Part 6 - Morality

Just as there is consistency with the seven Hermetic Principles, the same holds true with morality. Natural Law and morality are entwined, as the same principles that govern our consciousness also govern the consequences of our behavior. There IS an objective difference between right and wrong behavior. The notion that objective morality does not exist and that humans sociologically create rights is a false and destructive claim.

A right action is an action that does not result in the harm of another sentient being.

A wrong action is an action that does result in the harm of another being.

It is so simple because it comes from the Source of the Universe where the Seed of Life was orchestrated into existence. It comes from the Creator, which is pure, whole, white light.

You own your consciousness, and therefore you own your physical body. Any action somebody performs that results in harm of your consciousness and/or your physical body is a wrong. Such actions include rape, murder, assault, assault, trespass, and coercion.

Wrongful actions include theft of personal property, because your personal property is an extension of your consciousness. You need your personal property to maintain the survival and wellbeing of your physical body and your consciousness. Therefore, theft is absolutely a wrongful action.

Coercion in any way is also a wrongful action because such an action infringes on somebody’s personal space mentally and emotionally. Violating somebody’s personal space and freedom to make personal choices is absolutely a wrongful action.

To make it simple…any action that is wrong commits some form of THEFT. Whether it is stealing somebody’s life through physical violence, stealing their freedom of expression, stealing their right to sexual consent, or stealing the safety of their mental/emotional personal space…these are all acts of theft.

Because Natural Law was born out of pure Love, any action that is not based out of Love will result in a reflection of negative consequences towards the one doing the wrongful deeds. Because all the Universe is energy, the energy that returns to the one doing wrongful actions will also be negative. Because our consciousness is a reflection of the Universe through the Law of Correspondence, somebody continually performing wrongful actions will not find themselves able to receive Light (information) because of their clouded consciousness. The emotional, creative, intuitive energy that makes up the Spiritual Plane (Holy Spirit) will not be able to filter through.

This result is not God punishing people…it is the result of people choosing to defy Natural Law and then receiving the consequences reflected back to them based on their focus of energy.

A distinction does need to be made within humanity’s collective psyche between the actions of Force and the actions of Violence. We exercise Force every single day through our daily activities to keep our bodies and consciousness in proper working order. Acts of Violence are not usually a common pattern for the average person, but such acts are clearly noticeable when one engages in behavior that infringes on another person’s natural rights to peacefully live and express themselves.

If somebody commits an act of Violence upon another person, the person on the receiving end of the Violence absolutely has the right to exert Force to dispel the attacker. This is called self-defense, and we all have the power and right to ensure that our physical bodies and consciousness have the proper conditions to flourish. There is a tremendous amount of empowerment that comes with exercising one’s right to say “NO!” to anybody who is trying to coerce them in any way.

We cannot control the choices and actions of other people, but we do have the power to change ourselves. Every single day we have the opportunity to express ourselves through actions based out of Love, but the reality is that we also have the opportunity to express ourselves through Fear. Those people who choose to be controlled by the force of Fear often choose to express violent behavior to the external world. These people will become less and less if the individual empowers themselves to learn and honor their right of self-defense, and help to unite and empower their communities in doing the same.

By now, the reader should hopefully have a pretty clear picture of the nature of consciousness, energy, and gender. Both men and women have a beautiful mix of both Masculine and Feminine energies. These energies—when properly balanced—empower us as beings who are a manifestation of the Oneness that emanated from Source into all of Creation. To not use both energies in our everyday lives would be to take for granted our humanity.

Feminine energy is by nature passive, nurturing, intuitive, creative, and based out of compassion.

Masculine energy is by nature active, encouraging, logical, focused, and based out of courage.

Both men and women have these energies within them, just with varying degrees and expression. They are called the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine because of how precious they are to the functionality of the Universe. When somebody is combining these energies in harmony, they are expressing themselves to their fullest potential. This is what is called in various spiritual traditions as the “Divine Marriage” or the “Chemical Marriage.” It is also found within the Greek concept called “Hieros gamos.”

There are two principles that arise out of these two energies.

The first principle is the Non-aggression Principle. Because the Sacred Feminine is naturally passive and nurturing, the Non-aggression Principle is a beautiful way to live and express one’s self in the world to produce as little suffering as possible. Live and let live. Do not do things that result in the harm of other sentient beings. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

The second principle if the Self-defense Principle. This arises out of the Sacred Masculine because masculine energy is active, protective, and involved in initiating change to one’s surroundings. This energy is properly expressed in righteous self-defense when one is accosted by another person. It is further enhanced when one uses such energy to protect and defend their entire community, which in some way is an extension of themselves.

What is comes down to is this: Do no harm, but take no crap!!

If the Seed of Life within your consciousness is going to grow into a beautiful, flourishing tree, then expressing yourself through the energy of Love will be the water that gives it Life. A Love for all living beings and honoring the sacredness of all Life leads to a life that is fulfilling and aligned with Universal Truth. Fear is an illusion, and gives rise to expressions that lead to destructive, untruthful, and manipulative ways.

