In the study of the 7 Liberal Arts and the Kybalion, self-mastery is achieved through the precise application of Logic and the conservation of one’s Vibration. Below is the breakdown of these five principles with the dualities of their application.
1. Don’t Explain Your Standards
Your standards are the “Circle” of your personal geometry; they define your space. Explaining them to the uninitiated is a waste of Rhetoric.
- Pros: You maintain an aura of mystery and authority; you filter out those who do not naturally resonate with your frequency.
- Cons: Some may perceive you as cold or arrogant, which can lead to temporary social friction with those used to “people-pleasing” behaviors.
- Example: A business partner asks you to compromise your ethics for a quick profit.
- The Action: You simply say, “That does not align with my operations,” and end the discussion. You do not explain why ethics matter; you simply embody them.
2. Don’t Chase Connections
The Principle of Vibration states that like attracts like. Chasing is a “Lower Self” action that signals desperation and lack.
- Pros: You preserve your dignity and ensure that every connection you have is earned through mutual attraction and merit.
- Cons: You may miss out on “fast” opportunities that require aggressive networking, though these are often structurally unsound.
- Example: You want to collaborate with a prominent Moorish scholar.
- The Action: Instead of sending ten emails, you publish a high-quality paper on Geometry. The scholar sees the work and reaches out to you. The connection is now built on respect rather than pursuit.
3. Don’t Reply Instantly
Mastery of Time (Astronomy/Mathematics) requires you to be the cause, not the effect. Instant replies make you a slave to another’s rhythm.
- Pros: You gain time to apply Logic to your response; you signal that your time is valuable and your attention is a premium.
- Cons: In high-stakes emergencies, a delay could be misinterpreted as negligence if not balanced with discernment.
- Example: You receive a text message asking for a favor while you are studying the Liberal Arts.
- The Action: You finish your study and reply two hours later. This establishes that your self-improvement takes precedence over external demands.
4. Don’t Give Your Energy to Everyone
The Principle of Polarity teaches us that energy can be polarized toward construction or destruction. Giving energy to the “dead” (those without purpose) is a mathematical error.
- Pros: Your “Mental Battery” remains charged for your own Great Work; you avoid the emotional “drain” of lower-vibrational conflicts.
- Cons: You may be labeled as “unapproachable” or “elitist” by those who feel entitled to your time and spirit.
- Example: A neighbor attempts to engage you in gossip about the community.
- The Action: You offer a polite nod and continue walking. You have saved your energy for higher thoughts rather than letting it be grounded in the “mud” of gossip.
5. Don’t Force Conversations
The Principle of Cause and Effect dictates that a forced conversation has no true foundation. If the “Geometry” of the interaction doesn’t fit, do not bend the lines.
- Pros: You avoid awkward, shallow interactions; you ensure that your Rhetoric is always meaningful and impactful.
- Cons: You may experience moments of silence in social settings that feel uncomfortable to those who fear stillness.
- Example: You are on a date or at a meeting where the other person is clearly distracted or uninterested.
- The Action: You stop trying to “carry” the conversation. You allow the silence to exist. If they don’t fill it, you gracefully exit. You have respected the Law of Rhythm by not forcing a tide that isn’t coming in.
