by Michelle Belanger
There are many beyond ourselves who have the potential for
power. They also undergo a process like our Becoming which
consists primarily of a expanded awareness and an awakening to
their greater Self. This commonly occurs with the onset of
puberty, although it may happen later or earlier, depending on
nature and circumstance. These are commonly referred to as the
Awakened. Their ways and their powers are diverse.
Like us, many of the Awakened follow a particular archetype.
They use this archetype as a symbol to define themselves and their
powers. They have a fundamental connection to the energy of this
archetype, and although human in body, they are something more in
spirit. Angels, witches, the Fey, Otherkin, Shifters, these are
but a few of the archetypes that may be followed. Like ourselves,
it may be that such individuals are responsible for inspiring much
of the folklore that gave rise to the archetype in the first place
and now, in a less spiritually open time, they have only the
buried grains of truth lingering in the folklore to fall back upon
to define themselves. Like us, they are human and Other. They are
spiritual travelers who take up bodies as garments. We should
always treat them with respect, for ultimately, we serve common
goals.
You will be attracted to the Awakened in much the same manner
that you are drawn to Potentials of our kind. Much is unspoken and
unconscious. Trust that your greater Self is guiding you, for it
knows and understands what may not always be accessible to your
conscious mind.
Like ourselves, the Awakened can perceive and manipulate the
many layers of reality. They call themselves by many names and
they follow many diverse paths. Most of the Awakened draw their
power from the positive, generative forces of reality. Thus, they
may fear us when they first encounter us. This fear arises from
ignorance. Though we are darkness and they are light, we all work
toward the same goal. We each in our way bring awareness to the
world, catalyzing those with potential toward Awakening.
When we come upon one who is verging upon Awakening, it is our
duty to guide and instruct them. Do not mistake every Awakened
being for a Potential of our kind. Nor should you attempt to push
those not of our kind into accepting our ways and our arts. This
way is not for everyone, and no one should ever be forced into
following it. Be aware that some may resonate with more than one
archetype, and these are the most difficult of all to identify and
to educate. They may have much in common with us, but there will
be limits to what we can explain and help them understand. In all
cases, serve your function as a catalyst, helping them toward
their path but not seeking to define that path for them.
Ultimately, each person must walk their path alone.
Next: VII.
Fledglings
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