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Metaphysics? Part 2
Basically, arrogance is an inferior attitude masking as
superiority. Inferiority or superiority complexes are both egoic expressions.
The human ego often wishes the Self to appear what it is not. Even if we knew a
lot, if we have read a thousand books, studied under countless Gurus, have
permanent contact with a Cosmic Master, experienced a 1001 delights and terrors,
meditate constantly, possess the world, or are powerful in some psychic way, it
still does not give us a reason to egoically compare others with ourselves, or
to judge them--by seeing others as inferior to us, by labelling them as bad,
low, and vile. Many so-called spiritual teachers still do this. They criticize
and condemn others without realizing that, spiritually speaking, there is no
separation between others and themselves. What we see in others also lies below
the conscious threshold within ourselves; what we do to others, we also do to
ourselves, what we think of others, we also think of ourselves. What another is
doing in the present we may well have done so ourselves in the past or perhaps
will do so in the future. There is no need for judgment but a lot of need of
mercy, understanding, and tolerance. Essentially, a spiritual being will not
indulge in the judgment of dualistic concepts and the relativistic opposites
such as good and bad, right and wrong, rich and poor, strong and weak, etc.
These things are reconciled or transcended by the mage. St. Paul once said that
if we owned the world and all powers and gifts of the spirit but lack love we
were nothing. This is felt by all true spiritual teachers and practitioners.
Metaphysics should not be confused with the paranormal nor with parapsychology.
The paranormal and parapsychology are simply aspects of metaphysics--using the
term in its broadest sense..
In regards to metaphysical experiences we should keep in mind that metaphysics
encompasses the two basic divisions of psychicism and mysticism, thaumaturgy and
theurgy. Experiences in both fields may be considered "metaphysical,"
however, a psychic experience is dissimilar to a mystical one, and vice versa.
One relates to the perception of events occurring in the lower planes or
dimensions, the other to spiritual Self-awareness and the expansion of the
consciousness encompassing the Whole.
As can be understood from the above, metaphysics has a transcendent value. It
caters to both the physical and spiritual aspects of man. Metaphysics begins
where traditional psychology leaves off, it goes where dogmatic religion is
afraid to go, it extents further than mainstream science is able to reach with
its laboratory equipment--although we must admit that many technological
advances have been made in this direction, most of which have not yet been made
available to the general public for reasons of censure. The release of such
technology would dethrone the powers that seek to enslave the world and the Dark
forces are trying very hard to prevent humanity from being empowered.
One of the misconceptions regarding metaphysics is that it is unscientific and
based upon superstitious ideas. This is not in our experience. Metaphysics is
scientific, rational, empirical and pragmatic, or it could indeed well be
"superstitious" depending on one's attitude, beliefs, and manner of
approach, or how one would like it to be. This might seem as a paradox and yet
it may be reconciled. We liberate our minds or impose limitations upon it by our
beliefs and attitudes, and by those limitations we circumscribe our mental and
spiritual growth. Our beliefs and attitudes form our basic interpretation of
Reality. If a thing is of value, because of prejudice we will not see it. We
will see what we want to see, and refuse to see what we refuse to see.
Metaphysics may be approached in various ways. If one has a background in
mathematics, one's approach would be mathematical. If one has a psychological
background one would naturally approach it from a psychological standpoint. And
if one simply believes or disbelieves in metaphysical principles then the result
would be in accordance to that mental condition. For instance, if we disbelieve
that man may go to the moon we would not exert effort to putting him there. If
we believe that we are doomed to failure we would never motivate ourselves to
work for success. This concept relates to how we form our own personal
experiences in life, our own personal reality. Intrinsically, however, personal
opinions do not affect the natural laws operating in our universe. We may
discount the reality of gravity, for instance, and yet the law still functions
in our everyday experience. The same goes with the other natural laws like karma
and reincarnation. Belief or disbelief in them will not affect their existence
and operation. Just because these laws are not mentioned by prophets and written
about in Holy Scriptures do not nullify their activity. Come to think of it,
many scientific natural laws are not mentioned in Holy Writ, does this prove
their non-existence?
Though certain aspects of metaphysics may be considered to be speculative, as it
deals with the Ultimate Reality, the First Cause, creation, and ontology or the
nature of being--what interests us is the application of its principles and
direction of Cosmic laws in everyday life. The worth of a science lies in its
value, relevancy, and applicability in everyday living. If it is inefficient in
aiding humanity to create abundance, peace, health, etc., then it is impractical
and worthless. Some people have this kind of misconception concerning
metaphysics, they believe that metaphysics is impractical, too abstract, or that
it violates natural law and hence, religion; however, the opposite is true.
Metaphysics and its principles work in harmony with Cosmic laws and is extremely
practical. Applied Metaphysics, as differentiated from Speculative Metaphysics,
is wholly practical and essential to daily life. It empowers us with the tools
and knowledge necessary to achieve a successful and fulfilled life.
Though the art and science of metaphysics is still in its infancy compared to
what lies ahead, there is enough teachings, techniques and systems to assist us
live a fruitful, productive and creative life in accord with the Divine Will.
The more we know and understand, the more wisdom we possess, the more motivated,
focused and confident we are--the more chances we have of fulfilling our mission
in life.
There is an on-going electromagnetic regeneration occurring in our solar system
in our present "time-period." The present interaction and interfacing
of energy fields in the part of our galaxy that our solar system is entering are
causing the transformation of worlds and all beings connected to them in an
evolutionary manner. Electromagnetic energies radiating from power centers in
multi-dimensional universes are affecting and transforming everything in its
path or field of influence. These energies induce and impel all beings to rise
in their awareness level. They stimulate Man and Nature to form a new
relationship based on trust and healthy cooperation. St Francis of Assisi was a
pioneer and a model for us in this regard. This friar considered all
beings--trees and animals, included--as his brothers and sisters.
