Many Kinds of Transformation
Actually, only some types of self-transformation are important. A skinny person can transform by working out regularly and growing very muscular. A vain person can transform with plastic surgery. Those are examples of kinds of personal transformation that are not important in the overall scheme of things, though they matter to the individual. Learnig new skills, or making changes in your appearance is transformation, but when most people today speak of self-transformation they mean spiritual self-transformation, and that is important.
The Meaning of Spiritual Transformation
“The aim of the System of techniques in our Church and Order is, as I keep reiterating, the transformation of humans to higher beings in contact with universal
powers by means of higher states of Consciousness.” Gene Savoy, Sr (Theological lecture)
There are many kinds of personal growth, but our concern here is for self-transformation of the spiritual kind, and along with it, the spiritual transformation of the world, for the two must happen together. This transformation of Man and the world is what Cosolargy is all about.
“The System of Cosolargy. It is a religious Process of psychic and spiritual transformation with all the benefits of psychic healing and immunity to psychic diseases that are the result of psychic tension. What we are attempting is far ahead of what anyone else is doing in the area of psychiatry, medicine or psychology. Indeed we are perhaps twenty to fifty years, or maybe even a hundred years, ahead of the world in matters of methodology dealing with the psyche.” -Gene Savoy, Sr. (Theological lecture)
So spiritual transformation means turning away from materialism and developing the spiritual faculties that lie dormant in all of us. Real spiritual transformation is not just a new way of thinking, but a fundamental change of our entire being on all levels. We have to develop a growth mindset and the kind of self-esteem that makes us want to become the best version of ourselves, and that means developing our spiritual selves.
“And I say this because liturgics will enable you to bring about, and to maintain, this transformation of yourself from an ordinary, or average, unenlightened person to one that is spiritually developed, one learned and knowledgeable in the workings of the cosmos and [knowledgeable] of your reaction to the supernatural Laws of the universe and of creation in general, and how the individual can employ them for, and how you can employ them for a state of transmutation.” -Gene Savoy, Sr. (Theology lesson book 1-7)
Human Spiritual Transformation in Ancient Mystery Schools
“God is bestowing upon all mankind the energy and force given unto former Prophets such as Zoroaster, Abraham, Moses, Krishna, Lao Tzu, Viracocha, Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and other Holy Men. It comes through the Sun of Righteousness… This energy and force, come from God directly, through the source of all life on the planet, can transform men by extending strength of being, wisdom, and a new body. And it can link men to a higher world wherein dwell the spirits of former Holy Men.” -Gene Savoy, Sr ( Prophecy to the Americas)
The transformation of Man and the physical world was a part of the teachings of many ancient mystery schools, as well as the teachings of the Gnostics in many parts of the world. The basic idea was that Man had “fallen” or descended lower and lower into denser and denser matter. He was no longer the kind of human being he was supposed to be. He needed to turn himself around and head back toward the spiritual or be trapped in matter forever. He needed to have a spiritual awakening.
Some might ask “What is so bad about being trapped in matter?” First, matter may sometimes last a long time, but it is always temporary. Only spirit is immortal and everlasting. So self-transformation of the spiritual kind is important because it not only transforms the individual but is aiding in the transformation of the entire material universe. While changing other areas of your life is beneficial, it is spiritual transformation that really matters.
“According to the School of Quetzalcoatl/Viracocha, it was taught and believed that it was necessary for matter to be saved by spirit, and by the same token that the spirit, which was occupying the flesh, or if you will, matter, was transformed into something else.” -Gene Savoy, Sr. (Theological lecture)
“Yes, your transformation will be hard. Yes, you will feel frightened, messed up and knocked down. Yes, you’ll want to stop. Yes, it’s the best work you’ll ever do.” — Robin Sharma
The School of Pythagoras
“Pythagoras was teaching a harmony … through a sacred system of spiritual regeneration—the same System we teach and experience in Cosolargy. The enlightened person of the Pythagorean system learned how to transcend the Inferior World to the Superior World and thence to the Supreme World. And this was achieved by a transformation.” -Gene Savoy, Jr. (Theological lecture)
The Greek school of Pythagoras was one of the great spiritual schools of that age. It was all about spiritual transformation. His school is considered the start of the great age of spiritual schools in Greece. Pythagoras was schooled in Egypt, so Egypt is another place where ancient schools of spiritual transformation existed. In truth, they were found all over the world. Many of them may be missing from the records of history, but they existed nonetheless.
