When humans struggle with resorting to extremes of depriving the Self thinking it would lead to control or structure, the Gods who created this beautiful world have Their ways to show us that Balance & Temperance is always better.
We can look to nature for this and the Ethics & Guidelines of Zevism!
Our bodies work on our mind, our emotions and soul. These components interact and layer-upon-layer, feed into each other and create our destiny.
The proof is in the mind; it's been said that the mind is an excellent servant but a terrible master. Recognising this is the first step towards achieving freedom from negative mental feedback loops that serve to keep us trapped in past or imposed anxieties and unhelpful mindsets that rehearse tired old mental structures that simply will never benefit you beyond the comfort of your already accumulated (positive or negative) karma. To grow, we must step beyond this level and open up to new possibilities.
We should seek the healing nourishment of Unity of these elements that the Divine Gifts of purpose, reason, loving self-reflection and healthy long-term goals provide for us.
Enter the Temple, enter the World: the forest, the library, the home, the workplace, the studio, the gym, the trance, and see how every moment in each space leaves an impression, that no matter what one always returns to face your Self and the Gods. Choose to do this bravely, with honesty, always staying true to Ma'at.
The Gods know all our mistakes, our low moments.
Their Light helps to illuminate our darknesses so that we are finally able to see our true potential.
The blueprint of true self-actualisation and mastery exists within us all.
The building of it is to be done every day.
"For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy" (BG 6.6)
This quote is from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6, Verse 6), where Lord Krishna explains the dual nature of the mind
We can look to nature for this and the Ethics & Guidelines of Zevism!
Life Ethic XXV. Against Asceticism (LINK)
(Alt text: A GIF of a stream with gently flowing fresh water, white-gold sunlight glistening on the surface, fish and plants co-exist in balance evoking the life-giving properties of a healthy ecosystem)
"The Gods gave us bodies, senses, appetites, communities, children.
Withdrawing from all of that to sit alone on a rock isn't what they asked for.
What they asked for is power, knowledge, practice, and the building of civilization that honors them."
(Alt text: A GIF of a stream with gently flowing fresh water, white-gold sunlight glistening on the surface, fish and plants co-exist in balance evoking the life-giving properties of a healthy ecosystem)
"The Gods gave us bodies, senses, appetites, communities, children.
Withdrawing from all of that to sit alone on a rock isn't what they asked for.
What they asked for is power, knowledge, practice, and the building of civilization that honors them."
Our bodies work on our mind, our emotions and soul. These components interact and layer-upon-layer, feed into each other and create our destiny.
The proof is in the mind; it's been said that the mind is an excellent servant but a terrible master. Recognising this is the first step towards achieving freedom from negative mental feedback loops that serve to keep us trapped in past or imposed anxieties and unhelpful mindsets that rehearse tired old mental structures that simply will never benefit you beyond the comfort of your already accumulated (positive or negative) karma. To grow, we must step beyond this level and open up to new possibilities.
We should seek the healing nourishment of Unity of these elements that the Divine Gifts of purpose, reason, loving self-reflection and healthy long-term goals provide for us.
Enter the Temple, enter the World: the forest, the library, the home, the workplace, the studio, the gym, the trance, and see how every moment in each space leaves an impression, that no matter what one always returns to face your Self and the Gods. Choose to do this bravely, with honesty, always staying true to Ma'at.
The Gods know all our mistakes, our low moments.
Their Light helps to illuminate our darknesses so that we are finally able to see our true potential.
The blueprint of true self-actualisation and mastery exists within us all.
The building of it is to be done every day.
"For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy" (BG 6.6)
This quote is from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6, Verse 6), where Lord Krishna explains the dual nature of the mind
“Apollon,
Light of all creation,
Let thy light shine upon me,
Let there be me,
Let me know myself.”
- Apollo, Virtue 9; "Know Thyself".
~ POSTED DURING LORD ARISTAIOS' RITUAL OF THE SCHEDULE, HAIL THE BLESSED SON OF APOLLO, GOLDEN ONE!
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Light of all creation,
Let thy light shine upon me,
Let there be me,
Let me know myself.”
- Apollo, Virtue 9; "Know Thyself".
~ POSTED DURING LORD ARISTAIOS' RITUAL OF THE SCHEDULE, HAIL THE BLESSED SON OF APOLLO, GOLDEN ONE!
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