Chapter Ten
So the next morning after they had had breakfast, they
gathered for their first lesson. The Old Fox seated them in The
Temple in a circle; man, woman, man woman they sat. And he sat in
their center.
2 "Now, whenever you teach," he told them, "this
is always how you are to make the circle....with The Teacher in
the center, and the students around them, alternately, male and
female. You may teach up to ten students to a time, but never
more than that, though less is permitted. If there are others who
want to learn, they may observe, but may not take part until
there are spaces in the circle. Do you all understand?
3 Silver Fox raised his hand. "I do not, Lord, at all. What
difference does it make? If there were a hundred to teach,
wouldn't it be better? And why not put the women on one side of
the room, and the men on the other?"
4 "The answers to your questions are simple," The Old
Fox replied, "and will become more apparent as we learn.
First of all, we sit in the circle because it is the easiest way
for The Lords to protect us. As Their energy flows around the
circle like a mighty invisible river, a light is generated, that
only Spirit can see. But that Light cleanses, driving away all
evil, making the circle pure. We sit alternately, so that the
energy will flow smoothly. If all the men were on one side of the
room, and all the women were on another, the circle would be
unbalanced. Do you understand, my brother?"
5 "I think so," he said, "but why only ten?"
6 "So you can give each student the individual attention
that they need. Any more than ten, and you would be stretched too
far. You would rapidly use up your power and burn yourself out.
7 Follow Spirit's directions! They are wise. They know what is
good. Do not be impatient. It is one of the worst emotions of
all.
8 Now before you begin, there is a warning I must give you. You
will be taught the Ways of Truth and as your inner eyes are
opened, you will be able to see the secrets in men's hearts.
9 You will know who lies and who speaks the truth. You will make
fair decisions and do good for your people. And those who worship
darkness, who want to keep the people ignorant and unkowing, will
hate you for The Light you give the people. For they would rather
have them dependant on the gods and easily susceptible to their
tyranny and lies.
10 Because you hold The Truth and because you have The Power,
there are those that will seek your life. And if they cannot take
your life, they will speak lies of you, trying to discredit you.
All manner of evil will they accuse you of because they hate The
Light that is inside you.
11 But if you persevere, if you fear not evil, and do The Lords
Will, then a great reward shall be yours. For The Lords have said
to me 'Those who serve My children and protect them from evil,
those will I raise to a great glory. Those, shall I give holy
names.'
12 Now, what shall it be? Are there any among you that wish to
leave, or, shall we begin?"
13 And as he turned to each student, they bowed their heads and
said, "Let us begin."
14 "Very well," continued The Old Fox, "then
whatever happens fear not, for The Lords are with you. Now, the
first thing you must do before you do any holy work, rather it is
presiding in The Temple, or giving someone a message from a loved
one, you must first protect youreselves, and this is how you are
to do it. Put your hands together and touch your finger-tips.
Now, open them up and spread them as far as you can. This is The
Lords' Temple. You carry it with you wherever you go, and
whenever you pray, you are to do in like manner.
15 Now, three times you repeat "I surround myself with The
White Light of Spirit, and nothing but good shall enter my
Light." And as they were directed, the students obeyed.
"Now," The Old Fox announced, "The Lords protect
you."
16 "That is all?" Morning Glory Hawk asked. "Those
few simple words?"
17 "That is all," The Old Fox told her. "That is
all you need. Now that you are protected, you may open
yourselves. Extend your hands and take the hand of that one next
to you. Relax, and empty your mind. Let your spirit drift.
18 Think of a clear, cool, dark night. You are staring into the
cloud-covered sky and see only the darkness. Empty your minds.
See only the darkness, only the emptiness. Let every thought be
swallowed by it. Let it eat up all desire until everything is
gone."
19 "It's frightening," said Little Bay Blossom Fox.
"It is so empty...so vast. I am affraid I will become
lost."
20 "It is all right," The Old Fox comforted,
"Spirit is with you. You are never, ever alone. Feel for
Them in the darkness, and you will know They are there. You are
surrounded by Their Light. Even though you are in the darkness,
They are there."
21 The girl began to calm. "Yes," she said, "Yes,
I feel it...a softness; a gentleness."
22 "Good," The Old Fox continued. "If you ever
look into the darkness and feel anything else, turn away from it.
Never touch it! If it is not what you feel now, it is not The
Lords."
23 Now, there is a speck of Light exactly in the middle before
you. It is like the tiniest ember of a fire, but it grows larger
and larger. Do not force it. You can never force it. Let it come
of of its own accord. I want each of you to tell me when you see
The Light."
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