Some of the teachings of Pythagoras include those on divine music, or the music of the spheres, and the use of geometric figures to help awaken the soul.
The Journey of Self-Transformation
“Love is the catalyst of transformation from limitation to freedom.” — Harold W. Becker
Spiritual transformation is a process. It isn’t something that happens overnight. A seed doesn’t become a tree the day after it is planted and watered. Spiritual growth is a process, a spiritual journey that takes years to complete. It is hard work and must become part of your daily life. Just as that acorn doesn’t become a great oak tree in a few days, you cannot go from a basic human being of matter to a fully transformed human in a week or two. You might have a spiritual awakening quickly, but an awakening is just the start of the spiritual journey.
Some schools define a specific step-by-step process for spiritual transformation; but we are all individuals, so the steps in the process will vary depending on our background. Of course, it starts with recognizing the need to develop our spiritual side. The next major step is awakening our spiritual faculties, our True Self. We must then lead a spiritual life and continue to develop those faculties much as a parent helps a child develop. That doesn’t mean we must withdraw from the material world and live as hermits or monks, but we must avoid attachments to the physical world.
Self-improvement requires self-reflection, so most spiritual schools expect students to regularly reflect on their behavior and progress. This encourages us to become a better version of ourselves.
“Transformation of the world must begin with people.” -Gene Savoy, Sr. (Theological lecture)
Spiritual transformation does not end with ourselves. The entire world, the entire universe of matter, must transform. But it must start with us. And as we engage in self-transformation, we must do what we can to help others transform. That may be done in many ways. We might become spiritual teachers. We might write spiritual books. As we gradually realize our higher self, we are better equipped to help others develop.
“The Age of Christ will be released by the help of the pre-existent incarnated in this world as servants of God who will save this world by assisting in the transformation and the restoration of this world to Light.” -Gene Savoy, Sr.
The ultimate goal of spiritual transformation and personal development is achieving the highest level of consciousness known as Christ Consciousness or Universal Consciousness. It is also the level where we achieve true Gnosis, which is full knowledge of ourselves and the universe. It brings us a kind of well-being and wholeness beyond any knowledge of the physical world or any intellectual knowledge. So join us in Cosolargy and transform yourself and the world.
Summary
“Beautiful are those whose brokenness gives birth to transformation and wisdom.” — John Mark Green
“When you change you are illustrating the fact that it can be done. And what people need today are illustrations.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough
“Nature often holds up a mirror so we can see more clearly the ongoing processes of growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives.” — Lao Tzu
“Change is inevitable, but transformation is by conscious choice.” — Heather Ash Amara
So self-transformation of the Spiritual kind is important because when we do that, we are not only helping ourselves, but we are helping God in the process of returning the fallen realm of matter back to Spirit. It is God’s Light that makes this transformation happen, but He channels that Light through humans who engage in spiritual self-transformation. And when we become spiritual, we have more self-esteem, more self-awareness, and often see improvements in mental health because we reject negative thoughts and avoid burnout. It’s time to leave your comfort zone and start your personal transformation. The process of self-transformation, particularly spiritual transformation, is the most rewarding kind of self-improvement we can engage in. The ancients in Egypt, Greece, India, and many other places knew this. None of us is perfect, but all of us can make a positive change, and gradually rid ourselves of imperfection. You may have never engaged in such work before, but there must be a first time and there is no better time than the present moment to start the journey.