inner/Outer Light Science: The Official Study Program of the NEW FRIENDS Of The TRUE COURSE.

UNIT ONE: Introduction to the True Course

At this point of your journey upon the True Course, you can being to take stock of how far you've already come. Think back to the railroad journey discussed in Part 2. You are the engineer of this psychic railway, and by now you can devote your energy more fully to the endless track before you. You've already mapped out the depth and direction of the rails—now the train knows its course. But this is not the time to sit back and relax! Just as the railroad engineer must be ever-vigilant in the combustion room, you must remain aware of the brilliant flame of the Outer Light. If the transportation scientist is not wary, a fire could jeopardize the train journey, and the same is true for your voyage along the Course! Perception and feeling are not hobbies to be pursued in your free time, or after a hard day of work or school. The scientific concepts we've introduced can and must be integrated into all aspects of your life and livelihood in order to advance along the True Course!

Now you are probably thinking to yourself: Yes of course I see the value of the inner/Outer Light Science! The New Friends have conclusively proven through empirical demonstrations and logical formulas that these scientific concepts are valid for whatever life throws at me! But how will I know which concept is appropriate for a particular life event? What if I mis-apply this method and find myself taken off the course?

Unfortunately, these serious concerns are well-founded. Although our official study program is the only proven method for advancement upon the Course, the misapplication of key concepts can quickly lead an undisciplined student into dangerous territory. Do you recall the fraudsters who claimed to “feel” the inner Light discussed in Part 3? They were once students of the True Course just like you! However, their malpractice has taken them irrevocably far from the True-th of the Outer Light. And they must be shunned! Do not follow in the footsteps of Charlatans! It is vitally important to review the essential scientific concepts so that you may refract the Outer Light onto others. Every student should strive to bring in new learners to follow them upon the course.

Let's now review the key scientific concepts and consider how they may be applied in everyday life. As we all know, the world is structured by a series of fundamental oppositions: Inner is the opposite of Outer. Darkness is the opposite of Light. Children are the opposite of the Elderly. Food is the opposite of Drink. Flight is the opposite of Swimming, etc. As a guide to life and the world, the inner/Outer Light Science is governed by such oppositional pairs. Review the below cheat sheet as a guide to correctly employing our simple concepts in any situation you may encounter.

It is imperative as a student of the True Course that you memorize these pairs and/or copy them into a notebook for easy reference. These essential concepts are the skeleton that make up the spine of the atlas that will guide you forward on your journey!

**Review and Refraction for Part 4**

(Spend 5-10 per prompt)

1. With your study group, take turns explaining the meaning of each oppositional pair. Which pair is most relevant to your life today?
2. Begin keeping a journal where you keep track of every instance of an oppositional pair that you notice in your everyday life. Schedule a weekly meeting to discuss your entries with an instructor.
3. Write and send a letter to a former colleague or classmate describing your journey on the Course so far. Did your letter mention perception and feeling? What about cognition and rationalization? Why or why not?