A Century Beyond the Veil

Honoring Rudolf Steiner and the Metaphysics of Becoming

March 30th, 2025

Today marks exactly one hundred years since Rudolf Steiner crossed the threshold, departing from our physical world but leaving an expansive spiritual architecture that resonates deeply through time. It's fitting that today, on the centennial anniversary of his passing, I share this reflection—because, in truth, everything I write is an ongoing dialogue with the unseen, a conversation Steiner himself mastered and passionately advocated.

For those unfamiliar with Rudolf Steiner, he was more than just a philosopher; he was a visionary explorer of invisible worlds, a scientist of spiritual realities, and the founder of Anthroposophy—a profound worldview recognizing the spiritual as tangible, vital, and inseparable from the human journey.

Steiner's contributions were groundbreaking and manifold: he founded Waldorf education, which cultivated creativity, emotional intelligence, and spiritual insight in children through imaginative storytelling, symbolism, and artistic expression; biodynamic agriculture, a holistic farming method deeply attuned to cosmic rhythms, healing the earth while nourishing communities; anthroposophical medicine, integrating spiritual wisdom with physical healing; and eurythmy, an expressive art form that harmonizes body, soul, and spirit.

I was fortunate to grow up immersed in Steiner's legacy. I was educated within a Waldorf school where the soul’s journey was acknowledged and embraced, woven seamlessly into every lesson, story, and gesture. Steiner’s spiritual science courageously peered behind the veil, guiding us to understand that human existence is part of a greater cosmic story, where destiny is not imposed upon us but something remembered from within our souls.

Steiner’s influence resonates deeply in the metaphysical narratives I craft today, whether exploring a soul’s journey between two gates, uncovering forgotten memories of Lemuria, or imagining alternate timelines in which the Pope finds himself in a world untouched by Christianity.

He instilled a fundamental truth: the cosmos is not distant and external, but an intimate part of our inner worlds. The soul is not merely a traveler but the very cartographer of its destiny.

Steiner also provided invaluable guidance on remaining connected to those who have crossed before us, affirming,

"The dead are always with us, and they speak to us inwardly when we attune ourselves in stillness and gratitude."

Honoring Steiner today means more than commemorating his passing—actively cultivating a vibrant, living connection with the spiritual beings who continually guide and inspire our earthly journeys.

What does it truly mean to honor a teacher as profound as Steiner in our modern, materialistic world? It is not simply erecting statues or holding formal ceremonies. Instead, it involves the courageous pursuit of spiritual thought and understanding in an age heavily reliant on materialistic explanations. It means engaging in storytelling brave enough to traverse between this earthly realm and the spiritual worlds beyond.

Steiner often reminded us that we are not human beings merely having spiritual experiences, but fundamentally spiritual beings navigating a human journey.

On this sacred centennial, I pause to express profound gratitude for the essential questions Steiner encouraged us to ask, the imaginative faculties he ignited within us, and the boundless unseen worlds he invited us to explore courageously. I carry his teachings not as rigid doctrines but as luminous lanterns illuminating my path. Through this humble reflection, I hope his profound insights continue to provide clarity and warmth to others on their spiritual journey.