Initiation is a widely misunderstood concept today.
The core of the Initiation process is personal development and growth towards a high level of Spirituality, self-discipline and Perfection. The Initiate Path, to be understood by the student, needs a foundation of knowledge concerning the constitution of the Universe, and even more so, of the various levels involved in ascending and realizing the union between man and God. Our Spirit, our Essence, what we really are, beyond our I.D. card, even beyond our self-image, is a small fiery fragment of our true Higher Spirit. In more ritualistic circles, this level of being is called The Holy Guardian Angel. However, the nature of this exalted level of Being is not Angelic but Divine.