The development of inspiration can be seen as a seed growing on a hillside. Thoughts blossom parallel to rhythms of the wind that carry musings of divine ambition. The elements permeate and construct all things from the micro to the macrocosmic scale. When an environment is in harmony with its spirit evolution occurs as nature intends. There is harmonious cohabitation and prosperity among the strong. When there is dissonance, adaptation is rebellious during the periods of equalization. The creatures of an imbalanced environment lose their spiritual intelligence and in time imprison themselves. This causes various disorders of the identity, and only encourages further imbalance. When a people lose touch with their nature, it is reflected in the environment they inhabit. Until one force adapts beyond the other. Usually resulting in the extinction of one. The aspirations of existing in harmony with nature towards the evolution of culture are not new. And have been deliberated by physicists through the Kardashev Scale. A type one civilization from this paradigm would be capable of harnessing and manipulating all natural forces of the planet they inhabit. Ponder what necessary changes would need to take place for this to come to pass? Considering separation is the illusion let us explore the necessary movements an individual would have to undergo to harness and manipulate all natural forces within. However, always remember that understanding is more important than power. This truth will save you from self-destruction if you take heed throughout your evolution.
Earth.
Your beginning, your seed, your purpose. Understanding your earth is understanding your conviction; molding and evolving your ideals. To free the expression of earth within is to be fortuitous beyond measure, strong in spirit as the mountain that sways not before any force. Certainty in execution that shatters all resistance. An imbalance of earth in excess can mean stubborn ignorance which inhibits the communication of air, the comprehension of water, and the manifestation of fire. Creating a variety of self sabotaging mechanisms within. Which isolates you from others, inhibits your capacity to learn, and diminishes entirely your potential in manifestation. When diminished, there is no stability and the individual is tormented by possibility. No decisiveness from air and their water is guided by currents other than their own entirely. This is why it is important to guard yourself and keep defensive evolution a consistent practice. There are various means resistant forces will utilize to prevent manifestation. Especially when the manifestation of your enlightened being is being pursued. Keeping your attention away from progress and guiding you towards struggle. This is why so many are much more powerful than they realize. Recognition is a deceptively simple component of evolution. There is grand stability in the tradition of spiritual discipline that keeps one stable amidst the formations of chaos. Yet another reason to continue training. To master earth is to be invincible as well as capable of shattering the constitution of any force that would stand in your way, without limitation. Breaking stone with your voice would be an example.
Air.
The capacity to resonate your will and express your spirit is through the element of air. Air is what carries the seeds of your ambition that they may take root, air is what allows your ambition to evolve. To free the expression of air within is to conquer all self-constructed fear. How much of fear can be categorized through anticipation? To be overcome by fear is always a choice, as is to conquer it. Being free of these blocks is to embody decisiveness in all execution. Circumventing all inhibitory justification in the process. Air in excess is constantly justifying the re-formation of purpose when faced with fear without commitment. This slows the currents of water inhibiting the ability to fathom the potential which forms fire. Perpetuating a cycle of stagnation. This is why it is imperative to remain resolute in the communication of your purpose when faced with opposition. Nothing worth obtaining comes easy. Victory belongs to the strong. To master air is to be able to coerce change from any force and to be able to resonate your will to communicate with any force, without limitation. Singing growth from seeds for instance would be an example.
Water.
How currents of the mind formulate understanding. This understanding is reflected as emotions in response to our reaction to environmental stimuli. Take note that water cannot be formed without air when pursuing mastery. It is through water that the elements connect. What is the process of precipitation and the resulting rain but an exchange of understanding to manifest growth? This is education in nature and how water should be addressed within. The environment adapts to sustain its existence. Mastering emotional investment is requisite on the path to mastering manifestation. Yet, spiritual ambition not reflected resonantly will always fall short. As a dream lingers on the edges of your memory after awakening. Consider the following visualization: Your ambition is below the surface of a pool. To see it clearly is to reach out and grasp it from beneath the waves bringing it into existence. However, when one is not aligned with their ambition the water ripples and the visage beneath distorts. If we are not moving to equalize our lives to spiritual purpose we are only distracting ourselves and distorting said purpose. This can be a result of an excessive imbalance of water which leaves one lost in consideration without taking the steps necessary to discover and pursue their ambition. The dreamer’s peril. To master water is to control in all ways the volume and depth of emotion and the purpose of that emotion. All has an origination and all is connected. It is to open the mind that one may connect with the currents and channels which permeate the multiverse. Little is beyond the comprehension or manipulation of the master of water.
Fire.
To embody your will and exert it into manifestation. It is becoming, passion, liberation, expression. Fire does not burn the one who honors its creation. In imbalance one is deluded in potential without understanding it, dismissing all other elemental reflections for the seductive aphrodisiac of manifestation. Vanity is an excellent example of this. People improve their bodies, not to improve their physical excellence but to improve how others perceive them. Usually in unhealthy manners to gain a quicker result without taking the time to cultivate the discipline necessary to master the physical vessel. Making progress therefore purpose artificial and without lasting resolve. In many ways this is the most perilous of elemental afflictions as the individual believes an illusion of becoming however it is merely an illusion of their microcosm. One who patiently cultivates their fire and learns to hone it tests their expression throughout the macrocosm to become. This is understanding the nature of your ascension. To embody the fires of spiritual purpose is more nourishing than any sustenance and more liberating than words can behold or describe. You become one. It is the evolution of this becoming that marks your place in the cosmos. This is the way. To master fire is to exert tangible manifestation with every movement. It is the mark of absolute discipline and spiritual resolve. It is the mark of a Dragon.
In maturing our understanding of the spirit we are able to immerse ourselves throughout the elements. From this we can see a common theme of cultivating strength in nature. Elemental resonance is only possible after elemental maturation. However, in resonance the elements guide us to evolve and the manners in which they may empower our lives are limitless. Consider how much inspiration is derived from nature and how grand the expressions have been as a result. Has it not been that the most influential artists Etheris has produced are those that have adapted despite pain. Just as it is the nature of the strong to adapt despite pain. This has aligned them and made them capable of expressing prolific art. Plato began bringing awareness to this formula through the conceptualization of Mimesis, to imitate/the act of expression. In Republic Book X the metaphor of the three beds is used:
"One bed exists as an idea made by God. One is made by the carpenter, in imitation of God's idea. One is made by the artist in imitation of the carpenter's."
Consider the concept of God in this medium as spiritual truth. Why not become your nature and imitate nothing? Energy is neither created nor destroyed, all is transmuted. Embody evolution and become eternal.
We are all connected to and through the elements and are able to express them fluidly. Let go of disbelief that you are not capable of conducting the following meditations. Close your eyes and ponder the elements previously discussed. Place yourself in a peaceful setting and just focus on your breathing. With each inhale you are pulling the element of focus form your heart and into your body. With each exhale, it solidifies. Do the best you can in becoming the element in meditation. Keep the whole of your awareness on this process and take note of your thoughts. How do they change and what comes to mind? Seek to overcome all negative expressions through solidifying the becoming of the element you have chosen. This is the exercise; might through resonance. When you have overcome push outwards from this state of elemental solidification. Allow the vibrational value of strength to permeate your life. This exercise is simple, it is you that makes it exceptional in application and devotion.
To accompany your meditations:
Whispers of Elemental Wisdom
Earth - Gornahkel
Air - Konzsilahst Oht
Water - Vounsalah Tin
Fire - Rinkasht Kaolah
Equalization - Ounishtha
Dedicated to Lord Xath’kyrzian and The Tower of Stars.
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