We will analyze the Natural Laws as a cause
and effect consequence of experience; for
example, the consequence of being hungry
is to desire food–this is logic that is simple
and easy to understand.
The Truth is an objective singular reality,
within which we move, breathe and have
our being. There is but one Truth, yet infinite
perspectives of this Truth. As such, each
individual has a unique take on the Universe
by way of his or her awareness and resulting
actions.
A primary aspect of Natural Law is free
will. A personality, by nature of its very
existence in the Universe, has the right to
choose: to agree and disagree, to observe
and ignore even reality itself, and has
an inescapable connection to all other
objects or beings. To further investigate the
principles of Natural Law, we might touch
upon the seven fundamental axioms of
Hermetic Philosophy, as explored at length
in the Kybalion.
The first principle is the Principle of
Mentalism or Awareness.
“I think therefore, I AM”
~ René Descartes
Consciousness is fundamental to all life.
We experience reality by becoming aware
of it, and in so doing, develop an understanding of it by way of awareness. Awareness is the ability to choose where we focus
our attention, observing the corresponding
relationships that exist both around us and
within us.
The second principle of Hermetic Philosophy
is the Principle of Correspondence, the law
that all things have an inherent underlying
relationship with all other things. When
we choose to observe a thing, we develop
awareness of it, and in turn of the objective
relationships operating within it. For example,
when an apple falls from a tree, we observe
its motion towards the Earth, which is
reflected within our minds as a recognition
of gravity. Gravity does not require our recognition to function, but when we choose
to acknowledge it, we can work with it in a
harmonious manner.
The remaining principles of Hermetic Philosophy further provide a basis for reality itself.
The Principle of Vibration is such that all
things are in a constant state of motion. The
Principle of Polarity states that all seeming