The 42 Ideals of Ma'at

[Zephonith Serpent Woman]

42 Ideals of Ma’at

1. I honor virtue
2. I benefit with gratitude
3. I am peaceful
4. I respect the property of others
5. I affirm that all life is sacred
6. I give offerings that are genuine
7. I live in truth
8. I regard all altars with respect
9. I speak with sincerity
10. I consume only my fair share
11. I offer words of good intent
12. I relate in peace
13. I honor animals with reverence
14. I can be trusted
15. I care for the earth
16. I keep my own council
17. I speak positively of others
18. I remain in balance with my emotions
19. I am trustful in my relationships
20. I hold purity in high esteem
21. I spread joy
22. I do the best I can
23. I communicate with compassion
24. I listen to opposing opinions
25. I create harmony
26. I invoke laughter
27. I am open to love in various forms
28. I am forgiving
29. I am kind
30. I act respectfully of others
31. I am accepting
32. I follow my inner guidance
33. I converse with awareness
34. I do good
35. I give blessings
36. I keep the waters pure
37. I speak with good intent
38. I praise the Goddess and the God*
39. I am humble
40. I achieve with integrity
41. I advance through my own abilities
42. I embrace the All

These are Cosmic Ideals , which have their origins in deep antiquity - it could be said that these are the first set of spiritual guidelines that humankind were ever blessed with.

In Ancient times, there was no concept of a dogmatic religion, or any restrictive rules to follow, "or else" - people just worshipped the Goddess and adhered to these Universal Ideals, which, if they are followed ( and ideally used as daily affirmations), will encourage the seeker to become a citizen of the Universe and become as One with Nature.

The Goddess Ma'at derives Her Name form the root word "medha", which means Divine Feminine Wisdom, or in other words, "Truth".

The above set of Ideals were revised from the original, by Priestesses of the Temple Of Isis; to be more positive in response to changing times, making them more compatible with the demands of contemporary lifestyles.

Below are the original set of Ideals as transliterated from the ancient papyrus in care of the British Museum. It is interesting to do a comparative study on the two documents.

1. I have not committed sin.
2. I have not committed robbery with violence.
3. I have not stolen.
4. I have not slain men or women
5. I have not stolen food.
6. I have not swindled offerings.
7. I have not stolen from God/Goddess.
8. I have not told lies.
9. I have not carried away food.
10. I have not cursed.
11. I have not closed my ears to truth
12. I have not committed adultery.
13. I have not made anyone cry.
14. I have not felt sorrow without reason
15. I have not assaulted anyone
16. I am not deceitful.
17. I have not stolen anyone’s land
18. I have not been an eavesdropper
19. I have not falsely accused anyone.
20. I have not been angry without reason.
21. I have not seduced anyone’s wife.
22. I have not polluted myself.
23. I have not terrorized anyone.
24. I have not disobeyed the Law.
25. I have not been exclusively angry.
26. I have not cursed God/Goddess.
27. I have not behaved with violence.
28. I have not caused disruption of peace.
29. I have not acted hastily or without thought.
30. I have not overstepped my boundaries of concern.
31. I have not exaggerated my words when speaking.
32. I have not worked evil.
33. I have not used evil thoughts, words or deeds.
34. I have not polluted the water.
35. I have not spoken angrily or arrogantly.
36. I have not cursed anyone in thought, word or deeds.
37. I have not placed myself on a Pedestal.
38. I have not stolen what belongs to God/Goddess.
39. I have not stolen from or disrespected the deceased.
40. I have not taken food from a child.
41. I have not acted with insolence.
42. I have not destroyed property belonging to God/Goddess.
I am pure. I am pure. I am pure

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Beautiful, Zephonith & angel.

[Zephonith Serpent Woman]

Wonderful, Angel! Thank you very much. 

Hi Meribast and M :) 

We can only do our best, huh?(smiles)

[Zephonith Serpent Woman]

Well our best isn't always our very best, and as you say, it's good enough when the heart's in the right place. No one is perfect or they wouldn't still be here. It reminds me of something ~

"We have met the enemy and it is us"~ Pogo

[Zephonith Serpent Woman]

Blessed Be, Angel of the Threshold

I decided to get a little creative myself!