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37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Oct 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Oct 1924, Dornach
To the Members of the Anthroposophical Society at the Goetheanum. My physical condition still does not permit me to exert myself in the least. It is therefore with the greatest regret that I cannot yet give any lectures in the near future. I will let you know when I will be able to lecture again. Kind regards to all Rudolf Steiner October 9, 1924 Goetheanum Dr. I. Wegman

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Oct 1924, Dornach

To the Members of the Anthroposophical Society at the Goetheanum.

My physical condition still does not permit me to exert myself in the least. It is therefore with the greatest regret that I cannot yet give any lectures in the near future. I will let you know when I will be able to lecture again.

Kind regards to all

Rudolf Steiner
October 9, 1924
Goetheanum
Dr. I. Wegman

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 11 Oct 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 11 Oct 1924, Dornach
To the members of the Anthroposophical Society It seems that all kinds of rumors are being spread from certain quarters in connection with the current failure of my physical strength. It would have been a pleasant feeling for me if, on this occasion, the spreading of rumors had not found a place in anthroposophical circles. But since that does not seem to be the case, I am unfortunately obliged to say a few words about the present failure of my physical strength. Recently there have been many courses in very rapid succession. Finally, here in Dornach, a series of parallel courses that have led to me giving more than 60 lectures in a relatively short time. I was able to do all this quite well, without fear of failing strength, although I have been obliged to watch the measure of my strength for a long time. Through Dr. Wegman's devoted collaboration, it was always possible to calculate the forces for the courses. However, when calculating the possible achievements, the demands that otherwise come from the members go beyond our strength. And such excessive demands could not be avoided, especially during the last September events. They finally overstrained my physical strength. I do not want to speak disparagingly about the demands in question. It is quite understandable that one or the other comes to me with his or her questions. But the bow has been stretched too far for once. But for now I ask the members to take it as a twist of fate that I am deprived of my beloved lecturing activity for some time; I ask you to agree with me that I am in the very best care with Dr. Wegman, who has a loyal helper in Dr. Noll, and to counter rumours that only create bad blood. To all the warmest thoughts Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 11 Oct 1924, Dornach

To the members of the Anthroposophical Society

It seems that all kinds of rumors are being spread from certain quarters in connection with the current failure of my physical strength. It would have been a pleasant feeling for me if, on this occasion, the spreading of rumors had not found a place in anthroposophical circles. But since that does not seem to be the case, I am unfortunately obliged to say a few words about the present failure of my physical strength. Recently there have been many courses in very rapid succession. Finally, here in Dornach, a series of parallel courses that have led to me giving more than 60 lectures in a relatively short time. I was able to do all this quite well, without fear of failing strength, although I have been obliged to watch the measure of my strength for a long time. Through Dr. Wegman's devoted collaboration, it was always possible to calculate the forces for the courses.

However, when calculating the possible achievements, the demands that otherwise come from the members go beyond our strength. And such excessive demands could not be avoided, especially during the last September events. They finally overstrained my physical strength. I do not want to speak disparagingly about the demands in question. It is quite understandable that one or the other comes to me with his or her questions. But the bow has been stretched too far for once.

But for now I ask the members to take it as a twist of fate that I am deprived of my beloved lecturing activity for some time; I ask you to agree with me that I am in the very best care with Dr. Wegman, who has a loyal helper in Dr. Noll, and to counter rumours that only create bad blood.

To all the warmest thoughts
Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Dec 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Dec 1924, Dornach
To our friends at the Goetheanum: Friends may wish to gather at the Goetheanum on Wednesday, December 10, in honor of Albert Steffen's 40th birthday. I will not be able to be present in person; but I will be fully present in spirit, for my heart appreciatively admires Steffen's life's work; and it is with warm spiritual joy that we may call him ours. The meeting is to take place Wednesday, 5 p.m., in the lecture hall of the Carpentry building.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 09 Dec 1924, Dornach

To our friends at the Goetheanum:

Friends may wish to gather at the Goetheanum on Wednesday, December 10, in honor of Albert Steffen's 40th birthday. I will not be able to be present in person; but I will be fully present in spirit, for my heart appreciatively admires Steffen's life's work; and it is with warm spiritual joy that we may call him ours. The meeting is to take place Wednesday, 5 p.m., in the lecture hall of the Carpentry building.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 15 Dec 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 15 Dec 1924, Dornach
Goetheanum School of Spiritual Science Section for Recitation and Musical Arts On Tuesday, December 16, at 8 p.m., there will be a recitation and musical performance. Gertrud [Gerlind] Zaiser and Edwin Froböse (participants in the speech formation courses) will perform recitations. Poems by Rennefeld will be recited. Musical performances will be given by: Stuten, Schuurman, Lewerenz, Metaxa. Since some of the pupils have made very good progress in the speech formation courses led by Mrs. Marie Steiner, it is desirable that they study here at the Goetheanum for as long as possible. In order to be able to offer them the means they need, a collection must be made at the presentations. For the Section for Speaking and Musical Arts: Marie Steiner Dr. I. Wegman Dr. Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 15 Dec 1924, Dornach

Goetheanum

School of Spiritual Science

Section for Recitation and Musical Arts

On Tuesday, December 16, at 8 p.m., there will be a recitation and musical performance. Gertrud [Gerlind] Zaiser and Edwin Froböse (participants in the speech formation courses) will perform recitations.

