If your spiritual life does not put the realisation of God first then you are missing the point. And if you are not one-pointed in your search for God, the world will provide you with more and more distractions and problems - and you are not going to make it. Barry Long identifies the source of the distraction from God in you, the thing which perpetually obscures the truth and turns the spiritual life into an endless spiritual path. He shows you how this element controls and spoils your life and, most importantly, how to be rid of it by surrendering to the one thing that is eternally real.

It is only by putting first thing first, in the way described so clearly in this talk, that your life can have real purpose. Then, by being in harmony with your essential nature, the circumstances of your life reflect a purposeful harmony. As Barry Long says, 'You're not going to get it better. God's the only better. Love's the only better. The only barrier is your self.’

First thing first – Why do I talk about man and woman's love? – The world and your self – The wonder of the earth – Equilibrium – Am I my body?