Theos-Talk Archives (March 1995 Message tl00286)

bazzer@pavilion.co.uk (Bazzer) writes:

> "The aspirant has to choose absolutely between the life of the
> world and the life of Occultism.  It is useless and vain to
> endeavour to unite the two,

This is basically true, however for most people in the world, who
might class themselves as "aspirants", it would be vain and
foolish (if not even delusive) to seek to characterize themselves
as occultists, and therefore to choose such a path which denies
the possibility of learning some very valuable lessons that come
with family life.

Personally, I but note Geoffrey Hodson, who through two marriages
lived not only a happy family life, but also followed a truly
occult path of mystical development while at the same time
serving humanity through his teaching, healing and other service.

I am truly grateful that life has given me a partnership in which
both of us aspire.

> struggle for amost any married man, who would persue *true*
> practical Occultism, instead of its *theoretical* philosophy.
> For he would find

I believe that such a theoretical study is not without its value,
especially when accompanied by meditation and service.  And of
course, not forgetting the sine qua non of the occult life --- a
sense of humour, and a lively appreciation of one's own
inadequacies (c.f.  "Diary of a Sacred Magician" by Georges
Chevalier.)

Thanks for your contribution Bazzer -- it seems we have a few
things in common, judging by the brief personal history you
outlined.

Paul Gillingwater