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To: alt.pagan.magick,alt.thelema,talk.religion.misc,alt.magick.tyagi,alt.magick From: 333Subject: Thelemic Language, the Matrix, and True Will Acts Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2003 19:43:29 GMT 50030623 kaos day! viii Pisces-Age-Y2006 blandcriminal : #> ...as it is not at all standard sentiment or language #> among thelemites. I'm not sure such a standard may be so identified except where 'Thelemites' refers to the religious who abscond with more valuable meanings of the term. tarotica@jktarot.com (Jess Karlin): # And all Thelemites speak in "standard" sentiments # or language? that's actually more difficult to answer than some might think. aside from the facile consideration of whether religious Thelemists all tend to speak their cult-lingo (they do), or believe similar things (they seem to divide amongst a set of theoretical paradigms), the issue of whether those who have located and/or are cleaving to their true will (Thelemites) have similarities of words or attitudes is something I've been considering for some time, and speculation on this point may be valuable so as to facilitate identifying the truly volitional. I've been paying a good deal of attention to the fiction of a character similar to that of The Matrix recently (having just seen its sequel in theater with sri catyananda and talking with her about its significance, art, and ideological implications). here are some notes I made during the first film which I thought might translate in terms of symbolism in order of applicability and importance to the parallel I'm trying to draw: Matrix pseudo-volitional perceptual self-leashing virtual (unreal) autonomy concealing slavery Real World sustainable integrity with the natural world ideal relation to all other life forms Matrix-control conscious direction of volitional conduct skill at self-direction and chosen autonomy Agent-programs agents of abject conformism and submission those who sustain the Matrix's influence Zionists Thelemites (those attuned to their true will) those who have freedom from immediate constraint Revolution undermining the elitist domination of the masses by indoctrinated self-debilitation and real usurpation of available options Traitors extremist elements leading Thelemites to powerlessness and disorientation with respect to true will, assisting agents The One adept/prophet demonstrating true will orientation the last is less important (and possibly illusory with respect) to the symbolism I'm drawing here. the point of my delivering this model is not only for a discussion of it and its refinement by the interested, but also because I think that some of the language in the film The Matrix and to a lesser extent in Matrix Reloaded serves to underscore what might be real consistencies in Thelemic language. the first and most important human Traitor was Cypher, and his first interaction with the new recruit (Mr. Anderson/Neo) was to confide *with* him ("I know what you're thinking. It's something I've been thinking ever since meeting Morpheus.") that he'd *rather be in the Matrix than doing the 'dirty work' of liberation* -- he laments the selection of the Red Pill and asks why he didn't select the Blue one so as to go back to a possibly more interesting but illusory life (compare those who would like more time to watch television). the typical agent (forget the anomalous Agent Smith for the moment) enforces conformity, amongst agents and citizens, and is attempting at all times to crush the revolution. in comparison to this, the Zionists (/Revolutionaries, and in this model, what could be considered /Thelemites) are watchful of linguistic traps and slipping back into the somnambulance they know to be a part of the Matrix system. this directly translates into linguistic commonalities amongst those who have identified and are set out to adhere to their true will (whether they think of it in these terms or not): independence from and distancing from the Matrix is valued; liberation of others is also valued; responsibility for one's actions and dedication to the cause are valued; cooperating (generally) with Thelemites is considered important wherever possible in advancing the cause; and their language reflects this. I have noticed that amongst those I consider to be of the calibre I identify with Thelema and respect of its Law, this is quite similar. orientation, self-direction, and independence from the societal Machine are valued; those doing the difficult work of making it possible for others to be liberated from the constraining tendrils of mainstream society and its problems are respected; and personal choice as regards lifestyle and appearance *otherwise* (i.e. conformism) is completely UNimportant (actually potentially an indicator of corruption). that is, whether one values some cult leader attempting to foster an escape hatch religion for the enslaved is not as important as the fact that that hatch exists and transcends the value and doings of that cult leader. whether one parrots maxims associated with the revolution in its superficial appearance is not as important as the real work one may be doing to orient to and manifest the true will from which we might all benefit, etc. # Why is that? there may be key terms which help one in (but do not constitute the only means of) identifying those who are liberated and truly volitional, unconstrained without becoming traitorious (amoral, foolish, or actively undermining the revolution toward liberation). some of this shows up in the responsibility one takes for one's life circumstances. complaints about how badly one has been manipulated and the terrible fate or luck one has had don't tend to appear so often, for example. greater individual choice and influence in the creation of one's life tends to be presupposed, for example, along with a healthy scrutiny of all the superpowerful New Age 'You-Create-It-All-Around-You' mentalities which tend toward severe victim-crises during times of adversity. #> what is standard however, is that liber 1, liber 7, #> liber 10, liber 27, liber 31, liber 65, liber 66, #> liber 74, liber 90, liber 156, liber 220, liber 370, #> liber 400, liber 231, liber 156, liber 813, are all #> 'class A material,' # # Why are they all "class A material"? that's what the cult leader told the cult. the class system itself may be valuable to perpetuate. the documents themselves are of questionable valuable, especially beyond the religious system which is attempting to utilize them. # Characteristics which are necessary for the development # of a truly Thelemic or magickal mind are the capacity # to shut up and listen, and the will to pay attention. I don't agree that these are immediately necessary for the aspirant at an early stage. it may be important, for example, for distancing and isolation to lead to a torrent of expression from the aspirant combined with a wandering of attention from one thing to another in a gathering intensity to the point of crisis. at some point the focus of attention *does* become very important, but upon what the attention is focussed may not be so important until an orientation takes place. whether shutting up and listening occurs earlier or later seems to me a variable dependent upon the type of person who is walking the path. #> if you thought that i implied or was attempting to #> imply that you were in fact *not* doing your will--- # # What about true will? that distinction is an interesting one. one might do one's will without ever knowing its truth. does it somehow mesh with anything more profound than an isolated and pre-programmed intent? in such a case, it would be like making choices in the Matrix (i.e. of little or no overall value but immediately gratifying). 333 -- yronwode.com@nagasiva; http://www.satanservice.org/ emailed replies may be posted; cc replies if response desired; HOODOO CATALOGUE! send street addy to: catalogue@luckymojo.com
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