Worship(Wershape) and the LHP

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I wrote this post in another (non LHP) thread.
While I doubt it will generate any response there,
I think it might spur some interesting discussion here.
(I hope so anyway)

I use the word etymologies Wer and Shape
in place of WorShip.
I Cast a new Spell(ing) there
because I feel it better embodies the essence of the word.
(Worship)

After reading my quoted post,
I would love to know your own thoughts
on the concept of 'Worship'.

What types/forms of WerShape
do you feel are in keeping with the LHP?

Worship (Wershape) as I See it

is about Shaping (or Posturing) OneSelf
to some form/idea of (personal) Worth.

1.This can either indicate active/purposeful Self Becoming;
Changing/reShaping/reForming...Altering/Altaring OneSelf,
in accordance with One's (most exaulted-noble, lofty, fantastic)
forms/IDeas/I'mages of personal Worth.
(this is the kind I personally find most engaging, and practical)

or

2. Taking on a Posture before some"Other"
(usually 'higher'-loftier, more noble or fantastic- and often 'unreachable')
form/idea/person(a) of 'personal worth'.
The attitude of a mental/emotional posture is often reflected in bodily posture.
On one's knees, standing with arms raised up, lying prostrate.
It is another way of shaping one's Self to an Idea of (personal) Worth.

3. And as I consider more,
One can also become a reflection of the Shape of an'other.
Posturing as a mirror, so to speak, so that others see (the form of) that thing they Value
when they look upon them.

4. I suppose 'voluntary posession' could also be a form of Worship/Wershape.
This is where 'You' give up your 'You'ness'
so that some Other form (of your choosing) can 'live through you'.
In such case that 'thing' shapes 'you' from the inside out.
"It" "becomes you".

I find Worship/Wershape to be a fascinating subject.

 

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OK, I'll start.

The two forms of Worship that make the most sense to me
are that of Self Becoming, Self TransFormation
or the Shaping of the Self
as Inspired by some ('higher' or exaulted) I'mage or another,
(to the Realization of our Own Godhood)

and that of, say, pleasing a lover
in both inner and outer posture.
(to 'bask in' the Godhood of an'other)
Shaping one's Self to their desire/s,
the desire of the "Other" (God/Goddess)
because it is Your Desire to please, serve and exalt this Beloved Other.

I see that we are the Gods that Create our own Gods anyway.
(Human Beings are Creators by their very Nature)
So if we shape ourSelves to reflect, channel or Be As
our Own Gods (or the Gods of our Mind Set)
then to me that is simply the actualization,
or realization of our Own God concepts IN Us.
Or, we (seek to) Become (as) the Gods of Our Own Creation.

Our Gods are realized/REALized In Us,
as we Become 'more' "Us" through them.
and they become more "them" through 'us'.
They come to life in us,
and change us,
and empower us.

That is what I mean by WerShape anyway.
Shaping One's Self to an Idea (or Persona) of Heavenly Worth.

 

[Iti oj]

Not sure what to say here. Those whose Who Worship probably wership as well.
Its about mind sets

 

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Not sure what to say here. Those whose Who Worship probably wership as well.
Its about mind sets

Yes. I agree with that.

Even those who "Worship" in a more traditional RHP manner.
I personally still see it as the same basic process.

Personal Re'formation in light of some Idea/Ideal.


(one day I might figure out why my posts are so hard to respond to) :sad:

 

[Iti oj]

Body language is critical when t comes to interpersonal communication i see no reason why this wouldn't be so with yourself and deities as well. It sets the context and the feeling

 

[Adramelek]

Good thread UV! I am personally an adherent of a psyche-worshipping religion. My goal as a Setian is to Become a living embodiment of that which is my most highest, noble, and exalted Self - to Become the Truth of my own Being. I do this through the WerShaping or Working with both the Egyptian god Set, the creator of the psyche, and Ma'at the goddess of Truth. By "WerShaping" I mean to fashion or shape my Self after their example, to Become a reflection of what they symbolize. In other words, when I say I "WerShape" Set I don't mean that I seek to become Set but rather I seek to Become Set-like - I divinity in my own right ordered in and of my own unique Self.

To quote Set from the Book of Coming Forth by Night: "Where I my Self to displace the Cosmic Intertia, I should be forced to become a new measure of consistency. I would cease to be One, for I should become All."

Xeper.
/Adramelek\

 

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Does anyone else here consider that they participate in any kind of worship?

Any thoughts on worship at all?

 

[Infinitum]

My stance (for the moment) is pretty negative towards worshiping any deity. I'm done with trying to be "worthy" in the eyes of someone or something. I want to be worthy to myself. The last thing I need to do right now is to reflect someone else, when my highest priority is to dig deep into myself and find Me. I have things I want to shape myself closer to, but they're all based on my past experiences of myself, not an outside force.

On the other hand I'm open to the posibility that I will one day find (or encounter in a mystical sense) a deity that will inspire me in a way I'm not aware of yet. If or when that happens it will probably be something like a student-mentor relationship. Who knows, though, maybe that could change...

I guess that means my "worship" is very much "wershape". I haven't actually thought about it as such, more as an obstacle I have to get past to get back to doing the "real stuff" again. Maybe I should re-evaluate my attitude towards it.

Not sure this was useful to anyone else, but I think I got somthing from deciding to post here. Thanks, UV.

 

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Does anyone else here consider that they participate in any kind of worship?

Any thoughts on worship at all?

Do I worship? Absolutely not, although I do respect and honor. There is a big difference between the two. I see no point in worship, at least as commonly defined, in anyway. The act of respectfully remaining in place, the place being below someone/thing that is above. Where the sense is, I do not see it. The goal should be equality with that which is above: our Higher Self, Gods, whatever. To accept your place below is to die.

 

[Adramelek]

]Do I worship? Absolutely not, although I do respect and honor. There is a big difference between the two.[/quote]

Good point Doors. I do not worship Set in the sense of surrendering my Self to him/It. Rather I seek to honor, admire, and to become within my own Self a reflection of That which Is Set, a unique and divine Being in my own right.

Xeper.
/Adramelek\

 

[Twig pentagram]

Does anyone else here consider that they participate in any kind of worship?

Any thoughts on worship at all?

I only practice sexual worship.

 

[Adramelek]

I only practice sexual worship.

Twig pentagram, what do you mean by "sexual worship"?

/Adramelek\

 

[Twig pentagram]

Twig pentagram, what do you mean by "sexual worship"?

/Adramelek\

This is one of those subjects that is buried deep within my book of shadows.
And I don't think it's time to reveal this chapter. :nightcraw:

 

[Adramelek]

This is one of those subjects that is buried deep within my book of shadows.
And I don't think it's time to reveal this chapter. :nightcraw:

Fare enough... :bat:

Xeper.
/Adramelek\