhouse shares the inner meaning of a variety of symbols from mystics, religions, nature, and dreams. Excerpts...

The Triumph of a Tree (008-1 Sunday 8/15/1954)

The Choice of Bigness or Littleness in Human Nature (027-2 Sunday 5/29/1955)

Lessons to Be Learned from: A Storm Morning Sunset (029-2 Sunday 9/11/1955)

Nature offers men very striking analogies which have clear reference to the spiritual life if we will receive them in that way. Many of the events that transpire in nature can be related to our own experiences. We are the richer if we see in nature symbolism which is indeed enriching to our own descriptions. Excerpts...

Insights into the Nature of Obsession (036-2 Sunday 1/22/1956)

Flower describes the darkness of obsessive emotions and characteristics and what we can do to avoid them and bring God Light into our lives. Excerpts...

Increasing Our Appreciation of God in Nature Retreat (3 of 3): Consciousness Side of the Mysteries of Nature (051-1 Sunday 6/24/1956)

When in nature we must practice unification, adoration and wonder. Quotes and experiences in nature from mystics and naturalists. Sufi teaching regarding various stages of consciousness. Days have cyclic changes just as the year has seasons. Excerpts...

Open the Heart to Nature (070-1 Sunday 7/7/1957)

Most of the greatest things in life are silent, and they will meet us and enrich us in silence. The stars are silent, the growing flowers and trees are silent, and gravitation. The inspiration of thoughts comes silently too. As we approach God, we want to meet Him in such silence that we silence all of ourselves and we listen to the reverberations and the rejoicings that are broadcast from His kingdom. Excerpts...

Spiritual Qualities Maytime Represents (100-1 Sunday 5/4/1958)

A discussion of the Vernal festival, celebrating springtime from a spiritual aspect, the benefits of being in nature. The difference of the powers present and felt in spring compared to those in winter and at Christmas. Spring as a time of renewal. Benefits of the sun in springtime. Excerpts...

The Purpose of the Creatures (100-2 Sunday 5/18/1958)

Assistance and instruction from the Higher Ones is given to us when we likewise help, train, and love the creatures. Spiritually we are not superior to the creatures, unless the intellect has awakened and expanded within us and brought through the conscious spiritual nature. Excerpts...

Nature's Portals of Instruction (088-1 Sunday 6/8/1958)

It is nature, which is the great healer and the restorer, the transformer and the instructor. Flower describes the importance of sensing spiritually when we are in the out of doors and the transformation that can take place when we do. She shares experiences of spiritually awakened naturalists who have practiced this and how we should follow their example. When at last we begin to understand this great world of nature, we will understand that nature is our greatest investment. Excerpts...

Aligning All of Our Vehicles with Healing Currents (109-2 Sunday 4/26/1959)

Speaking of the interconnection between mind, body and emotions and the need for inner wholeness and oneness with the Divine Indwelling, Rev. Newhouse uses the example of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde as a man with a divided nature. She tells of Bishop Stephen Neil of England who helped people suffering from nervous problems to learn to identify the dividedness of their nature and to work to unify it. She presents the work of Psychiatrist Dr. Abraham Lowe who held recovery meetings for mental patients to teach them to recover from their illness by learning to use their muscles to train their brains to resume rightful management of the body. The power, oneness and maturity of the Lord Christ is given as the greatest example of wholeness the world has ever known. Excerpts...

Nature's Eternal Refreshment (111-1 Sunday 6/7/1959)

The great outdoors offers inward peace and benediction to all who will go out of their homes into their great expansiveness, for here God truly is to be felt more closely, more intimately, more gloriously, more shiningly than in almost any other sphere where we will find Him. Great naturalists introduce us to a new consciousness and a new dimension. Flower shares several examples of naturalists inspirational writings, as well as true experiences of animal lovers who have taken wildlings into their homes. Excerpts...

