Crossroads Lyceum
      
Fellowship of Isis

A Special Note

      After reading hundreds of introductory essays from new students throughout the years, we have noticed a disturbing pattern. Many have been deeply hurt from their previous experiences with spiritual teachers or groups. These people have been taken advantage of by those practing various forms of spiritual abuse.

      Spiritual abuse occurs when an individual or group attempts to take power from another through the practice of control and manipulation. In reality, these situations have nothing to do with the spiritual wrapping paper in which they are decorated. Instead, they are carried out by unbalanced individuals in positions of authority who strive to feed their own self-worth through the repression of others.

      Many people who go through this type of experience often become hesitant about their own spiritual talents and skills. They may even temporarily mistrust their own inner wisdom because they have allowed their power to be taken by another. Because of their experience, they are also now afraid to trust other teachers or groups. We want you to know that we recognize these feelings and encourage our students to be completely independent and self-empowered at all times.

      Just as physical abuse affects a person on all levels, not just physically, spiritual abuse also affects you on all levels that need to be addressed and healed. You can turn these experiences into positive lessons that you can learn from and use to help others. You may not realize it yet, but you are actually stronger and wiser now because of them.

      We are fortunate to be able to teach through a correspondence medium that encourages independence and focus on what is truly important: your personal connection to the God/dess-within. Through this forum, you have the opportunity to connect with your Inner Self in the privacy of your own home. All our Lyceum activities are entirely voluntary and we ask that you only perform those exercises/meditations that you feel comfortable doing. When our Path-Guides make suggestions for your spiritual growth, it is understood that you are free to carry them out or not as you see fit. You are also encouraged to ask as many questions as you need to.

      Please know that our Lyceum has a strict policy of privacy. We do not become involved in our members' personal lives in any manner. We also do not consider ourselves to be mentors, nor do we see our students as apprentices. All members, regardless of their title within the Fellowship of Isis, are considered equal.

      Ultimately, it is not through words, but actions that will convey our sincerity. We hope you will give us the chance to convey the Fellowship's attributes of Love, Beauty and Truth through our association with you. If you have any questions about any aspect of our correspondence program, we invite you to contact us at any time.

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