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BenRedWitch19

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  1. Some fascinating points of view expressed here. I think Sagittarius Rising and Walters Walk have shared some informed and (in my opinion) honest insight. I've spent a substantial amount of time reading Crowley's works - his message is simple - "Do what thou wilt shalt be the whole of the law, so mote it be. Love is the law, love under Will". Sadly, the second sentence seems to be frequently omitted - despite it's vital message. Crowley (and Page's) personal struggles with addiction are just that - personal struggles (a man can have a great message but (as Walter's Walk already said) - still have feet of clay). When one is immersed in an addiction they relinquish their own Will. Crowley's book "Diary of a Drug Fiend" illustrates a journey - that resolves. Which is all well and good - it implies that the will of the true follower (despite still being a mortal and flawed human being) can triumph over such things. However - and this is the important bit (I think) - whilst in the midst of the addiction one's ability to truly follow ones true will is diminished dramatically - and the potential to get lost in ones own peccadilloes becomes increasingly perilous. The argument for going through addiction in order to gain greater understanding is touted by some - but just look at the processes involved in the Abra-Melin Operation - at least 6 months of purity - no alcohol/drugs or sex. Complete clarity. Doesn't really suggest that a path to greater power/understanding/awareness is accessed via immersion in addiction. Not that I'm saying expanded self awareness cannot be gained through getting out the other end of an addiction - I know this first hand. But I do not believe that there is any part for it to play in the pure pursuit of the true will (once the desire to pursue the true will is identified)- we are all flesh and blood - to engage in the endeavour of evolution/higher understanding/ embracing the true will is hard enough - with a clear, sharp and lucid mind - the notion of attempting such a pursuit when not in complete control of oneself on a basic level (due to addiction) doesn't bear thinking about. Tho perhaps the process of "getting through" such addictions can be seen to be an integral part of the true will - the issue is that so many (Crowley included) never transcended their personal addiction. The sentence - Love is the Law, Love under Will - translates to me as a proviso - do what thou wilt - but under your own will (unclouded by addiction)- and not by screwing with anyone elses will .
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