Springtime's Festival (128-2 Sunday 4/24/1960)

A new season begins the week after Easter. There is a distinct change is what we are receiving spiritually. We receive from the powers of nature. Nature is an enlightener that can be approached in our gardens or in the wilderness. To learn from nature, we must concentrate on the message of each place. Living in the city can desensitize us, but in the wilderness, we are spiritually reinvested. Trees should be a special love of the spiritual Christian. Nature has lessons for all of us, deep strong, true, creative, ever changing. Excerpts...

Christ's Contribution to the Preciousness of Life (143-1 Sunday 12/25/1960)

When you step into the Christ current, you are made whole. Christmas is an achievement of history for which our Lord is responsible. When we approach it half-heartedly, when we don't give it our total selves, we not only fail him, but we fail all the yearnings of our superphysical and our subliminal nature. The Christ is a living reality and he is very much in action behind the scenes of our living. He is so occupied with his great work of being hierarch of all religions. He has given us a spiritual morality by which we live. He loves us each one so greatly, and His love is universal. It applies to those who are not Christian, just as much as those who are. Excerpts...

The Conquest of Small Temptations (145-1 Sunday 1/29/1961)

Temptation arises from the darkness. There is a side of life still unevolved, still primevally dark, and it is this side, which belongs to also the animalistic side of man, and has a linkage or correspondence with the carnal nature of every person, that it is forever endeavoring to pull man down, and resists all advances in consciousness, in behavior, in expression, all movements and endeavors that are upward lifting. This same type of darkness within us is that expression that makes us feel that things are a little bit too hard, that we have earned a rest, that we don't need to make sufficient effort. Excerpts...

Discovering Spiritual Values through Nature (160-1 Sunday 8/13/1961)

Nature possess' a school of wisdom all its own and we may enter this hall of instruction if we know the precious keys for every classroom. The key to the in earnest spiritual student are those of appreciation, attention, awareness and communion. Nature is willing to give us more that the outer or superficial aspect of herself if we are able to lose ourselves in love of God in her great cathedral. The more therefore, we learn to love the outdoors and everything that is within it that is wholesome, the more sensitized we should become and the more intuitionally conscious of Divine Presence right there confronting us. Excerpts...

Christ's Life Drama and its Relationship to our Growth (167-1 Sunday 12/17/1961)

Flower discusses the life of Jesus, who born on earth in order to lead us into those great archetypal developments for which we have been prepared. Shares insights from Carl Jung with discussion of archetypes. To Carl Jung, God was not knowable. He was experienced as a reality through the intuitional nature. They always changed names of disciples to something finer and better than their personality or historical names. Jesus came a Master, He left a Lord. The last of His Lordship degree was being able to come back after death to prove that there was another side to life. Excerpts...

Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (182-2 Sunday 4/15/1962)

Describes the events of Palm Sunday. Describes the purpose and need for many versions of Christianity, and that these are beneficial. Periodically the disciples reincarnate to rekindle the flames of Christianity. It isn't any book, any theology, any creed–it's the Living Christ, whom we worship. Early Christians knew the truth that men go on and finish their evolution and become perfected. For five minutes every day, we should meditate on what Christ means to us. Four ways the Christ influences the earth: regenerating nature, enlightening men, giving dynamic spiritual principles, and opening the gates to the inner kingdom. Excerpts...

The Earth Is the Lord's and the Fullness Thereof (185-2 Sunday 5/6/1962)

Maytime brings in the Vernal Festival we are in. The intelligences of nature shine out their rays of beneficence and give to the earth their wonderful rituals, their great festivals, and their initiations. And all who are awake and all who are in some way sensitive are conscious of the fact that Maytime is not only a season of loveliness, it is a period in the calendar of the earth when the earth initiates itself into more conscious everlastingness. Excerpts...

