I'm new to the group and wanted to say, "Hi."

Also, I'm interested in hearing other people's stories about how the
decided to undertake the great work. Not just how they came to the
decision, but, specifically, if they enacted any kind of dedication
rituals; anyone interested in sharing?

Thanks!

- Carl

The following chapter (13) from the Book of Lies captures my
motivation.

PILGRIM-TALK

O thou that settest out upon The Path, false is the Phantom that thou
seekest. When thou hast it thou shalt know all bitterness, thy teeth
fixed in the Sodom-Apple.

Thus hast thou been lured along That Path, whose terror else had driven
thee far away.

O thou that stridest upon the middle of The Path, no phantoms mock
thee. For the stride's sake thou stridest.

Thus art thou lured along That Path, whose fascination else had driven
thee far away.

O thou that drawest toward the End of The Path, effort is no more.
Faster and faster dost thou fall; thy weariness is changed into
Ineffable Rest.

For there is no Thou upon That Path: thou hast become The Way.

_______

93, 93/93.

When I was 14 years old when I did some wishy-washy fun stuff.  When I was
older I joined the O.T.O., which has really good dedication rituals
(initiations).