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Since you mentioned initiation work and the importance of embodied structure —
here’s something from my side that shaped how I operate.
A few years back I started experimenting with protocol stability during ritual work.
Not the aesthetics, not the tools —
but what I call “load-bearing moments” inside a working.
I noticed something simple but important:
Every operation has a point where the entire structure is most fragile —
not at the beginning, and not at the peak,
but in that subtle transition where intention solidifies into direction.
Most people never notice it, because it looks like “nothing is happening”.
But that’s exactly where everything is happening.
So I began mapping those points intentionally.
Tracking:
• when the atmosphere tightens,
• when attention naturally contracts,
• when the operator’s breathing rhythm shifts,
• and when the space feels like it’s “waiting” for the next move.
Once I understood that, my workings became much more precise.
If I moved too soon — the structure scattered.
If I moved too late — the momentum decayed.
But exactly on that load-bearing moment?
Everything aligned almost effortlessly.
It taught me that ritual competence isn’t about memorizing scripts —
it’s about reading the internal architecture in real time.
You mentioned resetting candidates to a new starting point —
that resonated with me more than you probably intended.
Anyway, since you asked for an exchange,
that’s one piece from my side.
here’s something from my side that shaped how I operate.
A few years back I started experimenting with protocol stability during ritual work.
Not the aesthetics, not the tools —
but what I call “load-bearing moments” inside a working.
I noticed something simple but important:
Every operation has a point where the entire structure is most fragile —
not at the beginning, and not at the peak,
but in that subtle transition where intention solidifies into direction.
Most people never notice it, because it looks like “nothing is happening”.
But that’s exactly where everything is happening.
So I began mapping those points intentionally.
Tracking:
• when the atmosphere tightens,
• when attention naturally contracts,
• when the operator’s breathing rhythm shifts,
• and when the space feels like it’s “waiting” for the next move.
Once I understood that, my workings became much more precise.
If I moved too soon — the structure scattered.
If I moved too late — the momentum decayed.
But exactly on that load-bearing moment?
Everything aligned almost effortlessly.
It taught me that ritual competence isn’t about memorizing scripts —
it’s about reading the internal architecture in real time.
You mentioned resetting candidates to a new starting point —
that resonated with me more than you probably intended.
Anyway, since you asked for an exchange,
that’s one piece from my side.
here’s something from my side that shaped how I operate.
A few years back I started experimenting with protocol stability during ritual work.
Not the aesthetics, not the tools —
but what I call “load-bearing moments” inside a working.
I noticed something simple but important:
Every operation has a point where the entire structure is most fragile —
not at the beginning, and not at the peak,
but in that subtle transition where intention solidifies into direction.
Most people never notice it, because it looks like “nothing is happening”.
But that’s exactly where everything is happening.
So I began mapping those points intentionally.
Tracking:
• when the atmosphere tightens,
• when attention naturally contracts,
• when the operator’s breathing rhythm shifts,
• and when the space feels like it’s “waiting” for the next move.
Once I understood that, my workings became much more precise.
If I moved too soon — the structure scattered.
If I moved too late — the momentum decayed.
But exactly on that load-bearing moment?
Everything aligned almost effortlessly.
It taught me that ritual competence isn’t about memorizing scripts —
it’s about reading the internal architecture in real time.
You mentioned resetting candidates to a new starting point —
that resonated with me more than you probably intended.
Anyway, since you asked for an exchange,
that’s one piece from my side.
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Since you mentioned initiation work and the importance of embodied structure —I will speak about 'initiation officers' generally . I am finding it hard to think what the hardest part was . It was mostly good stuff. I would say its hard to find the right magical people , but in a group with a specific focus there were a few choices . I suppose the hardest part is doing that with people that have a larger ego , are selfish, clutch for power, have other agendas , are not 'thesbians' . The initiations are in the form of dramatic ritual ) and my specific style - and hence the group's - was to present things to the best of our ability . But people like that dont often get to the degrees that is wise to draw officers from , and initiators - higher degrees again .
Always exceptions of course .
? Ooops ... I meant officers , in practicing the rituals , often in that case I would be aside helping , or be one of the officers , or play the candidates part ..... sometimes I would be a 'naughty candidate ' .... ( actually , I cant recall a 'naughty candidate in any of the rituals anywhere ..... some might say I was one)
Oooo I could tell some stories about that ! (not here though )
Not in my local group . There are are ways around that . I came very close to it once myself , right at the beginning of an initiation ceremony ; Every thing was going great , the set up, the temple looked great , I had good officers , a few members there to witness . All eyes are on me as 'the example'. The Candidate , a good friend made a year or so back when he came into the group , a lot older than us , very old actually but dedicated and sincere . Everyone is waiting on me , I am calm and still .... no doubt they are thinking I am gathering energy or focus or something .....
Inside I am ' What the hell is the first line ... whatthehellisthefirstline ... whatthehellisthefirstline .... whatthehellisthefirstline ... noooooo ! '
- Nothing worked - blank ! After a little panic I told myself to calm down and think ..... start from the beginning; what is this about and why am I here ? .... I am here to do Br N ....'s ........ initiation .....
'' < Ahem > Brethren, we are gathered here today to celebrate Br N .... 's ...... ''
Apparently my initial bluff worked , later people told me I started off very calm and 'dignified ' - I fessed up later .
Ohhh they hated it and bitched about it ........
Same with the other side of things ..... did some 'seminar' type of stuff too , our 'demos' were very well recieved , we were known to have a distinctive style and effect .
Ya get out what ya put in ( plus a bit more if you mix it right )
Anyway ... you said you were here to exchange .... must be your turn soon ?
here’s something from my side that shaped how I operate.
A few years back I started experimenting with protocol stability during ritual work.
Not the aesthetics, not the tools —
but what I call “load-bearing moments” inside a working.
I noticed something simple but important:
Every operation has a point where the entire structure is most fragile —
not at the beginning, and not at the peak,
but in that subtle transition where intention solidifies into direction.
Most people never notice it, because it looks like “nothing is happening”.
But that’s exactly where everything is happening.
So I began mapping those points intentionally.
Tracking:
• when the atmosphere tightens,
• when attention naturally contracts,
• when the operator’s breathing rhythm shifts,
• and when the space feels like it’s “waiting” for the next move.
Once I understood that, my workings became much more precise.
If I moved too soon — the structure scattered.
If I moved too late — the momentum decayed.
But exactly on that load-bearing moment?
Everything aligned almost effortlessly.
It taught me that ritual competence isn’t about memorizing scripts —
it’s about reading the internal architecture in real time.
You mentioned resetting candidates to a new starting point —
that resonated with me more than you probably intended.
Anyway, since you asked for an exchange,
that’s one piece from my side.
