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Opposites are two extremes of the same thing—hot and cold, love and hate, light and darkness—merely differing in degree. Recognizing this allows for the transmutation of mental and physical conditions by shifting their polarity, an alchemical art of mental alchemy.
- The Principle of Rhythm:
"Everything flows out and in; all things rise and fall."
A universal pendulum swings in cycles—seasons, tides, moods—reflecting an eternal rhythm. Yet, mastery involves neutralizing this oscillation, elevating oneself above the swings of fortune, mood, and circumstance.
- The Principle of Cause and Effect:
"Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause."