More on Solitude
In the world shaped by today’s mass mind, the notion of Power is no more popular than that of Love. Instead of calling someone “strong,” people call him “successful,” while love itself has been torn apart by sex, possession, and other substitutes. The metaphysical meaning of these concepts has long since been thoroughly forgotten. In fact, for the last two thousand years humanity has stubbornly and deliberately moved toward precisely this condition.
One could hardly have expected anything else from the mass mind. Yet even among the Followers of the Way a steady tendency toward disunity has emerged.
It is obvious that this is connected to the commercialization of Magic, which is associated with curses, love spells, and fortune-telling. Of course, such “magi” are market competitors and therefore must survive by the market’s rules.
What should one do who desires Power?
How does one find the Way?
Many will be ready to say haughtily: “seek and you shall find.” But how furious the attacks of the Parasite of mind can be at the beginning of the Way…
After the years I have spent in the world of Magic, looking back at my path and the fates of the travelers I met, I cannot help but note with bitterness that the overwhelming majority — even those who once showed promise, even remarkably talented Magi — have fallen away from the Way, lost in “paid consulting,” “meditations,” and the like. Many of those who once seemed to me an unattainable ideal have already forgotten Magic.
I had many students myself, and none of them advanced beyond three steps. Tired of the constant strain, driven by the inner voice of the Parasite of mind and by a multitude of external “friendly” voices, they left Magic, flying off on newly sprouted wings.
They left only to spend their lives trying to return and to understand that return is impossible.
What can be said, then, of those who stand at the beginning and are only preparing to take a step toward the Tree of Knowledge?
Among the Magi who have attained Power the idea of mutual aid is also unpopular. This is strange, since it sets them apart from the immanent current. Western magic, having absorbed the light of Egypt and the darkness of Sumer, very rarely manages to balance these elements, sliding either into the blissful idiocy of “spiritual growth” or into the grim impotence of petty darkness. In both cases the Way to Power is lost. In both cases the magus falls out of the Current.
Common sense suggests that it is easier to fight alone, and I myself have won all my victories alone. And yet I have always felt the wrongness, the deficiency of that situation. I left the Order eleven years ago precisely because there the Power’s primacy over love was proclaimed.
Power belongs to no one; a magus who wields it doesn’t own it. Therefore he is obliged to share Power, not in the sense of sanctimonious piety, but as its flow, and thus — of its increase. Whoever has accumulated enough Power to take a step must extend a hand to the one walking behind (understanding that the one to whom this hand is later extended may later blame him for his own problems). And in reality we see that many of those who have attained Power hoard it jealously, keeping others at a distance.
The Magi form a single chain of Power, where every link is crucial, and until each link is firmly connected to the others, the whole chain risks collapsing.
The degree of disunity recently is alarming. It seems that no one cares about anyone. By behaving this way, the magi condemn themselves to a break with Power, since it flows only through closed circuits, and a break anywhere stops the entire current.
Therefore I would like to address all in whom Power dwells: no arrogance is necessary, do not be afraid to help seekers (only do not impose your way on them, but help them find their own). Do not argue about who is right, wiser, or stronger; do not waste power fighting one another: we are all on the same side of the barricades, and on the other side — chaos and death. Do not make their victory easier.
Fair and dignified thoughts.
That would be good. But there is one more thing – at some point even the best unions offer all their benefits on a platter – take what you want, for free. It’s easy to get lost in such abundance.
Well, there will always be those willing to lose us… They have to resist.
And it is so, everything is correct. The slogan ‘Magicians of all countries, unite!’ doesn’t sound right. Although it would be interesting to communicate with some colleagues in person. However, most of the time, the communication happens online. So I walk alone after the death of the Teacher.
Very sincere and from the heart!
I read and felt your emotions at the moment of writing…
It’s painful to realize, but not everyone has become indifferent and arrogant.
The article moved me. But this disconnect – not everyone is ready for openness… In society, 95% of actions, thoughts, desires are merely a public performance (food, clothing, habits, etc.), while for those seeking power, honesty with oneself is one of the key points, hence the striving for solitude. And from solitude, only two results can be drawn – bitterness and humility, with the former dominating, which does not predispose one to mutual assistance; this is how I see it.
I agree with everyone. I’m actually scared to continue reading the author’s blog: it feels like he and I have lived in the same stream. Everything described above has happened to me; I just remained, while the others were lured by the comforts. When the person I started with left, it was not just painful, it felt like the end. I’ve never understood people willing to give up everything for the benefits of a parasitic society. If the esteemed author of the article were here in front of me, I would bow to him.
I think that when loneliness is caused by bright motives, then loneliness itself brings purification and peace. However, when loneliness is caused by vanity, it devours the soul, and on the path of parasites, barriers remain absent. If one gazes within oneself, it isn’t difficult to identify these motives.
Yes, yes..) That’s why I still read Enmerkar, because he has a heart. And in these articles, he has proven this more than once. He focuses not on the joyless development and search for truth, but on the development of the flame within. A peculiar core, a point of support that distinguishes such a mage not only from people but also from his kind. And the description of beginners is well-written… About those who are just at the beginning. But how to save oneself if someone has clung tightly to you and it is impossible to budge? It seems that you distinguish your thoughts from others, but you constantly do the wrong thing or often do nothing at all. Maybe someone can give advice?) At least help with something? I see those here who are at least somehow moving along their path and speaking beautifully. And I am sure that they not only speak.
Dancing in Fire,
Perhaps it makes sense to determine why a person needs to be “a real weakling with a weak will” – what dividends does it bring them? After all, if a person realizes this in themselves but does not change, perhaps they need it for some reason… and then one can decide whether to change something in their life or continue living with the awareness of how much could be changed for the better…
IMHO. Thoughts aloud..
I wish I could find a similar blog or website for beginners starting their journey, and thanks to the author for writing such articles, even though I don’t understand everything, I strive to understand.
This blog is suitable for everyone, from beginners to experienced practitioners.
I am sure that two thousand years have not been wasted. This stage aims, precisely, to achieve maximum disconnection from the Source, and as a consequence, from Power and the Source. Only the maximum feeling of oneself as ‘I am the center of everything’ allows us to take responsibility on the Path of the Warrior and again regain the lost Strength, but already personal…
This message carries a lot of light and hope for me.
It could be like this: another Mage experiences simple human solitude and disconnection from the world, but deeper, sharper, clearer, brighter, and more aware, just like everything else?
Hello! You have a very interesting blog. I will definitely read it all. I wanted to hear a more elaborate opinion on meditation. Do you not accept it at all? Because during higher meditations, as I think, I have reached communication with the Absolute or the One (as I call it). By receiving answers and images. My life is changing, and I am trying to change it not just for myself. Right now, it helps me a lot.
And can I ask your opinion on telepathic abilities? Is it even possible in principle or is this the influence of parasites?
Your words, Master… they make the heart want to cry. How right you are!!!
And now, after a long time, I realize that I need someone who will reach out their hand.