For the Magus, both the state of “coolness”—the relaxed condition typical of humanity—and the “molten” condition characteristic of trance-based, “altered” states of mind are equally unsuitable.
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By subjecting itself to scrutiny by mind and feelings, the mind stakes its claim to govern the Psychocosmos, ousting the usurpers who compel it to function inefficiently, and thereby takes the Way of growth and development.
The Magus must find the set of properties, traits, and desires that are essential to him—whose realization constitutes the very essence of his existence—and establish the order in which they are to be fulfilled.
The essence of contemplation lies in the experiential discovery of the multiplicity of streams of mind, and in their interconnection and union both by a common source and by a common outcome
From earliest childhood the mind is not allowed to develop according to its own potentials, but is forced into the confines of socially acceptable modes of action, thought, and feeling.
As long as fear is the sole or primary motivator in one’s movement along the Way, that movement itself has little chance of success.
The Magus must respond quickly, dynamically, and fluidly to changes in the mind‑environment around him, as well as to changes within his own mind
Properly building bridges for Power when performing any ritual will prevent many mistakes and wasteful dissipations of energy, and will significantly increase the effectiveness of existence in the world of Magic.
The magical description of the Psychocosmos speaks of the development of the mind as a gradual filling of the Vessel with Light. The ultimate goal of this development is considered the complete filling of the Vessel with Light.
The Magus avoids, by all possible means, depriving other beings of life — he does not consider himself entitled to take away the chance for development from any form of mind.
One of the most important tasks facing a Magus seeking to increase the effectiveness of their existence is the acquisition and development of a soul
The influence of the Shadows must be ended, or at least minimized. Without this, it is extremely difficult for a Magus to achieve a highly effective existence.
For a successful Magus, refusing to think of oneself as the cleverest is a very difficult task, and resisting the thought “if it is true for me, then it is true for everyone” is no small feat.