The Spiritual Side of Loving Animals (188-2 Sunday 6/3/1962)

Reading books on nature and the animal kingdom is important. There are angels who watch over the animal kingdom. Examples given from books, Born Free, Living Free and Ring of Bright Water. The story of Elsa the lion was shared, as well as Gavin Maxwell's otters. Bird stories were shared from Audubon Magazine and Jill Baker's experiences with dolphins. It's important to have pets and it speeds up their evolution. Excerpts...

Instructions from Nature (222-2 Sunday 5/5/1963)

The wise Christian enters Nature in order to go into its mystery school, for it is the greatest school that is known; and it has a classroom wherever we are; and every kingdom has a department within that vast university. Excerpts...

God Within and God Unfolded (234-1 Sunday 10/20/1963)

Man is beginning to recognize that they are more than body and a spirit. We are a septenary or seven-fold being, and that because we are seven-fold, we have much to do in overcoming as well as raising and enhancing of these powers that belong to our inner nature. Describes the attributes of our lower quadrate (physical, etheric, astral, mental bodies) and higher triad (soul, adonai, monad), as well as the symbols, characteristics and terminology of our higher bodies. Descriptions of initiates and masters. Compares God inherent and potential with actualized and unfolded. Excerpts...

The Wisdom of Nature's Creatures (246-1 Sunday 4/12/1964)

Plausible Explanations Regarding Certain Enigmas (274-1 Sunday 3/21/1965)

Much of the material for this talk was taken from Frank Edwards book, Strange World. In regard to strange and scientifically unexplained earthly events, Flower shares possible spiritual explanations for these occurrences. From nature mysteries to 'boy wonders' she tells story after story of strange phenomena that have baffled mankind over the years. Let us appreciate it when it happens, but let it always remind us that the Creator who made us and this world and this cosmos is greater than any of His laws. And at any time He wishes He can supersede them, which He sometimes does to our amazement. Excerpts...

Initiations: Past and Present (284-1 Sunday 7/18/1965)

Each life we recapitulate what we have overcome in the past. Initiation begins with tests and ends with transformation. Our relationship with God must come first, families are secondary. Quotes from book The New Priesthood by Ralph Lapp and Alfred North Whitehead. Discussion of importance of developing ESP for right use. The Piscean message is to come to self-understanding. Symbolism of the fish explained. Our shadow nature is the residue of the unconquered things of the past that we sometimes project onto others. Discussion of anima and animus. Analysis of a dream of one of Jung's patients concerning the animus. Excerpts...

How to Receive Richly from Nature (284-2 Sunday 8/1/1965)

Flower emphasizes the importance of tuning in to the Divinity in nature when we are in the out of doors. We must want very much to find God in His garment of nature. And if we keep our attention observant and alert, attuned, and grateful to His Presence, we will begin, even through our five senses, to be conscious of things we never realized before. She tells us that mountains are spiritual centers and that we should yearn to love mountains, if we do not already do so. Flower describes that when flowers and trees are watered and cared for lovingly by us they respond like pets. Excerpts...

Of What Does an Ideal Awareness in Nature Consist? (308-2 Sunday 6/26/1966)

The more an individual loves nature the better is it revealed that he is advancing. The more mature the soul the deeper will be his love for the out-of-doors and for the creatures. God has placed within man an awareness, sometimes it is only intuitional but that is enough, of another kingdom; a kingdom that serves the trees, the grasses, the winds, the storm and all the loveliness of nature. And the same intuition tells us that we can receive much from this other side of life if we are open to its inner perspective. Excerpts...

The Light That Fills the Hearts of Men (320-1 Sunday 12/25/1966)

Through Christ we receive the impulse of the Christing of our own nature. When the Lord Jesus became the Lord Emmanuel at His ascension, He became the director of the Christ Spirit and charged it with his own Beinghood. We have a twofold responsibility: firstly, to remember our Lord Christ and what he represents; secondly, we owe our Lord the increase of the Christ spirit, day by day, by making the commonplace uncommon. The meaning of Christmas is so deep because it unites the physical and eternal world, and it relates us to that part of us which has always belonged to God and will forever. When the Christ looks at you, he makes you feel as though he sees the God indwelling that you are becoming. He makes you know that he sees what you can be. Excerpts...

