Choosing an order
-
Thanks Jim,
I was beginning to think that all of my posts weren't showing up or something
That is an interesting recommendation. Obviously, the A.'.A.'. doesn't require a whole lot of physical attendance either, however, that order you linked looks like they would be more apt to dealing with newbies like me than the A.'.A.'. would. According to their FAQ it looks like the meetings are once a month? Indeed, that would be more doable. It's still a pretty hardcore trek from GA to CA, but maybe after I finish my bachelors, I could look into something like that! Thanks again.
-ANEA
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." -
A.L. meetings are once a month. Attendance isn't required except by officers. It only takes three officers to do the ritual and run a lodge.
Someone from a great distance wouldn't be expected to appear in person except for the three occassions of their own degree steps, and, of course, whenever else they could. We would, of course, stay in touch in between
Just so you know (since the web site doesn't say), A.L. was created by Anna-Kria King and myself (as private property not directly connected to any Order) to provide both entry-level access to ceremony and teaching, as well as provide a place for people at all levels to meet in fellowship.
-
Very cool!
I assumed you were one of the two "grand masters" that founded the order after you said "we" would stay in touch. I am definitely interested, but I think it would be appropriate to talk a little before I decide to apply to AL. I have probably a million questions I could ask you, however, I don't feel it's appropriate to address any of them in this thread since I don't want to derail the topic. Feel free to PM me or send me an e-mail so we can talk further (I check both almost every day). At your convenience, hope to hear from you.
Also, HWNH, I would recommend you take a look at the site Jim linked too. It may be something that would work for you as well.
-ANEA
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." -
On <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.AspirantstoLight.org">www.AspirantstoLight.org</a><!-- w -->, click the Contacts link at the top, and click the email link for the Los Angeles lodge. That's probably the best way to carry on a conversation.
-
Glad to see the Aspirants To Light is active. I saw the web page before, but didn't know if it was still an active order.
From reading thusfar it seems that this may be a good entry point for a beginner (like myself) to understand the dynamics of a lodge system before committing to a group that requires more time in attendance like possibly the TOT. One of my obstacles, even living so close, is that I take care of son till after 7pm when my wife gets home. Therefore, I've feel that out of respect to a group or teacher that I should wait till I can dedicate more time and not be a let down. However, once a month can be planned out and I can find a way of scheduling that consistently most likley. I will read up a bit more on it - thanks.
-
Yes, a second thank you for sharing this avenue. Would this also be a good direction for eventually establishing a College of Thelema study group in the area?
-
@AvshalomBinyamin said
"Yes, a second thank you for sharing this avenue. Would this also be a good direction for eventually establishing a College of Thelema study group in the area?"
Yes.
-
Thanks!
-
@Jim Eshelman said
"On www.AspirantstoLight.org, click the Contacts link at the top, and click the email link for the Los Angeles lodge. That's probably the best way to carry on a conversation."
Done! You should be recieving my life story via e-mail soon, if you haven't already.
I must add... For us non-californians, this thread has been like christmas morning, and we got our red ryder we've been wanting!
-ANEA
"When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."PS. Don't let geography fool you, I'm a californian at heart. :3
-
"You'll shoot your eye out!" Sorry, couldn't resist
-
@Jim Eshelman said
"On www.AspirantstoLight.org, click the Contacts link at the top, and click the email link for the Los Angeles lodge. That's probably the best way to carry on a conversation."
Was this conversation only going to take place after joining the AL? I’m just curious because a month has passed, and I still haven’t received a reply to the e-mail I sent. Please forgive me if I come across as impatient. I just wanted to make sure that I understood this post correctly.
Thanks,
-ANEA
-
@ANEA said
"
@Jim Eshelman said
"On www.AspirantstoLight.org, click the Contacts link at the top, and click the email link for the Los Angeles lodge. That's probably the best way to carry on a conversation."Was this conversation only going to take place after joining the AL? I’m just curious because a month has passed, and I still haven’t received a reply to the e-mail I sent. Please forgive me if I come across as impatient. I just wanted to make sure that I understood this post correctly."
The problem is that you targetted your long email directly at me and emphasized that you were only interested in an answer from me personally. Normally I would have nothing to do with that process (it would be handled by officers of the lodge itself) and, in that month, I've overseen two large projectrs at work, been sick a week, and spent a week out of the country. I'd be happy to answer, but I'm not really going to have time to look up and handle additional email stuff until mid-July. (Currently buried in the last weeks of preparing for an annual three-day seminar at the end of May, then two more events through early July - that's the way my life goes.)
I recommend you send another letter, don't aim it at me in the slightest, make it only a couple of paragraphs at most (expressing your interest or whatever) - this will get the attention of those who have been allowing you your privacy by not reading your prior email.
-
@Jim Eshelman said
"The problem is that you targetted your long email directly at me and emphasized that you were only interested in an answer from me personally. Normally I would have nothing to do with that process (it would be handled by officers of the lodge itself) and, in that month, I've overseen two large projectrs at work, been sick a week, and spent a week out of the country. I'd be happy to answer, but I'm not really going to have time to look up and handle additional email stuff until mid-July. (Currently buried in the last weeks of preparing for an annual three-day seminar at the end of May, then two more events through early July - that's the way my life goes.)
I recommend you send another letter, don't aim it at me in the slightest, make it only a couple of paragraphs at most (expressing your interest or whatever) - this will get the attention of those who have been allowing you your privacy by not reading your prior email."
That's completely understandable. I'll do that. Thanks for the reply, Jim.
-ANEA