I'm new here on the forum and to spiritual practice following the Zevism path. While reading through the information on the website, I've noticed that ToZ doesn't deny — and actually points out — many masters and ascended individuals who achieved various spiritual accomplishments and results through their practices.
My question is: Do we really need to dedicate our soul to Zeus and the Daemons to see results and spiritual progress with the practices on the sites (including the more "basic" ones), or is it just a formality? I've seen that many of the masters whose works seem to serve as a basis for various texts here apparently did not perform such a formal dedication (or maybe I'm confusing things?).
Please be respectful in your responses. Thank you!
It is not just a formality.
You can see results without dedicating.
Dedication ritual is not just for the vibes. Comparisons are lacking, but it is like you can't be married without saying ''Yes'' to ''Do you take her as your wife?'' and you can't be a PhD without defending your dissertation. You stay as you are before taking that step. If you take the step, you become something else. Spiritually, it has importance. If nothing else, do you think a God would be looking after their dedicated initiate or a random person who mimics the teachings, peeking from outside?
A random person who does yoga and meditates will see results. The benefits of yoga are proven. If you do meditate, you will get results. Progress, however, I'm not sure.
Spiritual and occult orders in history have had their own rites. If it is not spiritual and not a part of a tradition or group, only then maybe.
Dedication is done when you are ready. Don't do it half-heartedly, and the situation is not like ''You will burn in hell if you don't!'' Anyone can do the meditations that are open to the public. Dedication is important and must be done seriously.