Black Lotus Ascension
Black Lotus Ascension explained
Oh. So you are curious about Dark Theology, Grasshopper?
You want to know 'what about the other side?'
You want to learn the ways and thoughts of the Dark?
Well, okay then. Here it is. The Dark "path."
Lotus is a symbol of ascension
A lotus plant, is said to symbolize human growth and awakening, by many cultures, because the plant begins underwater and buried in the mud, grows out of it, withstands the waves, and grows through the waters, ascending out of it, to finally bloom in the air, boldly in the face of the fiery sun.
Perhaps the best 'textbook' example of 'Black Lotus Ascension,' is the Roman Emperor, who was affectionately known as "little boots," - Caligula.
First, you will need a strong root to feed and sustain you.
Hate will do this. Love only humiliates us, but hate is like a strong root that can feed and sustain you to withstand the mighty waves you encounter in life. Many of our wealthiest and most successful men, practice hate. You have probably read about them gathering privately in remote wooded places, where they shout hateful things at some burning effigy. This is because practicing hate can build you up, and make you strong. (The next time you are depressed, you can try hating your way out of it, and see how well it works.)
Caligula, developed a strong root of hate. When he was quite young, his father, Emperor Germanicus, was poisoned. Dying, his father said he suspected Tiberius of the deed. After Germanicus had died, Caligula's mother spoke of those suspicions. The new Emperor, Tiberius, had Caligula's entire family exiled or imprisoned, and then Tiberius Caesar had them all slowly starved to death, except little Caligula. Tiberius had Caligula brought to the island of Capri, to swim naked in Tiberius's pool, as one of his "Minnows." Tiberius referred to his pack of naked young boys as "Minnows" because of the way they would all gather around his naked body, in the swimming pool, and bite and suck on him like a school of tiny fish.
Next, you will need to be flexible.
You already know, there is nothing worse than a strict, uptight, fundamentalist. To survive the waves of life, you will need to be very flexible, and learn to go with the flow. So, accept anything, and 'pay your dues,' using your strong root of hate to sustain you. Caligula faithfully served all of Tiberius's perverted wishes, and he never once spoke ill of Tiberius or complained. Even though many sought to have Caligula join them in complaining, Caligula always refused.
Eventually the waves part, and you rise above and ascend.
Caligula said he once snuck into the sleeping Tiberius's bedroom with a dagger, but he decided to wait, and not murder Tiberius. Eventually, Tiberius died, and The Roman Senate rushed to unanimously proclaim Caligula as the new Emperor, instead of Tiberius's grandson.
Next, you must learn to spread your petals and bloom.
There is a saying, that enlightenment is only for those dark enough to receive it. For the first six months, Emperor Caligula made the mistake, out of habit perhaps, of trying to be popular, and to serve and to please others, instead of his own real self.
What did his generous beneficial efforts get him? He was poisoned, just like his father. Yes, for six months, Caligula lay sick, hovering between life and death, until the real Caligula finally emerged.
A new Caligula ascended from the dead old empty shell of the old Caligula. Struggling with death, Caligula concluded what most of us already realize; that no good deed goes unpunished. Caligula awakened to the fact, that it was no longer practical to live for other people, or for anyone, but himself. From that time on, the newly awakened and enlightened Caligula bloomed, satisfying only his own desires. "Let them hate me, as long as they fear me," Caligula said, and this is now a famous and useful quote, that has survived for centuries.
Blooming is becoming. Ascension changes you.
Realizing that he had ascended, Caligula bloomed. Caligula became aware of his own "I am God" nature. He realized that he was now himself a god. He proclaimed it publicly.
Unfortunately, it mostly fell on the deaf ears of the dull. So, Caligula did things to help illustrate. He ordered a causeway built between his throne room and the temple of Jupiter, so thatv he could more easily consult with his 'brother' Jupiter. He also made public appearances, and he held court, dressed as various male and female gods and goddesses. He performed publicly both male and female rituals, and on the occasion of each full moon, Emperor Caligula would publicly invite the Moon Goddess to his bedroom for sex.
Bloom boldly, in the face of the fiery sun.
In his ascended state, Caligula bloomed with radiant glory. But, like many, he was so advanced, that he was not understood. Unfortunately, the behavior and the freedom of truly ascended beings, is often not well understood by those who have not yet risen from the mud themselves, or withstood the waves, to rise above the water and ascend into the air, to bloom in the face of the fiery sun, as the very gods of Mt. Olympus.
"OMG. Was that charming?
Because I'm supposed to be 'oozing' charm today.
You may never look at a black lotus tattoo the same way now, huh?
(C) RLMcCormick
