Initiation to Existence

written: 10/18/06 Wednesday


sacred union of the flesh
by the sacred number of strength
molded like clay and given consciousness
the in-itiation into existence has begun...

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All belief systems have some sort of initiation. Whether it is an elaborate ritual of the senses, bowing down in submission, or being still and gaining self-awareness. This reminds me of the art at Burning Man this year. Right outside Center Camp there were 3 huge people. One of them was standing with her palms touching in front of her, she had fire in her heart. The middle one had fire in her hands, her arms were above her head in an exhaulting manner. The last one was kneeling submissively on the floor, with fire in his eyes that melted like tears onto the ground. I remember being able to appreciate all of them. Even though I am not the submissive type, I know that I am human too and we all go through times of hardships and desperation at some point in our lives.

I began thinking about other forms of initiation, such as life, death, friendship, love, work, school, etc.

Initiation is everywhere...