The Book of the Law Study Group 2.68
Grigori
...and think of baseball, then names the US states in alphabetical order 
Aeon418
I like the description in Liber A’ash.
Which level you interpret it on is up to you.
Always Wondering
I tried to look up F.I.A.T. All I could find is fiat, as in fiat yod, Jane Wolfe's motto meaning the creative Force of the Universe? I typed F.I.A.T. into Thelemapedia and it said I spelled it wrong. It seems to me then that F.I.A.T. might have a different meaning but I can't find it.
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Aeon418
Fiat is Latin for "let it be" or "let there be". You're probably already familiar with Fiat Lux - let there be light. In this instance F.I.A.T. is also symbolic of the 4-in-1 quintessence of the four elements.Always Wondering said:
Flatus - Air.
Ignis - Fire.
Aqua - Water.
Terra - Earth.
This drawing together of the 4 into 1 is bound up with ideas of one-pointedness, single minded devotion, etc. Compare that with our current AL verse. "Harder! Hold up thyself! Lift thine head!" Yes, it's all very phallic, but it does suggest intense strain and effort to achieve total one pointedness.
Oh, and Fiat also make Ferrari sports cars.
Aeon418
Just a reminder if the connection seems obscure.
Remember all the stuff we discussed earlier about the symbolism of the raising of the Pyramid and it's equivalent phallic symbolism?
F.I.A.T - 4 elements/sides converging at one captone of Spirit. Let there be LVX.
If K&C is conceptualised as the perfect union of Nuit and Hadit, then metaphorically "climaxing" too soon will prevent it from happening. Spiritual practices increase our capacity to "bear more joy" and metaphorically speaking help us last longer.
Remember all the stuff we discussed earlier about the symbolism of the raising of the Pyramid and it's equivalent phallic symbolism?
F.I.A.T - 4 elements/sides converging at one captone of Spirit. Let there be LVX.
Will he not sink? If he does there will be no K&C.
If K&C is conceptualised as the perfect union of Nuit and Hadit, then metaphorically "climaxing" too soon will prevent it from happening. Spiritual practices increase our capacity to "bear more joy" and metaphorically speaking help us last longer.
Always Wondering
Thank-you. I find this interesting.
It reminds me of Liber Samekh, when I read it I wonder if I am imagining um, more than is there.
Yeah, thanks. I wasn't about to ask wasn't this about more than Thelemic lubricant again.
Okay this is starting to sink in reguarding meditation, if I ever do get to that perfect moment. In the meantime I can practice um, other ways.
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Aeon418 said:
It reminds me of Liber Samekh, when I read it I wonder if I am imagining um, more than is there.
Aeon418 said:
Yeah, thanks. I wasn't about to ask wasn't this about more than Thelemic lubricant again.
Aeon418 said:
Okay this is starting to sink in reguarding meditation, if I ever do get to that perfect moment. In the meantime I can practice um, other ways.
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Aeon418
Just thought I would make sure. Sexual symbolism often has a habit of leading people to very literal and mundane interpretations.Always Wondering said:
Do you ever actively chase after blissful feelings of what I call "lighting up" that arise during your meditation practice? It takes a lot of practice just to let it build on it's own, doesn't it? If we use the sexual metaphor you could compare it to getting excited and immediately racing for the "payoff". But that's counter-productive if you're trying to reach higher levels of experience.Always Wondering said:
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Aeon418 said:
Well, mostly I am still trying to quiet my mind. I've had issues.
But I continue to feel better and talk like this keeps me motivated.
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Always Wondering
Oh.
This morning I discovered there is space between the thoughts. And it is not so much a matter of widening the space, but hovering between them. It was surprisingly pleasant. I don't know if I was lighting up but maybe that is next.
You're right, it is hard just to hover. But I've had a bit of practice with that which indeed proved helpful.
I've been doing battle with my thoughts for so long, this is quite a relief.
AW
This morning I discovered there is space between the thoughts. And it is not so much a matter of widening the space, but hovering between them. It was surprisingly pleasant. I don't know if I was lighting up but maybe that is next.
You're right, it is hard just to hover. But I've had a bit of practice with that which indeed proved helpful.
I've been doing battle with my thoughts for so long, this is quite a relief.
AW
