The Clew of the Horse, Part 3
The season of Moura is an apt time to finish up our review of the Clew of the Horse. The final portion of this Teaching directs towards an individual and the importance of discipline and impermanence. Thou art not thy body, nor is thy body any portion of thee. It is an estate which thou hold'st for a time, and after a time shall pass from thee. Therefore, have governance of thy body, nor let it be in any thing thy ruler. Keep it in purity as a temple built of earth and a place of devotion. This portion calls out that while you exist within a physical body, this is not all that you are and that they physical aspects are not unending. You are called not to be totally immersed in physical whims, but you are also called to take care of your body. Your body is how you interact in this plane of existence; you shouldn't let every base need guide you, but neither should you disregard your body and physical needs. Thou art not thy mind, nor is thy mind any portion of thee. It is an e...