The alchemists where considered magicians of sorts; they reigned in the middle ages but date back thousands of years before Christ's birth. They strove to turn base metals into gold or silver. However early Alchemists "sought not only to make gold, but to perfect everything in its own nature" F Sherwood Taylor, The Alchemists, 1951
More over they linked change in matter with change in man, so that the alchemical 'work' aimed at perfecting matter was at the same time a psychological process aimed at perfecting him. Undoubtedly many alchemists thought of their work as meditative development of inner personality.
Speaking personally life is a matter of self mastery over our foibles and alchemy is the perfect metaphor for this personal and collective journey- an opportunity to transform into our highest self.
'The Alchemist' by Paulo Cohelo was published in 1988 and is a beautiful tale that perfectly captures the journey of the alchemist. It has special reverence to the spiritual journey within. It was one of the most notable early books I read along my path and is still one I recommend.
So many people in the western world live only acknowledging the physical matter (seen and felt) remaining unaware that without their knowledge they are unconciously effecting their spiritual journey. The modern Alchemist consciously lives in knowing that the greatest glory and all of lifes abundance (gold) is found only when we decide to take the spiritual journey within.
Those living without conscious awareness of the spiritual state they affect often get mixed results in the material world. By not participating with their inner selves they do not understand how matter truly manifests in their lives and thus fail to master it.
The truth is that when one follows their highest calling within, all of lifes abundance showers itself upon you without ever having to chase it. The average unconscious person lives by chasing all things external as a matter of reinforcing success; yet they often miss out on true contentment, joy and happiness by not following their inner bliss.
Inner bliss is often described as what you love most, what brings you happiness and contentment, what makes your heart sing and rejoice. But ultimately it derives from living authentically through your connection with the divine. Those living unconsciously usually push these joys to the sideline believing they do not bring financial rewards and freedom. They pursue financial rewards first hoping that this will allow them the freedom to spend what little time left doing the things they most love. But how untrue this is. This is one of the biggest fallacies of all time and has inspired me to write from my heart about inner alchemy and the magic it brings into our lives.
I am like anyone else who has ventured within and has declared to live from the inside (spiritual centre) out and not the other way around (matter over the innate). I sometimes do this brilliantly and have days of synchronicity, magic and even miracles. However at other times I like all of us get lost in the social conditioning of the society I live in. But the truth is I can always realign myself and bring back into balance what is true to me. It is easy because falling back into the arms of love, joy and bliss after an outward struggle is simple and can open you to profound and magical moments immediately.
When I follow my heart there is nothing I need as love is all there is. Everything else is maya (illusion) which is apparent in our lives purely as a reminder to turn within and let go.
I invite you to join me through my Alchemic Journey
More over they linked change in matter with change in man, so that the alchemical 'work' aimed at perfecting matter was at the same time a psychological process aimed at perfecting him. Undoubtedly many alchemists thought of their work as meditative development of inner personality.
Speaking personally life is a matter of self mastery over our foibles and alchemy is the perfect metaphor for this personal and collective journey- an opportunity to transform into our highest self.
'The Alchemist' by Paulo Cohelo was published in 1988 and is a beautiful tale that perfectly captures the journey of the alchemist. It has special reverence to the spiritual journey within. It was one of the most notable early books I read along my path and is still one I recommend.
So many people in the western world live only acknowledging the physical matter (seen and felt) remaining unaware that without their knowledge they are unconciously effecting their spiritual journey. The modern Alchemist consciously lives in knowing that the greatest glory and all of lifes abundance (gold) is found only when we decide to take the spiritual journey within.
Those living without conscious awareness of the spiritual state they affect often get mixed results in the material world. By not participating with their inner selves they do not understand how matter truly manifests in their lives and thus fail to master it.
The truth is that when one follows their highest calling within, all of lifes abundance showers itself upon you without ever having to chase it. The average unconscious person lives by chasing all things external as a matter of reinforcing success; yet they often miss out on true contentment, joy and happiness by not following their inner bliss.
Inner bliss is often described as what you love most, what brings you happiness and contentment, what makes your heart sing and rejoice. But ultimately it derives from living authentically through your connection with the divine. Those living unconsciously usually push these joys to the sideline believing they do not bring financial rewards and freedom. They pursue financial rewards first hoping that this will allow them the freedom to spend what little time left doing the things they most love. But how untrue this is. This is one of the biggest fallacies of all time and has inspired me to write from my heart about inner alchemy and the magic it brings into our lives.
I am like anyone else who has ventured within and has declared to live from the inside (spiritual centre) out and not the other way around (matter over the innate). I sometimes do this brilliantly and have days of synchronicity, magic and even miracles. However at other times I like all of us get lost in the social conditioning of the society I live in. But the truth is I can always realign myself and bring back into balance what is true to me. It is easy because falling back into the arms of love, joy and bliss after an outward struggle is simple and can open you to profound and magical moments immediately.
When I follow my heart there is nothing I need as love is all there is. Everything else is maya (illusion) which is apparent in our lives purely as a reminder to turn within and let go.
I invite you to join me through my Alchemic Journey
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