We actually experience pleasure and excitement when we cause suffering and pain, and spread destruction. It’s funny how much we do this, but not ha-ha funny.
The Pathwork Guide explores a powerful and often misunderstood topic: the nature of evil—not as something abstract or distant, but as active principles that operate both in the world and within us. The Guide identifies three core forces of evil: separation, materialism, and confusion. Together, they form a self-reinforcing system that distorts reality and pulls us away from truth.
Separation convinces us we are isolated—from God, from others, and even from ourselves—making it easier to justify harm and avoid responsibility. Materialism deepens this disconnection by reducing reality to what is visible and tangible, cutting us off from deeper spiritual awareness. Confusion, the most subtle force, distorts truth through half-truths and misinterpretations, making it difficult to discern what is real.
These forces are not just external—they resonate with aspects of our own Lower Self. Wherever we harbor distortion, fear, or avoidance, we become receptive to these influences. But the teaching is not about fear—it’s about awareness and choice.
By recognizing these patterns in ourselves, asking for truth, and aligning with our Higher Self, we weaken their grip. The path forward is grounded in honesty, discernment, and a willingness to face what is real.
Ultimately, the light of truth—anchored in Christ consciousness—dissolves confusion and restores connection, guiding us back to wholeness.
Jill Loree is the founder of Phoenesse and a longtime student of the Pathwork teachings. She has studied the Pathwork Guide’s material since 1997 and completed four years of training to become a certified Pathwork Helper.
When she first encountered the Pathwork teachings, she described the experience as “walking through the doorway of an AA fourth step and finding the whole library.”
Through Phoenesse, Jill writes and teaches about personal transformation using the spiritual psychology found in the Pathwork lectures.
Her books present these teachings in clear, accessible language to help readers apply them in everyday life. Her work focuses on helping people move from the struggles of duality toward the peace of inner unity.
Raised in northern Wisconsin, Jill began her professional career in technical sales and marketing before discovering that her true calling lay in spiritual teaching and writing.
She lives in New York with her husband, Scott Wisler, who now works with her in sharing these teachings around the world.
