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# Re: Incorporating Self-defense in Hermetic Practices

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- Subject: Re: Incorporating Self-defense in Hermetic Practices
- From: "David Yeh" <ldreamr@...>
- Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 15:06:49 -0000
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    Hi,

    I don't know anything about any specific Hermetic writings or
    techniques on the topic of self-defense, but my personal opinion is
    that part of the living work of Hermetic practice is to continually
    bring practical, day-to-day existence into communion with higher law
    through one's own contemplation and actions. It's the same as with
    healing, where all the levels have to be addressed: physical,
    astral/emotional, and mental. In this analogy of healing, if I
    experience pain, I apply techniques to stop the pain; I open my
    awareness to the emotional experience of the pain; I investigate the
    root of the pain and contemplate what meaning it has and what it has
    to teach me.

    It sounds like a very difficult situation you are in and certainly
    it would be a tremendous challenge to anyone's sense of security and
    equilibrium in the world. I don't have such experience with the
    threat of violence, but if I were in that situation, I think I would
    first focus on what things to do to keep me and my loved ones alive
    and safe for the immediate present, and turn to Hermetic practice to
    help me make sense of all that is happening and how to deal with it
    both emotionally and in a long-term sense, e.g. in terms of soul
    mirror work and character transformation.

    My two cents, for what it's worth.
    David

    --- In BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com, Zelator <zelator79@y...> wrote:
    >
    >
    > HI!
    >
    > I was wondering if any of the practicioners in the group have
    found a way to integrate some form of self-defense training into
    their Hermetic practices. Whether physical or with the use of magic.
    >
    > The reason I'm asking is because I live in a 3rd world country
    where crime is very much rampant. And yet I find myself inexplicably
    drawn to Bardons system, even though I do not seem to have made any
    concrete progress for the past 3 years.
    >
    > Given that the practice of Hermetics, work, and family life takes
    up a large part of my day. I'd still feel more complete if I found a
    way to incorporate some form of self-defense in my training. For my
    and my loved ones sake, if ever the time came if they were
    threatened by another human being.
    >
    > Also, what would be (if there was any) appropriate view and action
    of a Hermetic in practice with regards to incidents where his or his
    loved ones life/welfare is threatened by common criminals. Forgive
    me if this topic was taken up already before, I must have missed it.
    >
    > Any or no comments will be appreciated.
    >
    > Prometheus

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