Of course you are correct that the wisdom is not mainstream, but it has to begin somewhere. Only a small percentage of mainstream practitioners of these disciplines will tap into the wisdom and power of the practices. The practices are also being watered down as a result.

But it intrigues me that the basic concepts of these practices have made it into the mainstream. I think that is cause for some optimism, and that is what I was getting at.

The number of true students of the esoteric arts are increasing from the exposure, and society in general is more receptive. I believe that the true power and wisdom will always (in our lifetime) be realized by the few. They don’t call it esoteric for nothing

I also believe strongly in the potential for society to slowly gain understanding and acceptance of these things.

Thanks for the good question.

Is the wisdom, really? Or only the commercially viable symbolism?

Well I would say that we are animals first, which is why we need to be good animals. It is the foundation that we build our humanity on. But I disagree with your friend. We are capable of wondrous things — far beyond amusing ourselves. I think we all know this; we just don’t want to own it. Owning it means we have to do something about it

You’re welcome for the stumble, and it’s nice to meet you also.

Me? I haven’t decided yet.

Thank you for the stumble – highly appreciated, and nice to meet you.