Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 23:21:41 GMT -5
The terms microcosm and macrocosm mean "little world" and "big world" respectively. The microcosm refers to the world of the self, while the macrocosm refers to the world around you.
For those of you who come from Wiccan, Kabbalistic, or Hermetic backgrounds, you may be familiar with the phrase "As above, so below." This is in reference to the idea that what you do internally affects the world on an external level, and vise versa.
To be balanced in both microcosm and macrocosm means that one has the ability to make changes to oneself that reflects upon their life and world around then. And conversely, to affect the world around them helps one to change oneself. When both are in balance, one can do much good.
This connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm has much to do with the interconnectedness of the Force between ourselves and the rest of the world. When you can understand the connection between the micro and the macro, you can further your understanding of the Force and why it works. This is one key to understanding its nature. Understanding this balance will help us to discover our own balance and harmony with the world and as Shadow Jedi.
As a side note, this concept of macro and micro is also a basic principle in magick.
Suggestions on meditating on these ideas:
1) Think of how your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are reflected in the world around you. If you have ever started out your day in a bad way, only to have it come back at you with endless amounts of stress, conflicts, and obstacles--that is one example.
2) Think of how each person you meet is a mirror. Often what we hate or criticize in others, we have a flaw in ourselves. Also, the traits we like and admire in others are traits that we have. Think of how our personal heroes could show us our potential to do good that already exists in ourselves, and how when we see what we dislike, how we can get rid of that quality in ourselves.
Any thoughts, questions, or comments, please post them here.
~Alena
For those of you who come from Wiccan, Kabbalistic, or Hermetic backgrounds, you may be familiar with the phrase "As above, so below." This is in reference to the idea that what you do internally affects the world on an external level, and vise versa.
To be balanced in both microcosm and macrocosm means that one has the ability to make changes to oneself that reflects upon their life and world around then. And conversely, to affect the world around them helps one to change oneself. When both are in balance, one can do much good.
This connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm has much to do with the interconnectedness of the Force between ourselves and the rest of the world. When you can understand the connection between the micro and the macro, you can further your understanding of the Force and why it works. This is one key to understanding its nature. Understanding this balance will help us to discover our own balance and harmony with the world and as Shadow Jedi.
As a side note, this concept of macro and micro is also a basic principle in magick.
Suggestions on meditating on these ideas:
1) Think of how your thoughts, feelings, and perceptions are reflected in the world around you. If you have ever started out your day in a bad way, only to have it come back at you with endless amounts of stress, conflicts, and obstacles--that is one example.
2) Think of how each person you meet is a mirror. Often what we hate or criticize in others, we have a flaw in ourselves. Also, the traits we like and admire in others are traits that we have. Think of how our personal heroes could show us our potential to do good that already exists in ourselves, and how when we see what we dislike, how we can get rid of that quality in ourselves.
Any thoughts, questions, or comments, please post them here.
~Alena