Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Temple of Equilibrium The apprentices entered the Hall of Two Flames.On one side burned a blue fire—cool and steady. On the other, a red flame—warm and fierce.Between them stood the Master, his robe half indigo, half white. “You have … Read more
Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Lesson of the Veil The apprentices gathered in the Great Hall. At its center stood a curtain woven of golden threads.The Master stood before it, silent.He asked, “What do you see?” One apprentice answered, “A curtain, Master.”Another said, “A … Read more
Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Morning of Questions The apprentices gathered at dawn in the open courtyard of the temple. Mist hung low, and the Master stood before them with an hourglass in one hand and a mirror in the other. “Time and reflection,” … Read more
Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Silence Before Sound The apprentices sat in darkness again, deep within the Inner Court. Their reflections from the previous lesson—the shadows and motives—had left them weary.The Master entered carrying no torch. His voice alone filled the chamber. “Now that … Read more
Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Hidden Chamber The Master guided his apprentices deeper into the temple, past the stone throne of the Inner Court.A second door awaited — its surface carved with symbols of the serpent eating its tail, the ouroboros, and beneath it … Read more
Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Court Within The Master Wizard led the apprentices down a narrow passage carved into the mountain. The torches flickered, revealing reliefs of scales, eyes, and mirrors along the walls.At last, they entered a circular chamber — silent, vast, echoing … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 6 The Influence of Emotion in Judgment Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Storm Within Rain whispered against the temple roof as the apprentices gathered in the dim hall.The Master Wizard spoke without raising his voice. “A mind without emotion is … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 5 The Law of Balance – Justice and Mercy Learning Objectives By the end of this lecture, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Two Scales of Heaven The Master entered carrying a pair of small bronze scales.He placed them on the altar between two candles—one golden, one silver. “These,” … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 4 Judging the Community – Wisdom in Leadership Learning Objectives By the end of this section, the apprentice will be able to: I. The Call to Serve The Wizard-Master stood before the gathered villagers at twilight.Torches flickered, faces glowed with both hope and suspicion.He raised his staff—not in dominance, but as … Read more
Lecture 1 – Part 3 Judging Between Individuals – The Art of Counsel Learning Objectives By the end of this part, the apprentice will be able to : I. The Hall of Voices The morning bell rang through the stone corridors.Two villagers waited in the Judgment Hall—each trembling, each convinced of right.One accused the other … Read more