Provincial Master’s Message

Summer 2014

Brothers and Sisters, Fraters and Sorores;

Each of us has chosen to pursue a course of study that promises to bring us to mystical enlightenment. Some of us began out of curiosity, some out of seeking mystical “powers”, some out of inner urging, but here we are, all looking for that intangible something that will somehow transform us into something different, something better.

Our study brings many revelations. We discover an ever-expanding breadth of knowledge about our being, about the natural universe, and about our relationship with the Cosmic. We discover our true nature, our divine nature. We discover hidden abilities and can extend our influence on the universe far beyond that had before we began the study.

But is this enlightenment? One must admit that increased awareness of and development of our natural talents is a form of enlightenment, and for some this is enough. But there is more! Our path, our destiny, is to become one with Divinity. Our consciousness is to expand until we realize the unity of all being including our unity with God.

Does our study take us directly to this state? One could argue that without this study we would never reach it. One could also argue that the study doesn’t take us to the destination but only gets us close enough that we finally “get it” and can make the final leap to full Cosmic Consciousness. I am a believer in the last statement.

It is said in the mystical literature that we will never find a teacher that can give us mystical enlightenment. It is also said that once a person has reached this state he will not be able to impart it to others. This, then, leaves each of us to our own devices to make the transition, or cross the bridge, from normal consciousness to Cosmic Consciousness – to attain true, all-encompassing enlightenment.

So here we are, my friends, studying our mystical teachings diligently, doing the exercises, practicing the teachings in our daily life, and having the confidence that we are getting closer to enlightenment. We mustn’t give up our study as irrelevant in reaching the final goal as each step in increased awareness and appreciation of our true nature is a step toward full enlightenment. But in the final moments, at the end of our intellectual study, it is up to us and we must depend on our own instant of illumination, that “ah-ha” moment, for us to make the final break-through. And it is coming for each of us – it is our destiny.

May you ever dwell in the Eternal Light of Divine Wisdom!

David Schloegel, F.R.C.

Provincial Master

Traditional Martinist Order