Light of Oneness by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

Author:Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee [Vaughan-Lee, Llewellyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Golden Sufi Center
Published: 2004-04-01T04:00:00+00:00

WORKING WITH DARKNESS

Darkness is a constellation of energy that absorbs light, so it appears to be the opposite of light. But in order to work with darkness we must begin to understand that its nature is absolute. Pure darkness exists beyond the realm of duality and the dimension of ordinary consciousness.

Mystical consciousness has long known of the existence of this darkness. As mystics “keep watch on the world and for the world,” they know the influence it has on the world. Their work of witnessing is a detached awareness, combined with compassion for the effects of darkness. But although the darkness causes so much suffering, once one has seen its real nature one has a deep respect and awe, recognizing in it the imprint of the Absolute.

Pure darkness requires respect; otherwise we will remain its victim. We have realized this in our interaction with the unconscious, whose demons require respect if we are not to be dominated by them—it is dangerous to dismiss the monsters of the deep, the dragons of the inner world. Accepting the divinity of darkness, we do not need to turn away from its power, because we stay within the protection of the One who is all. The power of consciously aligning with the divine protects us with His energy.

As the One reveals Itself through creation, the energy of darkness has a role to play. And as the process of revelation changes, so too does the role of darkness. At the beginning of this new era the patterns of revelation are changing.3 An essential part of this change is the increase in humanity’s conscious participation in the process of revelation. This means that the darkness will be present in a new way, one that demands our greater participation. The powers of darkness are to be revealed not just as a reflection in humanity, personified as evil, but closer to their real nature.

Throughout time, individuals have worked with darkness for the sake of our evolution. These masters of darkness are hidden from us, just as the masters of light are veiled. The masters of darkness are working for the evolution of the whole, even though darkness would appear to be a force contrary to evolution.

The masters of darkness have a power that cannot be found in the light. Real power is always an expression of an aspect of the divine, of that which is beyond our understanding. As human beings evolve, we have access to qualities of power that before would have been understood as evil.

Only the mystic who is not frightened of nonexistence can approach the darkness without fear of destruction. One who has been absorbed in love can encounter forces that would damage anything created. Free from the opposition of good and evil, the mystic has passed through the ring of fire that keeps humanity within the sphere of cause and effect. Protected by both the darkness and the light of love, the mystic recognizes that everything belongs to the One. We may have fear

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