Five Elements, Six Conditions by Gilles Marin

Author:Gilles Marin [Marin, Gilles]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: PHI023000 Philosophy / Taoist
ISBN: 9781623170325
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2016-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 5

The Seven Informational Levels of the Small Heavenly Cycle

The Seven Steps of Individuation of the Microcosmic Orbit

The Small Heavenly Cycle, also known as the Microcosmic Orbit, is the legendary practice that leads to the opening of the “third eye” and enlightenment—the ability to see clearly, perceive reality, be authentic, and be completely human.

The Small Heavenly Cycle is composed primarily of seven levels, which correspond to seven levels of individuation and consciousness. These seven levels need to be cleared of parasitic emotional charges in order to allow a healthy flow of life force and the attainment of true humanity. At the energetic level, this means attainment of a solid anchoring in pragmatic reality while being open to the marriage of heaven and earth and the fulfillment of our destiny.

The first level contains the sexual center from which energy is created for the enjoyment of life. It contains three centers:

• Starting from the ground level at the pelvic floor, we have the area related to comfort and rest, the ability to feel unconditionally supported and validated. When contracted or weak, this area of the body holds emotional charges preventing the full enjoyment of comfort. In this case, we might find it difficult to receive or give support or to feel free to be authentic. We can never feel at home. We can never really be ourselves, and we feel like we have to play a role in order to be accepted. Being comfortable here means that we can naturally enjoy our place in the sun. We enjoy the earth, and we feel like the earth is enjoying us. We trust the earth and existence to support us.

• The coccyx at the end of our sacrum is our tailbone. Even though we don’t have a real tail, the energy there gives us momentum for life. A tucked-in coccyx is a sign of depression—people often get chronically depressed after a fall on their coccyx and any activity feels like a chore. At the other extreme, a chronically protruding sacrum and coccyx is often a sign of submission. An aligned coccyx, free of tension and stagnation, means that we can gather momentum and easily spring into action.

• The sexual center is the center of enjoyment. This does not mean that we have to have sex continually in order to enjoy life, but that any enjoyment involves the use of sexual energy. Sexual energy is the strongest energy we have. It is the power of life-giving force, creativity, willpower, determination—the power without which we wouldn’t care about meeting anyone. Without it, we couldn’t be social. We constantly use our sexual energy when we are creative, when we communicate, and for any type of relationship.

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