Manifested Will
written by Soror Akana aka Rebecca Howard
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law
Consider, if you will, for a moment an image. This is not any image that is rightly seen, and if it is seen, it is very rarely Understood.
I speak of the image that a fool creates, so early upon His or Her Path, that there becomes a division within His or Her Self. This division occurs when the fool recognizes and hears the call of Will, and creates an obstacle, wherein He or She believes there is no way that Will can survive or exist in an adaptable environment. Said fool then believes the environment to be happenstance, and deludes themselves into the idea, the thought, that the environment is the obstacle. This image is Illusion.
Do not confuse "adaptable environment" with Black Lodge thinking. What I refer to is the inherent ability, of Will, to change environment as It, said Will, sees fit -- the inherent ability of Will to manifest a construction wherein the environment, Inner and Outer, undergo modification so as to fit new circumstances, created by said Will.
This brings to mind the concept of a house, which by some is viewed to be a dwelling place. When Will is functioning as Will should, and Balance and Liberty reign, the house and that which dwells inside are both only tools utilized by the Will so that It may continue to evolve, so that It may continue on the Great Path of discernment.
The word house is used by so many lost individuals to designate that structure, that place, wherein an individual or group cover themselves, hide from the environment.
The etymologies of "house" and "dwell" are actually quite similar. The Old English version, "hus" denotes a place of dwelling, a place of shelter from the elements.
The Old English version of "dwell" means "to mislead, deceive," originally "to make a fool of, lead astray." What is the purpose of researching spoken or written words? Are not words akin to numbers, in that they are symbols? Are We not on a Journey of reducing All things to these symbols? By doing so, are We not in truth, assigning Our own definitions, and therefore, manifesting Our own environment, thus---Accomplishing, in part, The Great Work? Thus, becoming The Naked I / Eye ?
How can it be then that some still believe that they are not in control? How can it be that some believe that if they appear on the astral plane and project Conscious Will into Universe, that they do not have to be responsible for what occurs in Malkuth? So, said fool stumbles onward, not realizing they have begun to fall. Each physical step mirrors the false step the fool has taken.
So many of us dislike this plane of Malkuth, including myself, where so much Inertia, Restriction, Confusion, and Stupidity run rampant. But, Do You Remember the saying, "If you want something done right, do it yourself.??" Of course You Do.
What do I mean by all of this?
I am speaking to all My Dear Brothers and Sisters on The Path, whether they already Be active within the Order, either the physical manifestation thereof, or solely within the A.·.A.·., or they whom may just now Be realizing Will, hearing that Eternal Song, and somehow, The Will directed them to this website, and this page.
Even as the Master stated, each has His or Her own way of Accomplishing The Great Work, just as each of Us have Our own way of projecting onto the astral, if You Will--- We also each have our own way of going about Our daily function.
Let Us all be reminded that there is not a moment in Our existence --- as also with Our daily life--- that We are not aware of, in some fashion. Our focus may not be always all-encompassing, but Our Will never errs. It is most Understandable that We would want to focus more on the mystical and Supernal, and not focus so much on the physical plane, and the issues associated with said plane.
But let me ask a question: What Do You See We are doing Here, wherever "Here" is then, if We are not meant to concentrate on priorities having to also do with this physical plane?
Is not the physical plane the result of whatsoever the Magician brings into Creation? Again, back to responsibility for Your Action.
Is there one right way to work a particular job, perform a particular task? Is there one right way to wake up in the morning, go to bed at night? Is there one right way to ensure that You have proper funds so as to have a flourishing Lodge, and so as to be able to support Yourself? NO!
Do not worry at all about what way Your Brother or Sister chooses. Do not attempt to be the other person. Be Yourself! Get rid of all the illusion out of Your life, INCLUDING the Illusion that You Yourself have created, sometimes on a daily basis.
So: what does it really mean when some say a house is haunted? To me, it means not that the house is being visited by those whom are alien to that structure, rather to me, it denotes and infers that the "house" has gone insane. That that which dwells within this house is no longer in balance with the house itself. What is this "house", truly? This house is whatever You make it to be. Your mind, Your body, Your environment, Your Universe, Your Ego, Your Dreams or Nightmares. If You are not pleased with the way in which Your House is Furnished??. Redecorate!
Recirculate Thy Self!
Always onto Nuit!
Love is the law, love under will