Hey everyone! I've been pondering what it really means to be initiated by the elements. I used to think that elemental forces don't actually impact our physical reality, and they're just ways to describe energies, like how emotions relate to water. Isn't it true that life events are mainly karmic and unavoidable? If so, what's the point of trying to influence those events? Aren't we always experiencing all elements simultaneously since our thoughts, emotions, will, and physical existence are intertwined? I'm a bit confused, and I'd really appreciate any insights you can share. Thanks!
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Emotions are definitely secondary; they mirror what’s going on inside. You possess everything already, but it's all jumbled beneath your awareness. That’s where initiation comes in. It helps you tap into pure elemental forces instead of just being a passive player. It’s about becoming a co-creator in your world by understanding how everything works at a fundamental level.
Think of elements as a big folder that contains much more than just their physical forms. For example, water symbolizes not just literal water but also emotions. Understanding this connection helps you see how your inner states reflect in the outer world, like when it rains during emotional turmoil. It’s all about assimilating both your inner and outer experiences. The goal with elemental practices is to harmonize the elements under your will, enabling you to manifest things in reality by controlling their inner meanings.
So, are you saying that if I get "initiated" into an element, I could control all that it represents? Like, managing my emotions and also influencing water in the physical world?
I'm not sure where you got the idea that elemental forces don’t affect the physical world! Just look at things like tornadoes and earthquakes—those are powerful examples of elemental forces at work, right? They clearly have real, physical impacts, not just metaphors.
I see what you mean! I always thought of elements more as energy descriptions than forces influencing events. It’s interesting to think they can have actual effects like that.
Are you referring to concepts like 'Trial by Fire' and similar expressions?
Yes, exactly! I was thinking of how figures like Rudolf Steiner talked about accessing higher realms.
Do you think this understanding will just come with time, or is it something I need to actively pursue?