Poems by Rennefeld will be recited.

Musical performances will be given by: Stuten, Schuurman, Lewerenz, Metaxa.

Since some of the pupils have made very good progress in the speech formation courses led by Mrs. Marie Steiner, it is desirable that they study here at the Goetheanum for as long as possible. In order to be able to offer them the means they need, a collection must be made at the presentations.

For the Section for Speaking and Musical Arts:

Marie Steiner
Dr. I. Wegman
Dr. Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach
To our friends of Anthroposophy gathered at the Goetheanum A year has passed since our conference during the last Christmas season, when a new life was to be given to the Anthroposophical Society and a spiritual foundation stone was laid for it. This Christmas I cannot attend the gatherings of our friends, I cannot do anything in person to help with what has been organized. I was unable to assist Mrs. Marie Steiner in anything that needed to be prepared. My physical strength collapsed during the fall events. It would probably have held despite the many courses; but only if no other efforts had been made beyond those of holding the courses, which were well calculated for this strength. Now that efforts have come, in a perfectly understandable way, that went beyond those of holding courses, it was too much after all that was incumbent upon me during this past year. So now I am dependent on regaining physical strength with the help of the unparalleled, self-sacrificing care of my friend Dr. I. Wegman. (Dr. Noll is Dr. Wegman's loyal helper. All this must be accepted as fate (karma). It would be sentimental to say much about how painful it is for me to be physically separated from the places where we work at the Goetheanum. I would just like to hope that none of this will weaken our dear friends, but rather make them stronger and more effective. All I can do for these Christmas events is to send to the hall where I want to be with the friends spiritually, descriptions of the “Christ Mystery in the Context of World and Human Development” - which I developed following the messages about Michael's mission. Their lecture should awaken the consciousness that I want to participate as well as I can in this year's Christmas meetings. These messages about the mystery of Christ, which correspond to the Christmas festival mood, will also appear in the following numbers of the journal. Christmas greetings and thoughts for Dr. I. Wegman, who is deprived of her membership by me. With all my heart Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 24 Dec 1924, Dornach

To our friends of Anthroposophy gathered at the Goetheanum

A year has passed since our conference during the last Christmas season, when a new life was to be given to the Anthroposophical Society and a spiritual foundation stone was laid for it.

This Christmas I cannot attend the gatherings of our friends, I cannot do anything in person to help with what has been organized. I was unable to assist Mrs. Marie Steiner in anything that needed to be prepared.

My physical strength collapsed during the fall events. It would probably have held despite the many courses; but only if no other efforts had been made beyond those of holding the courses, which were well calculated for this strength. Now that efforts have come, in a perfectly understandable way, that went beyond those of holding courses, it was too much after all that was incumbent upon me during this past year.

So now I am dependent on regaining physical strength with the help of the unparalleled, self-sacrificing care of my friend Dr. I. Wegman. (Dr. Noll is Dr. Wegman's loyal helper.

All this must be accepted as fate (karma). It would be sentimental to say much about how painful it is for me to be physically separated from the places where we work at the Goetheanum. I would just like to hope that none of this will weaken our dear friends, but rather make them stronger and more effective.

All I can do for these Christmas events is to send to the hall where I want to be with the friends spiritually, descriptions of the “Christ Mystery in the Context of World and Human Development” - which I developed following the messages about Michael's mission. Their lecture should awaken the consciousness that I want to participate as well as I can in this year's Christmas meetings. These messages about the mystery of Christ, which correspond to the Christmas festival mood, will also appear in the following numbers of the journal.

Christmas greetings and thoughts for Dr. I. Wegman, who is deprived of her membership by me.

With all my heart
Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 28 Dec 1924, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 28 Dec 1924, Dornach
Lecture by Rudolf Steiner of further new expositions. Further celebrations with lectures by Rudolf Steiner of new expositions will take place, namely January 1, 1925 at 8 p.m.: a lecture that will bring new expositions on the history of heaven, mythological history and the history of the earth, etc. On January 2, 1925 at 8 p.m., there will not be a repetition, but a lecture on repeated lives of man on earth and in spirit. Kind regards Marie Steiner Rudolf Steiner Dr. I. Wegman.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 28 Dec 1924, Dornach

Lecture by Rudolf Steiner of further new expositions.

Further celebrations with lectures by Rudolf Steiner of new expositions will take place, namely

January 1, 1925 at 8 p.m.: a lecture that will bring new expositions on the history of heaven, mythological history and the history of the earth, etc.

On January 2, 1925 at 8 p.m., there will not be a repetition, but a lecture on repeated lives of man on earth and in spirit.

Kind regards
Marie Steiner
Rudolf Steiner
Dr. I. Wegman.

