What Does Gurdjieff Mean by Relaxation?

To illustrate one way of relaxing

What is meant by the term relaxation in Fourth Way work? Here is another word that we “think” we understand, but do we?  Typically, when stressed and tense, we think in terms of taking an external action to address the issue. Exercising, vegging out with a book or a movie, taking a yoga or meditation class. … Read more

Holding the Negative and the Positive

Depiction of Energy Accumulators

When J.G. Bennett said fifty years ago, “we will see the visible loss of trust in institutions” and that, “It will become evident a new social system will have to come.” He was talking then about the future that we are living now. He told us that the change that was needed, that was coming, … Read more

Memoir Excerpt

Author Roberta Chromey

Roberta Chromey attended the Second Basic Course at Sherborne House in England led by scientist and philosopher, J. G. Bennett, from September 1972 to August, 1973. She and her husband, Jack, have lived at or near the Claymont Society in Charles Town, West Virginia, since 1976. A life-long practitioner of the Fourth Way, Roberta has … Read more