The Spiritual Meaning of Springtime (327-1 Sunday 4/16/1967)

Flower describes the great spiritual Vernal festival and the characteristics of the nature beings active at this time of year. On May first, she says, 'the great devas stand at full attention, raying out and relaying through to the beings who are younger than they, the glorious baptisms that come from the Planetary Logos. Wherever beings are serving nature, they will on this particular day feel a great call to go to the temple nearest them. The devas then come to the realization as to what is their purpose and what they may do further to help in the work of the Creator through the earth.' She further instructs us how to prepare for deeper awareness of the great intelligences ever present in nature. Excerpts...

The Glorious Necessity of Balance (329-2 Sunday 5/21/1967)

In this insightful talk, we are given ideals to strive toward that will help us achieve balance in our lives. This is not only important for our physical existence here on earth, but as Flower explains, 'The great Masters, those who are perfected men and women, will accept no pupil who is not balanced, and this is because an individual who is balanced has control on every level in which he is interested. For that reason, then, we need interest and achievement on every level of our seven-fold nature, so that we may be able to be at peace and at home on the different planes of consciousness as we precipitate in this wonderful mystery of balance.' Excerpts...

The Inner Side of Nature (331-1 Sunday 6/18/1967)

This revealing talk on the inner side of nature opens up another dimension for us to be aware of until our own inner sight is developed to show us such wonders. Flower shares how to prepare both inwardly and outwardly before going out into nature to benefit the most from it. She suggests studying certain naturalists, writers, and poets to aid in this preparation. She then takes the listener on a mountain trail and describes all that she sees and experiences with her higher faculties. Flower says, 'Nature ennobles us if we allow it. Teaches us of a far higher integrity and a morality that can be shown us on earth. In being lifted we are also calmed and we are also given an awareness of significances, and then gradually we become true to them and we live for them and they fill us and ensoul us.' Excerpts...

Living with the Realization of the Angels (339-1 Sunday 10/1/1967)

Flower shares that mention of the Angels was eliminated in 4th Nicene Council because of fear of rivaling the Christ. Books of Apocrypha mention Angels and Archangels. There are Angels for each of the Seven Rays. There are feminine and masculine Angels. There are many orders of Angels always near and they can do things for us that others can't do. Descriptions given of Angels and their activities. Description of hearing Angels of Song at Mt. Rainier. Description given for Angels and devas in Nature Line. Description of power center at Lake Patzcuaro, the wheel beings and colors present. Excerpts...

In Nature's Glories Are Great Lessons (368-1 Sunday 8/4/1968)

This talk inspires one to go out into nature with a whole new outlook and receptivity than one has previously experienced. Flower shares with us how we can benefit from the great blessings nature has to offer us not only on a physical level through our five senses, but how we can be touched and blessed on a superphysical level as well. She says, that the more casual you are in nature, the more dormant your inner faculties are. But as it is true with everything, the more appreciative you are, and that is one of the things you have to do in approaching the Spirit of Grace, if you sound appreciation through all of your five senses, plus your sixth and seventh senses, you will not only give something to the Divine around you, to God in nature, but you will receive something from the Divine itself. Excerpts...

Nature As Healer and Enlightener (394-2 Sunday 6/22/1969)

There are many paths by which we meet God, and upon which He speaks to us. Among them are the way of reverence through religion, the way of music, the way of color, the way of beauty, and the way of nature. We believe that for the most part the initiations of nature, or the ways of nature, are the least tried by most Christians. This is because they are so immersed in details, they are so lost in the abstractions of their routine living, that they do not disengage themselves sufficiently to behold with wonder the voice of God speaking through His firmament. Excerpts...

The Inner Values of Summer (422-2 Sunday 6/21/1970)

The summer solstice ushers in a time when we should attune ourselves more fully to nature, to learn from nature. Flower recounts the experiences in nature of many nature mystics and naturalists. She explains how we can benefit by being in nature during the summer months. Excerpts...

