The Hidden Work
by E.J. Gold, Intro. by Lee Lozowick
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A contemporary manual of spiritual practice and esoteric approaches to prayer. The author draws on ancient and medieval sources, as well as 20th century research and years of his own exploration of the inner meaning of rituals and shamanistic methods.
Includes foldout chart: The Periodic Table of Angels, first time in print, anywhere!
Briefing Notes:
Main Themes:
Objective Prayer as a Technical Process: The book presents prayer not as a simple devotional act but as a precise and technical method of working with energy, invoking higher presences, and feeding the Absolute.
The Biological Machine and its Transformation: The human body is a "machine" capable of producing substances for its own evolution and for feeding higher realms. Awakening and mastering this machine through specific practices is essential.
The Importance of the Octave: The musical octave provides a model for understanding the flow of energy and the movement between different levels of creation. "Shocks" are needed to overcome the natural limitations of an octave and ascend to higher ones.
Angelic Hierarchy and Periodicity: Angels are not simply ethereal beings but highly specialized entities with specific functions and attributes, governed by laws similar to the periodic table of elements. Understanding this hierarchy is crucial for working with them.
The Absolute and Our Relationship to It: The Absolute is not a distant deity but an entity with needs and a capacity to experience our world through our actions. Our role is to serve the Absolute and feed its evolution through conscious effort.
Most Important Ideas and Facts:
1. Prayer-Absolute as a Technical Process:
Prayer is the intentional organization of energy in the form of thought, light, sound, emotion, and movement. (Editor's Preface)
The Sanctuary, a specially prepared chamber, plays a crucial role in Prayer-Absolute, with specific roles for men and women. (pg. 34)
Prayer-Absolute allows the Absolute to experience our world subjectively, like a momentary outbreath. (pg. 36)
The food we eat, carefully chosen and prepared, can become a form of offering in Prayer-Absolute. (Chapter 13)
2. The Biological Machine and its Transformation:
Our ordinary life is driven by the "machine," a collection of cravings, habits, and automatic thoughts. (pg. 50)
We must awaken the machine and learn to control its energy for transformation and the Work. (pg. 78)
By mastering our negativity, we can produce substances to feed our Astral Body and contribute to our evolution. (pg. 80)
Eternal Return provides us with endless opportunities to study and perfect the machine. (pg. 85)
3. The Importance of the Octave:
Octaves govern various natural phenomena, including sound, color, the flow of energy, and even discourse. (Chapter 12)
Understanding the octave reveals the necessity of introducing "shocks" to transcend its limitations and reach higher levels. (pg. 121)
This principle applies not only to our personal development but also to the workings of the universe and the angelic realms.
4. Angelic Hierarchy and Periodicity:
Angels are specialized entities with fixed attributes and functions, organized in a hierarchy similar to the periodic table of elements. (Chapter 15)
Understanding the "Periodic Table of Angels" unlocks the ability to work with specific angels and utilize their specialized functions.
We can learn from angels through the principle of resonance, identifying with their attributes and activities. (pg. 173)
The Fallen Angels offer unique opportunities for work since their posts are vacant and waiting to be filled.
5. The Absolute and Our Relationship to It:
The Absolute experiences our world subjectively through our actions, like a fleeting dream or hallucination. (pg. 39)
Our role is to serve the Absolute by perfecting our lives and feeding its evolution through conscious effort. (pg. 29)
We must develop compassion and pity for the Absolute in its immense task of experiencing the Creation. (pg. 61)
Key Quotes:
"Deep study is to focus all one's attention with the force of one's whole Being, until the data is completely absorbed or one's whole Being collapses in a shower of shit." (pg. 14)
"Our life is our work!" (pg. 29)
"It is not in the matrix, the outer self of the organic machine, but in the diamond, the Being, that real change is possible." (pg. 31)
"If our work is successful, it is not into another world to which we will return but into this world, again and again, using this opportunity of immortality in the present to perfect our life." (pg. 29)
"The Absolute is an Equal Opportunity Employer." (pg. 35)
"Angels are often called 'messengers of God.' This is a stupid mistake." (pg. 103)
"This passage from one scale to another is what those steeped in scientific superstition call magic." (pg. 126)
Note:
This briefing document highlights only a fraction of the information and ideas presented in "The Hidden Work." It is recommended to study the original text carefully and in its entirety for a deeper understanding.