Previously in this discussion, I described the intention for using so-called “mystical faculty” of assumption as

-to assume momentarily the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual state of another person, so as to obtain this person’s assistance or to provide assistance to him or her.”

Since this was a methodology for healing, I called it a kind of ‘benign possession.” But is it so benign? Look at a portion of the instructions in the monograph, which describes it:

Repeat this process several times, until you feel that you are within this person’s body, directing all the physical and psychic functions.”

Is taking over someone’s body and mind without their permission really so benign- and what if you do it to get a job?

To recapitulate what I said in the AMORC Unmasked:

            Black magic is defined by some as magic used for evil intent, whereas white magic is defined as magic used for good purposes. But what do you call magic that has a good intent, but takes possession of a human’s beings body- both physiology and thoughts- for a so-called beneficial purposes. And without their permission? And suppose, as in some of the cases enumerated by AMORC, what if you, the Assumptionist, are clear winner in the assumptive mission- gaining the promotion or job or relationship you really want?

            And what if that beneficial purpose is not directed by the Cosmic- but by the mistaken ego of the so-called benign agent of some proposed magical operation? Does it then become black magic? Where is the line when you do something like this without someone’s permission? Is that sufficient to warrant calling it something else than white magic? Does it really matter whose advantage it is if you cross that line?

            May I point out the importance of that latter point?

            The whole purpose of a spiritual journey is to find your Higher Self, your true connection to Cosmic Consciousness. If you have not realized this vital aspect of your being, you are doing spiritual operations out of the lower mind. I think this thought, no matter what your belief, is worth pondering.