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The mind plays tricks on itself. Hermes personifies a quality of mind that disobeys conventional behavior and in turn, becomes an intimate participant in many creative orchestrations.
The Hermetic mind is
conditioned to break the rules, confuse issues and push the envelope. Some of these infusions are malicious in their desire to produce a favorable result. These objectives are ego based and products of a lower mind, i.e. a lesser developed consciousness. It is often the trickery of the fox that gets him into trouble. The
mind can be foolish, cunning and unwittingly humorous in its’ desire to bring to fruition the focus of its own intentions/attention*. At times the Hermetic mind appears to fool itself without a clue, especially if its objectives are misplaced. The mind can easily contradict what it knows to be true and righteous. This becomes vividly apparent by virtue of the mind's relationship with consciousness, i.e. Source/intelligence.
*Note: Please consider the words attention and intention. Focusing one's awareness about a desire brings a-tension along with its in-tension. Vibration increases, one's heart beats rapidly and the mind's imagination accelerates. These are physical responses felt in reference to a projection of energy.
*Note: Please consider the words attention and intention. Focusing one's awareness about a desire brings a-tension along with its in-tension. Vibration increases, one's heart beats rapidly and the mind's imagination accelerates. These are physical responses felt in reference to a projection of energy.
This issue becomes apparent when certain events are experienced while remaining impervious to the
mind. The senses can and will, play tricks with the mind. The field or state of awareness prescribed as the "mind" is embraced within the influence of a virtual Source, i.e. an Intelligence that appears to contain all we could ever experience. But does it really?
Intelligence is conditioned at certain levels of awareness and dimension ... by virtue of the imagination. Likened to the lyre, ideas and feelings surrounding every note will naturally multiply. Together they contain the potential of generating an even greater composition. The objective of this imaginative gesture is to generate, i.e. materialize, a most intimate link between the observer and the Source (see The Design Archetype), i.e. which is the context in which the event is experienced. To be unimaginable is to be un-conscious.
The mind can be both a joker
and a trickster, changing roles when juggling its awareness (focus) between the qualities of the intuition and the intellect. The design mind is substantiated in the imagination. It is quite clever, mischievous and child-like. At times the design mind can challenge the world by using
unorthodox methods that both disguise and defend its own interpretation of the world. The creative mind is rebellious in character. The design mind can at times become en-light-ened. However, there is no guarantee that awareness will broaden within the context of experience.
In addition to poking fun at the status quo, the creative mind possesses a natural tendency to bring to awareness certain elements
that appear flawed and in need of change. New methods and systems become apparent
to the design conscious mind.
The imagination's tendency is to question, devise, generate and explore. This course of action illustrates the desire of the mind to
penetrate the unconscious and through Hermes steal a glimpse into the workings of Olympus. The Hermetic mind becomes the link between the worlds of the
conscious and the unconscious and will likewise disguise and/or disclose all that is real.
Hermes is the personification
of the mind, i.e. the medium that attempts to transcend the threshold of 3D space and time. The design mind strives to penetrate the veil between Olympus and Gaia through symbolic and metaphorical means yet harbors the potential of becoming its own worst enemy.
When passion surrounds meaning by outweighing its purpose major changes, i.e. transitions and transformations, will occur. In nature these highly meaningful events often become synchronized and purposely divorced from the concept of linear time. We often witness and experience these situations in the form of a synchronistic event.
Mind might be described as a field, a medium, a frequency, or a dimension symbolically stimulated and made apparent by means the design function. Synchronistic events allow for insights into the unknown (unconscious). Synchronistic events bring their own revelations into awareness and consciousness through symbolic means.
Mind might be described as a field, a medium, a frequency, or a dimension symbolically stimulated and made apparent by means the design function. Synchronistic events allow for insights into the unknown (unconscious). Synchronistic events bring their own revelations into awareness and consciousness through symbolic means.
Design’s dependency upon the imagination creates the patterns required to bring a meaningful awareness to every event. These images, feelings and events are symbolically coded and based upon the notion that a state of un-consciousness exists throughout the universe. In this way every event exhibits a certain character or quality designed to resonate and become imprinted upon the consciousness of every observer in a manner that will never be forgotten. All of life could be described as somewhat unconscious ... unfortunately we are only somewhat aware of it.
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The Trickster Nature of the Mind
The mind is a complex entity, often playing tricks on itself. This self-deception is both a natural and necessary function, one that is tied to Hermes—the personification of a certain kind of mental agility and paradox. Hermes embodies the quality of the mind that does not conform to typical patterns of behavior. Instead, he operates outside conventional limits, disobeying rules and pushing boundaries. This subversive behavior is not merely for the sake of chaos but is integral to the mind’s creative processes. Hermes, as the trickster, participates intimately in the formation of ideas, pushing the mind to explore, create, and ultimately transcend the limitations it imposes on itself.
The Hermetic mind, therefore, is conditioned to disrupt and reframe. It confounds and challenges, embracing complexity and paradox. There’s a certain beauty in this disobedience, as it leads to innovation and transformation. However, this trait can also be self-destructive when the mind's intentions are misguided or ego-driven. When the mind seeks to manipulate or control for personal gain, it often falls into traps of illusion and self-deception. The "fox"—a symbol of cunning—may find itself caught in its own trickery, revealing the dangerous potential of a mind that is not attuned to higher consciousness.
