This is the fifth in the seven part series of the Seven Hermetic Philosophic Principles, also referred to as the Seven Universal Laws or Principles.
Just as Newton’s Third Law of Motion states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” the Principle of Rhythm states that every aspect of reality swings from one side to the other and back again. What goes up eventually comes down. What goes out invariably comes back in. Remembering this principle helps us moderate our reactions to unpleasant circumstances. When we realize that even the things we don’t like eventually bring an equal amount of joy and goodness, it allows us to avoid hopelessness and depression and replace it with patience and…
Trust.