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 02 Jan 1925, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 02 Jan 1925, Dornach
My dear friends! You will gradually return home from your visit to the Goetheanum. This time I could only be united with you here in spirit. Nevertheless, I hope that in your hearts the forces kindled by the Christmas Conference a year ago have received a new impulse. Remembering this and fervently hoping for it, I send you my warmest greetings and most intense thoughts. Dr. I. Wegman, my friend and devoted nurse, does likewise. Most sincerely Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Letter from the Sickbed 02 Jan 1925, Dornach

My dear friends!

You will gradually return home from your visit to the Goetheanum.

This time I could only be united with you here in spirit. Nevertheless, I hope that in your hearts the forces kindled by the Christmas Conference a year ago have received a new impulse.

Remembering this and fervently hoping for it, I send you my warmest greetings and most intense thoughts. Dr. I. Wegman, my friend and devoted nurse, does likewise.

Most sincerely
Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach
To the members who are attending today's eurythmy performance! The poem Eleusis, which Hegel addressed to his friend Hölderlin, is associated with significant memories of the early days of anthroposophical work. Our joint work in the art of word creation began with this poem, which Marie von Sivers (Marie Steiner) recited in the first year of this work. As we are now at such an important point in relation to this art within the development of anthroposophy, I wanted to remind everyone of this fact and to express my regret that I still have to be physically absent. I wanted to send our members who are attending today's presentation our warmest thoughts. My warm greetings are joined by my dear friend Dr. Ita Wegman, who is being kept away from me. With all my heart Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach

To the members who are attending today's eurythmy performance!

The poem Eleusis, which Hegel addressed to his friend Hölderlin, is associated with significant memories of the early days of anthroposophical work. Our joint work in the art of word creation began with this poem, which Marie von Sivers (Marie Steiner) recited in the first year of this work. As we are now at such an important point in relation to this art within the development of anthroposophy, I wanted to remind everyone of this fact and to express my regret that I still have to be physically absent. I wanted to send our members who are attending today's presentation our warmest thoughts.

My warm greetings are joined by my dear friend Dr. Ita Wegman, who is being kept away from me.

With all my heart
Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach
Section for the Arts of Eurythmy, Speech, and Music On Tuesday evening, February 17, 1925, at 8 p.m., there will be a recital of older and newer poems. Choral poems will be spoken in a new way. The main content is formed by poems by Dr. Friedrich Doldinger. Reciters will be Edwin Froböse and Käthe Hacker and other participants in the Course for Creative Speech. Marie Steiner Dr. I. Wegman Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: Posted Notice 01 Feb 1925, Dornach

Section for the Arts of Eurythmy, Speech, and Music

On Tuesday evening, February 17, 1925, at 8 p.m., there will be a recital of older and newer poems. Choral poems will be spoken in a new way. The main content is formed by poems by Dr. Friedrich Doldinger. Reciters will be Edwin Froböse and Käthe Hacker and other participants in the Course for Creative Speech.

Marie Steiner
Dr. I. Wegman
Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: To the Teachers of the Stuttgart Waldorf School 15 Mar 1925, Dornach

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: To the Teachers of the Stuttgart Waldorf School 15 Mar 1925, Dornach
Dear teachers of the Free Waldorf School! It is a great hardship for me not to be able to be among you for so long. And now I have to place important decisions in your hands, in which I have naturally participated since the school was founded. It is a time of trial by fate. I am with you in spirit. I cannot do more now if I do not want to risk extending the time of physical hindrance to infinity. We are united in thought, since we have to be separated in space. — What we have already accomplished together now permeates the teaching staff. It circles through their own council, Since the council, which would so gladly come, does not have its wings free. So we want to strive all the more for community of spirit, as long as nothing else is possible. The Waldorf School is a child of the care, but above all, it is also a symbol of the fertility of anthroposophy within the spiritual life of humanity. If the teachers carry the consciousness of this fertility in their hearts, then the good spirits that prevail in this school will be able to take effect, and divine spiritual power will prevail in the teachers' actions. With this in mind, I would like to send you all my warmest thoughts and greetings. I am enclosing a short letter for the students, which I would ask you to read out in class. With warmest regards, Rudolf Steiner

37. Writings on the History of the Anthroposophical Movement and Society 1902–1925: To the Teachers of the Stuttgart Waldorf School 15 Mar 1925, Dornach

Dear teachers of the Free Waldorf School!

It is a great hardship for me not to be able to be among you for so long. And now I have to place important decisions in your hands, in which I have naturally participated since the school was founded. It is a time of trial by fate. I am with you in spirit. I cannot do more now if I do not want to risk extending the time of physical hindrance to infinity.

We are united in thought, since we have to be separated in space. — What we have already accomplished together now permeates the teaching staff. It circles through their own council, Since the council, which would so gladly come, does not have its wings free.

So we want to strive all the more for community of spirit, as long as nothing else is possible. The Waldorf School is a child of the care, but above all, it is also a symbol of the fertility of anthroposophy within the spiritual life of humanity.

If the teachers carry the consciousness of this fertility in their hearts, then the good spirits that prevail in this school will be able to take effect, and divine spiritual power will prevail in the teachers' actions.

With this in mind, I would like to send you all my warmest thoughts and greetings.

I am enclosing a short letter for the students, which I would ask you to read out in class.

With warmest regards,
Rudolf Steiner

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