The goal of this chapter is a better understanding of the
Master/Initiate possibility. Its purpose is not to recommend that you seek a Master. Many
seekers are not so deeply interested in higher consciousness that they wish to be
transformed by it. They are not sufficiently prepared or interested to have
a relationship with a Master. Then again, you may be a suitable candidate. You may already
be nearly qualified.
Whether you have a mild or intense interest in Masters, you can gain much growth toward
higher consciousness by knowing the qualifications for the Master/Initiate relationship.
To the extent you have, or develop, any of these attributes, your life is more unified,
more powerful, and sweeter.
Since different Masters focus on specific
qualifications differently, you will have to ask the Master you seek what he or she
feels is most important. The general qualifications for being initiated by a Master
are: