Hermeticism: The Ancient Wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus
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Everything in life follows certain
Everything in life follows certain laws. Apples fall down, not up. Birds fly in the sky. We are born, we live, and then one day we all pass away.
When we learn about these laws, we can use them to do amazing things. Just like understanding that we can't fly, but we can build airplanes to fly. Or knowing that life doesn't last forever, so we should make the most of it.
Long ago, the smartest people tried to understand these laws of life. They wanted to know how everything worked so they could be happier, find more meaning in life, and feel like they were in control.
Nowadays, we find these ideas in books about becoming better people and living a good life. But a long time ago, talking about these ideas was dangerous, and people had to share them quietly and carefully.
Thanks to people who worked hard to keep these ideas safe, we can learn about them today. These old ideas helped start the Italian Renaissance, inspired people who fought for freedom in America, and are still part of what we read and learn about how to live well today.
This old way of thinking and learning about life is called hermeticism. It's like a treasure from the past that still helps us understand the world and our place in it.
So what is hermeticism?
Hermeticism is an ancient spiritual and philosophical tradition, rooted in a collection of texts known as the Corpus Hermetica. These texts are believed to be written by Hermes Trismegistus, a legendary figure who is said to have possessed profound spiritual wisdom. The core of Hermeticism lies in Gnosticism, a term encompassing various mystical philosophies and religious ideas that emerged in the early Christian era.
The Corpus Hermetica itself is a series of writings, framed as teachings from Hermes Trismegistus to his disciple. These texts delve into various aspects of divine, cosmic, and human existence, discussing the nature of the universe, the role of the gods, and the path to spiritual enlightenment.
These writings were nearly lost to Western civilization after the fall of the Roman Empire but were preserved in Byzantine libraries. Their rediscovery in the 15th century, especially their translation into Latin under the patronage of Cosimo de Medici, played a pivotal role in the cultural and intellectual reawakening of the Italian Renaissance. The Hermetic texts influenced many thinkers of the time, contributing significantly to the era's artistic, philosophical, and scientific advancements.
Later, the principles of Hermeticism found new life through the Freemasons and were influential in the ideological underpinnings of the American Revolution. Hermeticism, with its rich blend of mystical, philosophical, and spiritual insights, has continued to influence various esoteric traditions and philosophical schools throughout history.
So here are the 7 Hermetic Principles for Self-Mastery:
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