Attention and Intention: The Physical Reality of Focus
The distinction between attention and intention is pivotal in understanding how the mind operates. When we focus our awareness on a particular desire, it sets off a cascade of physical responses within the body. The body tenses, the heart races, and the mind begins to race with possibilities—all signs of the energy being focused on that desire. This tension—the “a-tension” and “in-tension”—creates a vibrational field that influences not just our thoughts but also the world around us. The concept of tension here can be seen as both a physical and metaphysical manifestation of desire, highlighting the direct relationship between our mental projections and the physical reality we experience.
This interplay between the mind and body is also a reminder that the mind is not a purely abstract concept. It’s intimately tied to the physical experience of being in the world. When the mind focuses, it does not simply think; it creates, drawing energy into the body and the surrounding environment. But the mind must be wary of the consequences of this focus—especially if its attention is directed toward goals that are shallow or misguided.
The Mind and Its Relationship with Consciousness
One of the fundamental challenges in this text is understanding how the mind relates to consciousness, or Source Intelligence. The mind, in its trickster nature, is constantly at odds with the larger, more expansive consciousness that surrounds it. The mind is a lens through which we perceive reality, yet this lens is often clouded by ego, illusion, and lower forms of thinking. The question, then, is whether the mind can ever truly access the unfiltered, divine intelligence that underpins all existence, or whether it will always be subject to the limits of its own conditioning.
The mind, through imagination, creates frameworks that allow it to approach the unknowable—just as the lyre (a metaphor for the mind) produces music that transcends the boundaries of the instrument. Each note, each idea, and each feeling contribute to a larger composition. This process of creation is a sacred act, one that mirrors the relationship between the conscious mind and the unconscious. The mind, through imagination, constructs a bridge between the visible and invisible, the known and unknown.
The Role of Hermes: The Mediator Between Worlds
Hermes stands as the mediator between the conscious and unconscious realms, a messenger and trickster who embodies the link between this world (Gaia) and the higher planes of existence (Olympus). As the archetype of the mind, Hermes represents both the power and the peril of creative thought. He is the boundary crosser, the one who defies limitations, and yet in his pursuit of higher knowledge, he can become lost in his own illusions.
The Hermetic mind operates in symbolic and metaphorical terms, attempting to grasp at truths that are not directly accessible. The use of symbols—myths, metaphors, and archetypes—becomes the language of this quest. Yet, despite the mind’s cleverness, it remains vulnerable to its own misdirection. When passion overwhelms purpose, when meaning becomes distorted by ego, the very act of creation may lead to destruction. This is the paradox of the creative mind: it has the potential for both immense illumination and profound blindness.
The Creative Mind as Rebellious and Transformative
The creative mind is, at its core, a rebellious force. It challenges the status quo, pushing for new systems and methods. It is not content with what is; it constantly seeks to break through and transform. This drive toward innovation is rooted in the imagination, which questions, explores, and transforms the world it perceives. The creative mind does not simply accept the world as it is; it seeks to uncover deeper truths, to look beyond the surface and question the underlying structures that define reality.
In this sense, the Hermetic mind is a gateway to the unconscious—constantly probing, uncovering, and reinterpreting the symbols and meanings of the world. It is through this imaginative process that the mind can "steal a glimpse into the workings of Olympus"—into the deeper, hidden forces that shape reality. This act of revelation is not simply an intellectual exercise but a spiritual one, where the mind strives to bring consciousness to the unconscious.
Synchronistic Events and the Nature of Time
Finally, the text touches on the concept of synchronistic events—those moments when seemingly random occurrences align in ways that defy linear time and reveal hidden truths. These events are more than just coincidences; they are glimpses into a deeper order, one that operates beyond the confines of ordinary time. The Hermetic mind, in its pursuit of understanding, often encounters these synchronistic moments, which serve as revelations of a greater interconnectedness.
These events, though appearing random, are manifestations of a higher design. They provide insights into the unconscious, offering glimpses into the vast, mysterious forces that govern existence. Through these synchronistic experiences, the mind becomes attuned to a more profound intelligence—one that is not bound by time or space but operates in a realm beyond our immediate perception.
Conclusion: The Unconsciousness of Life
At the heart of this exploration is the realization that much of life remains unconscious to us. We are often only “somewhat” aware of the deeper truths that underlie our existence. The mind, in its search for meaning and purpose, must confront this fundamental limitation. Yet, through its tricks, its rebellion, and its creative endeavors, it has the potential to transcend this unconsciousness and touch upon the mysteries of the universe. The key lies in the mind’s ability to recognize and navigate the tension between ego and enlightenment, between illusion and truth.
In the end, the Hermetic mind is both the creator and the creation, forever engaged in a dance of discovery and self-discovery, ever striving to pierce the veil and glimpse the hidden nature of existence.
The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.
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"To believe is to accept another's truth.
To know is your own creation."
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Edited: 03.30.2017, 04.01.2017, 04.02.2017, 03.05.2018, 01.15.2019, 08.11.2021. 03.30.2025, 06.09.2025
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