Thresholds are secured to regulate human behavior, guiding those who cross into specific spaces by invoking empathetic and sympathetic feelings. This often takes the form of rites of passage, granting access to those who can clothe themselves in genuine sincerity and openness. Through creative expression and states of heightened imagination, the Unconscious mind reveals its hidden behaviors, but only to those willing to approach with humility and correct intention. Just as you wouldn’t invite someone into your home knowing they might disrupt its harmony, the subconscious mind resists opening its depths to those burdened with judgment, fear, or expectation. To approach the subtle, one must shed the gross; clinging to the surface material blinds us to the essence of the threshold itself. If a door is closed, you must knock. If you cannot knock, you must seek. And seeking is the first step toward the possibility of knowing. But forcing entry has never led to true understanding. For those who approach thresholds unprepared, there are Liminal Beings who serve as guardians, keepers of the doorway. They ensure that entry is earned, protecting the sanctity of what lies beyond while preserving the balance between the seen and unseen worlds.
As i journey into the heart of the Mother, her intoxicating perfume of damp EARTH and vibrant blooms, every breath is a communion with NATURE's heartbeat. The path, a serpentine trail braided through a carpet of verdant ferns and towering trees, leads me deeper into her enchanted territory. Sunlight filters through the canopy, atomized streaks of gold. Whispers of leaves drift a gentle lullaby that guides my impulse. Ahead, a natural archway of ancient trees rises, their gnarled branches entangled like lovers, forming a SACRED threshold that calls me forth, an entrance leading me away from the temporal. Seduced forward, feeling an electric shiver of reverence as if the very air is charged with ancient wisdom.
Gateways, doorways, and archways are not merely physical structures; they are symbolic thresholds, marking the transition from one realm to another. They delineate boundaries, protecting the private from the public, the cultivated from the wild, the SACRED from the profane. These liminal spaces safeguard our interiors from the exterior, creating safe havens where we can retreat, reflect, and renew. Most of us are familiar with this concept; we’ve grown accustomed to the doors of our homes, keeping the outside world at bay, and the doors within, defining our personal space even from those we share our lives with. Yet, too many doors can symbolize an idolization of separation, a false sense of security that distances us from the whole. Imagine, for a moment, BEING a nomadic soul in the heart of the Amazon, dwelling in a simple hut made of raw materials. There are no doors, only the open invitation to the world beyond. Visitors, some anticipated, many unforeseen, are a perpetual presence, flowing in and out of your LIFE with effortless freedom. These contrasting ways of living shape our behaviors, our relationships, and our perceptions of the world. One fosters separation, the other openness. One cultivates individual security, the other an embrace of the WILD, unprotected. Both are reflections of how we engage with the world, each with its own lessons to offer.
The mind is a doorway, an entrance to the vast spectrum of existence, where the known arises from the fertile expanse of the unknown. It is a threshold where the UNIVERSE of appearances meets the domain of meaning, bridging the realms of imagination and reality, empowering us to uncover the eternal TRUTHs shared by ALL phenomena. This boundless space is CONSCIOUSNESS, without borders, beginning, or end, a dance of forces, their momentum giving rise to the miraculous unfolding of experience. These forces are braided through the great reservoir of memory, an evolution that oscillates and transforms, echoing through the ages. Through billions of years, LIFE has evolved to this point of self-reflection, shaped by the growth of our cerebral cortex, allowing the mind to dive deep into the vibrant, spectral field of potential. Yet, ALL of this is but an illusion, draped in the disguise of meaning, a domain where the creative process itself is born.
In this SACRED space, CONSCIOUSNESS flows like the waters below merging with the waters above, as dreams weave maps that guide us through the uncharted realms of our existence. Dreams signal us to engage with a deeper sense of Self, urging us to embrace the mysteries that shape our journey. Like a doorway inviting passage, the mind entices us to step through, to explore, to question, and to connect with something far greater than ourselves. Thresholds have long been revered in mythologies and spiritual traditions, embodying the essence of transitions and transformations. These symbolic gateways, both SACRED and secular, have marked pivotal moments in human history, serving as bridges between the known and the unknown. Through the lens of the inner mind's eye, we unlock the subconscious, unraveling its depths through the language of symbolism, imagery, and story, a key to the infinite.
BIOSPHERES and their ECOSYSTEMS are abundant with liminal spaces, those mystical realms where the defined meets the undefined, where time and form seem to pause in quiet reverence. In the verdant embrace of a forest, atop the serene majesty of a mountain, or along the rhythmic shores of a tranquil beach, NATURE holds these spaces as SACRED thresholds. They blur boundaries and invite us into a harmony that transcends the ordinary. Even the smallest garden can become such a Sanctuary, a SACRED liminal space where stillness and movement play, whispering NATURE’s secrets and awakening a profound connection to the world around us. In these spaces, amidst the interplay of shadow and light, we encounter a transformative essence. The murmurs of flowers, carried gently by the wind, become invitations to introspection and renewal. These thresholds offer us the opportunity to step into a deeper alignment, nurturing both the EARTH and our own BEING. They remind us that LIFE, at its core, is a symphony of transitions, a constant flow of becoming.
Our mind, too, is a threshold, a doorway to infinite realms of AWARENESS, understanding, and CREATION. It is here that we choose whether to remain confined within the familiar or to step courageously into the vast unknown. By cultivating LOVE, curiosity, and introspection, we can transform our thoughts into powerful tools of connection and CREATION, mirroring the SACRED harmony of NATURE. When our mind aligns with the natural rhythms, it becomes not just a doorway but a portal to a world of boundless beauty and possibility. Let us embrace these thresholds, both within and around us, with reverence and wonder. May we walk through them with open hearts, honoring the interconnectedness that unites us ALL. In doing so, we not only nurture the EARTH but also illuminate the path for ourselves and future generations, a path of love, transformation, and limitless potential.