The Mystery of the Elements (460-1 Sunday 5/2/1971)

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Walking in Beauty (466-1 Sunday 6/27/1971)

This talk awakens us to the beauty that is all around us, not only God's artwork in nature, but in the fine arts as well as our everyday living. Flower stresses the importance of creating beauty in our homes and in our daily surroundings through our choice of artwork, jewelry and decorations. She encourages us to listen to uplifting music and visit museums of fine art. She shares what she sees clairvoyantly when gazing upon a painting that is done well. She advises us to become that type of Christian that walks with awe in the imminence of God's presence in nature, who listens with inner feeling to monumental works of harmonious sound. Appreciate tremendous beauty and receive from it the charging that is there for you. See every hour as a new canvas upon which you may make your impressions, your impressions of raising the hour into the level of harmonious significance, or into the expression of the beauty of holiness. Excerpts...

The Enchantment of April (498-2 Sunday 4/9/1972)

May's Lovely Differences (500-2 Sunday 5/7/1972)

Flower A. Newhouse stresses the importance of the month of May as a time for deep appreciation and reverence for the beauty God has created in nature. She speaks of the physical beauty at this time of year and explores how animals see color. She describes the inner aspects of May and what occurs on the superphysical plane as nature intelligences return to the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere as other nature servers flock to the southern hemisphere. She describes the inner temples that dwell on mountain peaks and tells us that May is most like the atmosphere, climate, and the beauty of the inner worlds. She also shares traits of the two astrological signs of this month–Taurus and Gemini, as well as famous persons under these signs, and shares her own experience as a Taurian. Excerpts...

The Awesomeness of December (519-1 Sunday 12/3/1972)

This lesson focuses on the spiritual importance of December. Flower shares her insights on the sun sign of Sagittarius. She mentions several well-known individuals who are under this sign. She then shares the superphysical aspects of the coming of winter. She describes in vivid detail the changes that take place on the inner as the seasons advance from fall into winter, particularly with the colors in the atmosphere. She then quotes her favorite mystic naturalists regarding their insights on this time of year. Followed by 13 minute question and answer session. Excerpts...

The Mysterious Aspects of Earth Air Fire and Water--How We May Use Them Effectively (543-2 Sunday 11/25/1973)

The Religion of a Naturalist (582-1 Sunday 6/1/1975)

The Influence of the Elements: Earth Air Fire and Water (608-2 Sunday 6/13/1976)

The Angels Bless All Kingdoms (616-2 Sunday 9/26/1976)

Maytime's Inner Mysteries (657-2 Sunday 5/7/1978)

The Lessons the Arts and Nature Reveal (660-2 Sunday 6/25/1978)

Flower dedicates this retreat to the Spirit of beauty. She states that those who are appreciators of beauty as it courses through both the arts and nature, should begin with ourselves, and not only during this season but every day, to see that we embody something of the Spirit of Beauty.� She then tells of and later shows several examples from her own home. Excerpts...

The Values of Nature in Man's Growth (685-2 Sunday 6/24/1979)

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Christian Mysticism and What it Is (694-1 Sunday 10/21/1979)

An overview of the history, meaning and language of Christian Mysticism, what it is and is not, the desires, beliefs, practices and nature of mystics, examples of the writings and personal experiences of mystics and a brief discussion of other forms of mysticism. Excerpts...

Maytime the Jewel of Nature: Archetype of Nature's Mission (708-1 Sunday 5/4/1980)

The Adventure of Truth (925-2 Sunday 9/11/1988)

This talk encourages us to live our lives always centered in truth and striving to better ourselves. Flower encourages us not to be satisfied with one level of truth at any time in our life. Keep on moving upward. She gives examples of ways in which we can apply ourselves in our daily lives, in relationships, in our chores, with our pets, and out in nature. Excerpts...