Intimately tied to morality is the subject of virtues. Virtues are ideals that one can aspire to embody, but one can never fully attain. They are like stars that illuminate the night sky…they are lofty and far off but their sheer beauty penetrates the depths of our hearts and stimulating our imaginations. Virtues help to accentuate an individual’s path in living a moral life. One does not need to be a paragon of virtue to be a moral person, since morality is based upon actions that simply do not result in the harm of other sentient beings. But for the person who aspires to be a beacon of light in a world of darkness, virtues provide the aspirant noble ideals to attract people into their lives through encouragement, inspiration, and support.

None of us are perfect in the material realm, including your author…and that is okay. We all make mistakes, but it is how we move forward that defines us.

Here is a list of virtues with your author's own definitions that is definitely recommended for the reader to meditate upon if they are serious about understanding Natural Law and applying it for the betterment of humanity and the planet. I have them parsed out into three categories: thoughts, emotions, and actions.

• Accountability: When having done something wrong, one owns the wrong-doing without making excuses or shifting the blame to others.

• Authenticity: Expressing one’s self in a way that is true to their core personality and character without being influenced by external pressures or trends.

• Confidence: Believing in one’s personal strengths and gifts and trusting that their life will unfold in a way that is conducive for their personal evolution.

• Conviction: Having an unswaying disposition and not allowing others to make you doubt yourself.

• Curiosity: The will to learn and explore new things for the sake of weaving patterns and personal growth.

• Determination: The will to achieve a dream by being unfettered by circumstances and criticism.

• Discernment: Using one’s reasoning abilities to distinguish between Truth and lies.

• Fidelity: Noble sense of loyalty for personal matters deemed important to one’s morality.

• Fortitude: Energetic strength of character through one’s unique attributes.

• Flexibility: The ability to be fluid enough to consider all possibilities and perspectives.

• Focus: Using one’s mental energy to single out something specific for the purpose of evolutionary progress.

• High-ambition: Focusing on goals and dreams that will take one out of their comfort zone and into a condition that is in alignment with their spiritual purpose.

• Honesty: Being truthful to other people as well as one’s self with no intention to deceive.

• Modesty: Choosing to live in simplicity for the sake of connecting deeper with Spirit.

• Patience: The art of allowing situations to unfold at their own pace with a tranquil mind.

• Temperance: Finding balance between spiritual growth and material responsibilities in all matters of life.

• Wonder: Using one’s imagination to envision all possibilities and potentialities.

• Acceptance: Coming to terms with the fact that one cannot change the past, which is now Truth, nor escape the consequences. Also, the welcoming of others into one’s circle.

• Compassion: Having a deep awareness of the suffering of another and wishing to relieve it.

• Courage: Pushing forward despite great uncertainty or potential dangers.

• Courtesy: Being polite and open towards all people while also being respectful of their personal space.

• Creativity: Using one’s inherent Feminine qualities to manifest ideas into physical reality.

• Devotion: Focusing one’s time and energy into what one cares about most.

• Empathy: Being able to see and understand all perspectives as well as being aware of energetic signatures.

• Encouragement: Using positivity to uplift another individual with a desire to see them flourish and succeed.

• Forgiveness: The art of unconditionally expressing Love for one’s self or another individual by recognizing suffering has occurred and then choosing to heal and release negative emotional attachments.

• Grace: Expressing one’s self in a way that seeks to restore positive connectedness between individuals or groups without any conditions.

• Gratitude: Being thankful for the contributions of others as well as for what one has without being envious of what one does not have.

• Humility: Showing respect to matters bigger than one’s self and expressing an understanding of the importance of the inter-connectedness of all people above the individual ego.

• Loyalty: Being faithful to promises and committing to devote one’s life towards the care and support of another.

• Kindness: Being friendly towards others without expectations of anything in return.

• Respect: Honoring the sovereign and sacred nature of all living beings as well as the laws of the Universe.

• Reverence: Feeling a profound sense of awe and admiration for manifested beauty.

• Sympathy: Mutual understanding between people that creates energetic bonds in relationships.

• Understanding: A deep sense of inner-knowing facilitated by introspection and observation, leading to feeling connected to another individual’s suffering.

• Cooperation: Working together to accomplish the same goal despite minor differences in opinion and method.

• Eloquence: Communicating in a way that is easily understood by others while remaining faithful to one’s unique personality.

• Dignity: Expressing self-respect in all tasks and duties through hard work and attention.

• Diligence: Exerting energy mindfully and steadily to achieve a desired outcome.

• Generosity: Giving freely to others in need without expectations of anything in return.

• Gentleness: Being attentive to another person’s personal space and comfort level.

• Helpfulness: Lending one’s talents, gifts, time, and energy to provide assistance to another with the intention of bettering that person’s condition.

• Integrity: Being consistent in one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions by expressing a wholeness of character.

• Justice: Behaving morally with the understanding of the difference between right and wrong and empowering one’s self through self-ownership.

• Perseverance: Steady resolve to bring about change to one’s surroundings through action.

• Self-discipline: Maintaining a routine with self-care and self-responsibility so as to better perform and utilize one’s time and energy wisely.

