Manifestations and Realization of Matrices

As mentioned repeatedly, from the perspective of the Myth we are discussing, mind is regarded as a universal ability to distinguish subject–object pairs and thus to carry out the gradual realization of all potentials contained in the universe.

At the same time, each individual cognitive stream, each internally coherent direction of such awareness, manifests itself in a chain of incarnations, relying on the current self-description in a given situation – the body.

And just as, for the “stabilization” of the system of relationships, the chain of reflections of the perceived “reality”, the stream of mind relies on the corresponding body, so, to stabilize its inner structure, it relies on a stable quasi-state – the so-called “matrix” or “measure” of mind.

We discussed such “stationary” states of the stream can be of varying degrees of synthesis and constructiveness, and the searching within the stream for matrices superior to current ones, and activating them, is one of the most important tasks of self-development.

At the same time, the activity of a matrix within the mind may have two sources: 1) the mind’s own efforts and 2) the inducing influence of a stronger bearer of this matrix.

It is precisely the second case that takes place when the mind is “encompassed” by a force – in the case of demonic possession or in the case of “divine descent.”

In other words, when we speak of the “incarnation” of a deity in a human being, most often we mean that the higher bearer of one or another matrix induced its activation (or even realization) in a weaker stream of mind, transforming it to accomplish a particular goal.

Nevertheless, it is clear that even in the case of such induction, the recipient mind must be ready for the activation of the corresponding matrix; it must have the capacity, resources, and prerequisites for its manifestation.

Therefore, in this case one can speak of a kind of “loan” of the matrix, since the potential previously accumulated by the mind manifests with the help of another, leading, stream of mind.

It is by this mechanism that “sudden” realizations often occur, when a seemingly unprepared person manifests the properties of a much larger matrix. It is clear that we are talking about the “awakening” of already worked through, but possibilities forgotten or obscured by defilements.

At the same time, it may involve both evolutionary and destructive matrices; the accumulated “potential for evil” can also be noticed and supported by a demonic being, which leads to the sudden emergence of a serious criminal. Let us note once again that far from all such “infernal villains” are a product of possession; many of them simply manifest their own evil, slumbering under layers of good upbringing and moral restraint. Therefore, it is so important to identify and “dissolve” the shadow: if we do not do this ourselves, there is a high probability that our evil will be discovered, supported, and activated by other forces. It is precisely “good” people with an unworked shadow who often become “sudden” renegades, traitors, and criminals, easily slipping onto the path of destruction.

However, “divine intervention” can also be subjectively unfavorable: if a being — formed by a stream of mind that previously accumulated the capacities for manifesting a particular creative matrix — chooses a different development path, the discovery and activation of these “sleeping potentials” can mix the streams of realization and, as a result, turn the being into a blind “executor of a mission,” deprived of its will and freedom of choice, which is never beneficial for the stream of mind itself. One could say that such potentials are also a kind of “shadow,” even if they seem beautiful, noble, and exalted.

Thus, not every activation of a higher matrix is good for mind. Only when its depths are sufficiently well illuminated, when it spares no effort in self-inquiry and the identification of potentials “matured for realization,” can it detect dangers in time of losing freedom of choice and transform such undesirable possibilities in time.

For a Magus, it is undesirable to be possessed by evil or be a ‘bearer of a higher mission’ since both violate his highest value – freedom.

Accordingly, a Magus must, on the one hand, identify and integrate his shadow, and on the other hand, approach the selection consciously and discerningly of those matrices whose activation is useful and desirable at this stage of his Way.