The transformations that are currently occurring politically and socially in the
world are just a few of the physical effects of the cosmic bombardment of these
energy rays. Changes will occur at every level lifting humanity to a new state
of being, to a higher level of divine expression. The transmutational process
currently operating is represented by the Water Bearer-the sign of Aquarius, and
the Aquarian Age. The water flowing from the vessel represents the energies
flowing from the Mental, Buddhic and Atmic realms. These are just some of the
higher dimensions operating above the personality level. Collectively, these
three dimensions are represented by the pail held by the Water Bearer from
whence these energies flow, and the Water Bearer as the Higher Christ Self
within each individual.
The New Age or the Aquarian Age can be interpreted as the
"second-coming" of Christ, for His sign (Aquarius) shall appear or is
appearing in the sky in an astronomical sense; he "appears" in the
clouds or energies of the New Age, and every eye shall "see" him--that
is, feel his influence.
How can we appreciate the value of metaphysics? It takes careful study and
analysis with a non-prejudicial mind before a true evaluation can be made of any
science or thing. Metaphysics is of no exception. The problem is that too many
people have preconceived the nature of metaphysics without having investigated
the matter. Some consider it as the science of Lucifer or other such nonsense.
All knowledge is essentially neutral in nature. Nothing is good or bad in
itself. We attribute a thing as good or bad, right or wrong from the standpoint
of our own moral standards or preference and this is constantly changing in
consonance with the level of our spiritual awareness.
Metaphysical teachings help us in various ways. It teaches us the existence of
the many Cosmic laws operating in the universe and how these laws function in
the world of beings. If understanding just a simple Cosmic law like karma helps
one to correct misconceptions and alleviate our struggles, and relieve certain
psychological pain, can you imagine how the awareness and understanding of a
dozen Cosmic laws would help improve the quality and value of one's life? It
should be realized that if a person were to cry out in pain to God for an
explanation to all of her problems and excruciating experiences, and that if she
were confused and at a loss of knowing how to react or respond to certain
situations, then it should be known that there are possible errors in that
person's philosophy of life, in that person's understanding of the functions and
laws of the universe, and the purpose of life, or of the person's personal
mission. Since one's philosophy of life is associated with one's cultural and
religious beliefs, then those beliefs should be looked into for possible false
notions and dogmatic errors that do not reflect the workings of Nature.
True religion brings joy, bliss, understanding and wisdom to the heart, and is
scientifically inclined. If it does not do so, and if it simply causes one to
believe a thing without offering personal determination of its truth through
experience, knowledge and understanding then it may be seen as a diversion from
the true spiritual path. We state emphatically here that to be religious is not
synonymous to being spiritual. A spiritual person may be religious, but a
religious person is not always spiritual. A spiritual person knows whereas a
religious person simply possesses faith, which at times may be expressed blindly
in the condition called fanaticism.
In metaphysics we develop power, intelligence and wisdom. Wisdom is a blend of
knowledge, understanding, and experience directed by the buddhic principle of
love--unconditional love. It is thinking with the heart and feeling with the
mind. This distinguishes the higher metaphysical development of spirituality
from the lower metaphysical unfoldment of psychicism. In a lower metaphysical
development we may solely possess psychic ability or power but no wisdom and
understanding to use it. We unfold in an unbalanced way. When power exceeds the
wisdom to apply it, the seeds of self-destruction is inherent and might be the
probable outcome. Advanced metaphysicians have all three aspects of divinity in
full development or unfolding in a balanced and harmonious way, these three are:
the aspects of love/wisdom, power/will, and intelligence/activity.
The more Cosmic laws and truths we apprehend with our souls and apply in our
every day lives, the more spiritual, divine, and powerful we become. The more we
purify ourselves from all the dross and toxins in our energy-structures, and the
more we liberate ourselves from preconceived human mortal limitations, the more
we are able to access divine energies and express our divinity, or our divine
attributes. We are able to manifest our Christ Self. The term "Christ
Self" should be understood as a component within the microcosm, or
Man--both visible and invisible, and as the True Self functioning at a certain
consciousness level beyond personality functions and expressions. In metaphysics
Christ is not conceived as a historical person but rather understood from a
mystical and mythical standpoint. Christ is often apprehended as a state of
awareness of man functioning at a spiritual level. This is real power: the power
derived from one's own spiritual knowing, awareness and being. Most of the
so-called powers claimed by some psychics are borrowed from disembodied entities
and are basically illusory and impermanent. Such temporal and borrowed powers in
the end may seek to control and obsess the person using them. This is one reason
that one should be aware of the dangers in psychicism before embarking upon its
development. It is always safer to first develop true spirituality and the
taming of the false ego. The injunction is to first seek the kingdom of God that
all things shall be added unto us.
In metaphysics we come to learn of many teachings of Cosmic laws and principles
that aid us to deal with life, to master our lower self and express all that is
divine in us. This is true mastery. The word Master does not mean being able to
control Nature or others, it is the ability to effectively work in cooperation
with Her and with our fellow man in creating harmony, peace, and abundance in
our world, in our shared reality, in our conjoined dream. Real Masters are those
who have mastered the animalistic and humanistic elements of their being and are
now expressing their god-hood. Cosmic or Ascended Masters do not generally
consider themselves as Masters for they realize that they themselves are in a
state of learning. Such is their humility.
Copyright © 2006 Luxamore
Bio:
Leonard Lee aka Luxamore: Metaphysical teacher, counselor, healer and merchant
of occult/magickal items of Indonesia. www.indotalisman.com
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