Philalethes, Thank you. You write with the gentleness of a father and the wisdom of a sage. I completely agree that these threads and this part of the forum should be dedicated to the practical work. My growth has been, as you said, in the internal work. And I have, as of yet, not embarked on hands on aspect of alchemy, but I do hope to very soon. I have learned, both from studying in my own faith and observing from the wisdom of others that belief and theory alone will get on nowhere. Our beliefs must be actualized. We must act! And if we do not, then we do not truely believe. I am very excited then to be on the verge of action. This is a new, and transitional period of time in my life. One which requires I take what knowledge I have and apply it into a practical endeavor. Thank you for reminding me of that.