As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without

The legend of Atlantis has fascinated historians, archaeologists, and mystics for centuries. Whether it remains a mere fable or holds buried truths of an ancient civilization, the story of Atlantis continues to ignite curiosity and debate. The earliest mention of Atlantis comes from the works of the Greek philosopher Plato, specifically in his dialogues "Timaeus" and "Critias” (360B.C.). According to Plato, Atlantis was a powerful and advanced civilization that existed approximately 9,000 years before his time. The island nation was said to have been located beyond the "Pillars of Hercules" (the modern-day Strait of Gibraltar) and was characterized by its remarkable engineering, architecture, and cultural achievements. However, due to its moral and ethical decay, Atlantis supposedly sank into the ocean in a single day and night of misfortune.

The Emerald Tablets are attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretic deity combining the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. Hermes Trismegistus is often regarded as the father of alchemy, astrology, and theurgy. The most famous of these texts, the "Emerald Tablet," is renowned for its succinct and profound wisdom. One of the most pivotal statements from this text is, "As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without."

The principle of "As Above, So Below"—a concept soaked in connectivity and the frenetic pulse of human consciousness. The external discord of the world is not some random act of universal sadism, but a mirror, a repugnant reflection of society’s internal turmoil. The cities burning, the forests wilting, the oceans rising—all of it, a screenplay of our collective consciousness. The outer world is a stage, and we are both the actors and the playwrights, scripting our doom or salvation with every thought and hidden belief.

To stare into this mirror is to confront the unfiltered truth of our existence. It's like looking into the night sky and finding your own eyes staring back, bloodshot and focused. The horrors and wonders of the world outside are but reflections within our own minds.

Mirroring of Universal Structures

The universe operates with a rhythmic precision of a Swiss watch. The orbits of planets, the blooming of flowers, the rise and fall of civilizations—all of it follows a pattern, a order that we, too, are a part of. Inside our flesh and bones, the same principles apply. Our bodies are microcosms, tiny universes governed by the same laws that keep the stars in their celestial lanes.

When we study the heavens, we are not merely stargazing; we are peering into the very essence of our own being. The spinning stars of the universe out there mirror the dwelling thoughts in our minds. The gravitational pulls, the cosmic collisions—they are but reflections of the emotional and psychological forces that shape our lives. It's a collection of existence, playing out on both grand and intimate scales.

To align oneself with the universe is to embark on a journey of profound transformation. It's like taking a ride on a comet, flying through the endless void, yet guided by an intrinsic understanding of the universal rhythm. Spiritual growth isn't some lofty goal reserved for priest and monks; it's a raw experience.

Just as Atlantis supposedly sank beneath the waves, so too do we risk drowning in the depths of our ignorance and disconnection. "As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without”, look beyond the central plane and recognize the unity that binds all things.