The mind is fire and our thoughts are air. Air enlivens fire. . .
The best way to think is not to think.

The test of air corresponds to the astral body.

As we have already said, the V.M. Samael speaks about how this test occurs internally; in order to illustrate the path a little, we will speak about how it is felt here in the physical world.

The initiate is terribly attacked by this element through successive thoughts, reasonings, doubts and despair. This means that he finds no exit. He would like not to have this problem but it is inevitable. The element air is testing him.

The sad part of this is that the initiate does not even remotely think that these are tests and if he does think about it, he doesn’t comprehend it. This brings on more confusion.

This only illustrates to us even more what the V.M. Samael says to us. “the best way to think is not to think.”

Remember, dear reader and esoterist, that the mind is fire and thoughts are air. The air enlivens fire.

These mysteries have to be understood if in truth we are willing to come out victoriously in these tests. The best way to think is not to think.

Some say, “but this is impossible; I can’t do it” and we tell them that if it were not possible, then our liberation would not be possible either.

When the mind attacks you, order it in this way: “earthly mind, I order you to withdraw from me; do not perturb me; remember, I am your lord and you will obey me.”

Dear reader: “overcome the element air in you and you will be king of this element.”

V.M. Lakhsmi (excerpt from “New Year Message 1993”)