The Secret Science: Escaping the Human Matrix & Hermeticism
Explore The Secret Science and Hermeticism with Lena and Miles. Learn how John Baines and the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus help us escape the human matrix.
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True free will only comes when you stop making decisions based on what’s convenient and start making them from your highest self, moving from being an unaware slave to the matrix to a self-realized Stellar Man.
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The Secret Science refers to the study of Hermeticism, which focuses on the natural laws governing everything from the universe to individual thoughts. Based on the teachings of John Baines, also known as Dario Salas Sommer, this approach encourages individuals to look at life practically and personally. It serves as a guide for those who feel a persistent sense that something is off with social conventionalisms, offering a path to move beyond programmed behaviors.
John Baines, who also wrote under the name Dario Salas Sommer, was a prominent figure who founded an institute in Santiago, Chile. His work focuses on bringing ancient esoteric principles and Hermeticism into modern psychological practice. By studying the natural laws attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, Baines provides a framework for understanding the human condition and escaping the metaphorical human matrix that limits personal and philosophical growth.
In the context of this podcast, the human matrix represents the cracks in the veneer of social and philosophical conventionalisms that many people feel but rarely address. Hermeticism offers a way to escape this matrix by understanding the natural laws of the universe. Tracing back to the Egyptian god Thoth, or Hermes Trismegistus, these ancient teachings provide a signal for individuals to reframe their discomfort as an invitation to pursue a more authentic, unprogrammed life path.
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