Remembering Ted Andrews
Growing up in Australia I had a strong sense of being isolated from the rest of the world. One of the really exciting things about living in the United States is that I can meet the authors of many of the books I have enjoyed over the years.
I envy those people who are happy with the spirituality of their parents and those others who seem to chance upon their spiritual path as soon as they start seeking. In my case, it took many years of searching before I finally arrived where I am now.
To paraphrase the sixth century BCE Chinese Taoist philosopher, Lao-tzu,
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” This indicates just how important the first step actually is.
When I think back over my own path, every time there was a change of direction, there was always that all important first step. A crucial part of my journey involved studying the Qabala. The first book I ever read on the Qabala was Simplified Magic: A Beginner’s Guide to the New Age Qabala by Ted Andrews, an internationally recognized author and mystic. My well used copy dates back to 1989. For someone coming from a Christian background, the Qabala with its biblical names for God and the angels had a sense of comfortable familiarity. (more…)