Guest guest Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Thank you for this.! We suffer hollowing out the bowl that will hold our wisdom! ao Complementation, which is denoted 'circular distillation' in medieval alchemy, builds on a different attitude of consciousness. The ego rids itself of its typical illnesses, namely covetousness and pride. A meek and unassuming attitude means that the conscious light burns with less intensity, yet with a clear flame. The ego is no longer fixated on self-satisfaction. It now exalts God instead of itself, and no longer views itself as self-sufficient. Although the ego is now less energetic, it maintains focus on the unconscious process, which serves to sustain the circular distillation by the addition of a mild heat. The alchemists always said that over-heating the vessel ruins the process. It is imperative to maintain a mild and continuous heat. Some say that the light of the moon is enough. They assert, again and again, that the artifex must maintain a truly pious attitude, otherwise the operation has no chance of success [...]"Mats Winther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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