|
Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
|
Why?
Fire represents the first operation in alchemical
transformation, called Calcination, which represents the destruction of the ego
and our attachments to material possessions. Calcination is usually a natural
humbling process as we are gradually assaulted and overcome by the trials and
tribulations of life, though it can also be a deliberate surrender of our
pride, igniting the fire of introspection and self-evaluation. In Society, the
Calcination is expressed in the lives of revolutionaries and other
warriors who try to overthrow the status quo. On the Planetary level, it is the
Fire of creation, the formation of a livable environment from molten matter and
volcanic ashes. (ref: http://www.deeptrancenow.com/exc3_calcination.htm)
Invoking the element of alchemical fire in our work answers
the question, 'why?', and begins the process of the alchemical transformation
of 'prima materia' to alchemical 'gold' - the substances and qualities of life
that make it worth living.
We are doing this work because we want to make life in our cities enjoyable, enriching,
healthy, and environmentally sound. We see that a great transformation needs to
take place, and that people are the actors needed to bring that change about.
We are willing to perform the necessary activities to speed that process along
as best we can. It's all about transformation and activity.
Trackback(0)
 |
TrackBack URI for this entry
Subscribe to this comment's feed