• Resourcefulness: The ability to adapt to changing environments and circumstances utilizing the tools, resources, and options available to survive and thrive.

• Responsibility: Fulfilling one’s moral duties by following through with obligations, and if having made a mistake, admit one was wrong and remedy the situation as best as possible.

• Self-control: Carefully monitoring one’s actions so as to prevent an imbalanced flow of energy both internally and externally.

• Selflessness: Placing great importance on the wellbeing of other people and constantly thinking of ways to give and share.

• Wisdom: Applying knowledge and experience to the external world through action that is in alignment with morality and Natural Law.

• Unity: Recognizing that all the Universe is an inter-connected system of energy in constant flux and that humanity is much stronger one in heart and purpose.

No matter what actions we perform in the world—good or bad—there is a Ripple Effect that affects people around us in ways that we cannot fully consciously comprehend. Concerning morality, there is a difference between being an immoral person and committing an immoral deed. In life we all make mistakes and misjudgments, but it should be the goal of every person to be mindful of such actions, to learn from them, and to push forward with better choices.

Committing an immoral act, for example, such as losing your temper and physically abusing your pet dog, does not necessarily make you an immoral person. What you have done was commit an immoral act, and as long as you understand why such an act was wrong and endeavor to not do it again, you can absolutely be a moral person. But for the person who continues to make bad choices without any sign of remorse or care for the consequences…then they are indeed expressing themselves as an immoral person.

Have you ever heard the phrase “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions”?

This is a remarkably astute adage because it points to the fact that our actions can cause harm and suffering to people indirectly, even though our intentions were not to do so. Sometimes this occurs because of simply being in a state of ignorance. Other times it occurs because of pride and ego and failing to consider the feelings of others. Or it is just poorly-timed humor. The point is, it is always a good idea to understand how one's choices may impact other people either directly or indirectly.

If one ends up hurting somebody in any way even though one had good intentions, the fact of the matter is that one still hurt somebody. The moral thing to do is to admit that one was wrong, and do one's very best to rectify the situation. There is wisdom in learning from one’s transgressions and choosing to empathize for who you’ve hurt. There is also wisdom in moving forward with more mindfulness about how your actions will affect others.

We all share this planet together, and sometimes our choices through either action or inaction can directly or indirectly impact those on the other side of the world. This will be further elucidated as we go along.

Most people in this world are good people in the sense that they do not intentionally run around committing acts of Violence. But while Violence is very clearly immoral behavior, there are other behaviors present within human consciousness that indirectly lead to acts of Violence. Not consciously being aware of these tendencies in otherwise good people is a big factor in the human condition as it is today.

For the sake of clarity in this section, the first major action that people take with “good intentions” that results in immoral deeds is following orders. Just because somebody from a position of influence tells one to do something does not mean that one has to do it. Whether it is a boss, a friend, a spouse, a parent, a police officer, a soldier, or a government official…if an individual is the one who commits an immoral act because somebody told them to do it, that individual is ultimately responsible for the outcome.

If a soldier harms a group of innocent civilians because their commander ordered them to do it, then the soldier is responsible for the direct suffering of other living beings. This means they are more morally culpable for the outcome than the commander, because the soldier was the one who took the action. While the commander still bears some responsibility for initiating the action through coercion of somebody else, actions are what create change in the world.

It does not matter what “authority” one hearkens to; it does not matter how much pressure is put on the individual; it does not matter what one thinks duties are; it does not matter that somebody else told them to do it. If one has performed an action that results in harm to another being, they are the one responsible. To blame politicians for all the atrocities of the world is like blaming one's addictions on advertisements. Politicians give orders, but it is the people who obey their orders blindly that create the external suffering.

This leads into the next point about moral culpability.

Most people who vote for politicians are otherwise good people. But voting in and of itself is the perfect example of shifting personal responsibility to other people and simultaneously using these “representatives” to coerce the rest of the human population into adopting the voter’s preferred ideology. In other words, people who vote do not want to personally coerce their neighbors, but they are perfectly willing to shelter behind a group of “representatives” who will do it for them. This is the very definition of irresponsible coexistence.

While voting seems like a brilliant idea masquerading as “Democracy,” it is essentially a giant ruse to convince people that it is okay to coerce an entire population of people into accepting an ideology based upon the majority support. But what about all those people who happen to be living peacefully on the same soil that voters happen to be living on? Non-voters receive the ramifications of voter ideologies even if they want nothing to do with it. This is not okay, and telling them to move somewhere else if they do not like the system is missing the point.

Coercion is coercion. Voting for people to carry out this coercion makes voters morally culpable for all the immoral acts being done upon people in the name of “authority.” The order-followers involved in enforcing this authority on peaceful people are the most morally culpable, but voters themselves indirectly are the initiators. The very act of voting is using one’s divine energy to give consent to all forms of immoral actions that take place within society.

So what is the solution? Your author is in no way advocating chaos, but the system we have is the very definition of chaos. What your author is advocating is personal responsibility for one’s self and their community, understanding Natural Law and moral behavior, and self-empowerment through equality; your author is advocating that the only form of authority that Truth, Love, and Freedom honor is Natural Law.