Tag Archives: The Five Elements

Overview of the Lesson: 8 – Personal Practice

Do not wait; the time will never be “just right.” Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. … George Herbert … Developing … Continue reading

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A Pathworking of the Tools- Foundations Lesson 5

Sitting in a space where you will not be disturbed, take a moment to make conscious note of your surroundings and the physicality of your being in this space. Gently close your eyes and turn your awareness to the pattern … Continue reading

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Foundations of Practice: Practical Experience Lesson #5

Foundations of Practice: Lesson Five Practical Experience A Simple Ritual for Tool Consecration You’ll need a white candle and holder, a small bowl of purified water, a small bowl of sea salt, and your favorite incense. And * The tool to be … Continue reading

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Meditations on the Elements:Foundations of Practice #2

Begin each of these meditations in the same way: Turn your focus and attention to your breath. Allow your consciousness to move with the rise and fall of your chest and the filling and release of the lungs. Continue in … Continue reading

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A Study of the Elements

Inspired by Air Forged by Fire Tempered by Water Grounded by Earth Guided by Spirit Definition of Element… • four substances that constitute all physical matter – basic qualities • 4 phases of matter- solid (Earth), liquid (water), gaseous (Air), … Continue reading

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Overview of the Lesson: 2-The Natural World

The Natural World… Is what surrounds and embodies us. Some of its realms are seen and some are contained within the unseen realms, but regardless of their visibility they have tremendous impact on us. We are, after all, spiritual beings … Continue reading

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