Georgy A. Gurdjieff

Georgy A. Gurdjieff was a spiritual teacher and thinker who believed that most people live on a superficial level of consciousness, often unaware of their true potential. He developed teachings called the Fourth Way, which aim to cultivate self-awareness, inner growth, and harmony through specific practices, exercises, and self-observation. Gurdjieff emphasized that humans can develop higher faculties by consciously working on themselves, balancing different aspects of personality, and understanding their inner mechanical nature. His approach integrates ideas from various traditions, encouraging individuals to achieve a more awakened, purposeful life.