Lust of Result

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Lust of Result refers to having in mind a specific result of a working, a ritual, or other magickal action such that the pre-conceived result colors what you perceive to be the outcome. If one has a preconceived idea of what will happen from a ritual, for example, one is likely to miss the real outcome of that ritual. (Further expansion welcome).

"For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect" - Liber AL, I:44.

"And I laid my head against the Head of the Swan, and laughed, saying: Is there not joy ineffable in this aimless winging? Is there not weariness and impatience for who would attain to some goal?" - Liber LXV, II:24.