Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Theoricus Grade 301
a floodgate of pent-up feelings or thoughts that been censored for years. However
the simple act of becoming aware of these hidden thoughts is part of the process
of being able to come to terms with them. The mental pressure and inner conflicts
caused by these repressed thoughts will eventually dissipate, along with the number
of "breaks" in concentration.
This method of mind awareness should be practiced continually while the studentis
in the grade of Theoricus. It should at least be practiced until the shock and anxiety
usually encountered by the recognition of one's disturbing thoughts has vanished
completely. What is most important about this exerciseis that there should be no criticism,
judgmentor self-loathing concerning anything that might come up during the
session. Yourthoughts are a part of you, just like your armor your leg. They are simply
childlike parts of yourself that need training. With time and discipline the energies
of these juvenile portions of the psyche can be directed toward higher pursuits.e
SPEECH AWARENESS
During the course of a one week, be aware of everything that you say. Examine
the thought that lies behind everything that you say.
During the following week, choose a specific hour each day (the same time each
day) and maintain a period of total silence without talking (a temporary "vow of
silence" if you will).
For one week, say nothing that is a negative value judgment. For the following
week, refrain from making positive value judgment statements.
For one week try substituting the words "Thou" for "it." For the following week
try substituting the word "it" for the word "1."*
ASIMPLE CARD DIVINATION EXERCISE
Use the ESPcards obtained in the Neophyte grade to perform this exercise. Assign
the following meanings to the simple images of the cards:
SQUARE:Earth-solid, manifestation, physical embodiment. Material environment.
Completion. Also stubborn and slow to act. Resistant to change.