Topic: Crossing the bridge

[nichi]

I thought that complaining was the sign of a sensitive, courageous, forthright man who has no qualms in stating his facts, his likes and dislikes. If all of that was going to turn into a fighting organism, I stood to lose more than I could afford. These were my inner thoughts. And yet, I coveted the direction, the peace, the efficiency of the warrior.

One of the great aids that the shamans of ancient Mexico employed in establishing the concept of the warrior was the idea of our acts. Don Juan said that once that premise is accepted, in whatever mild form, a bridge is formed which extends across the gap between our world of daily affairs, and something that is in front of us, but has no name; something that is lost in a fog, and doesn't seem to exist; something so terribly unclear that it cannot be used as a point of reference, and yet, it is there, undeniably present.

Don Juan claimed that the only being on earth capable of crossing over that bridge was the warrior; silent in his struggle, undetainable because he has nothing to lose, functional and efficacious because he has everything to gain.


Commentary on A Separate Reality
THE WHEEL OF TIME
Carlos Castaneda

[niamhspark]

V, you know my recent dream, when I saw my son drive over the bridge, I forgot to mention - above the bridge where we went over, he'd also went through a fog. But not thick, more like going through the 'mists.' It was dark, but the mists were a bit lit up. I was thinking last night, wondering if the problem was because I went backwards instead of over with him - I thought I would take a short cut, so I chose to go around, instead of through - backwards. Course probably meant to do it anyway, but did make me wonder last night if this was part of the problem. I made a decision based on being an overprotective mom.

I told my sis's hubby about it a bit (though not all of it), and he said part of it is because I see him growing up, and it's hard to let him go. He is my first, after all. I baby him much less than I did, but course I still want to keep him safe. I know the world and the way it is. I've done the battles - both in and out.

[Michael]

silent in his struggle

[nichi]

yes.