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The
key to collaborative creation is to understand that
you are neither victim nor tyrant, neither at the
mercy of cosmic fate, nor able to direct everything
to suit your personal whims. The way I think of it
is this: there is, within each of us, a part
of our personal will that is aligned with the
natural growth and unfolding of the universe. We
are part of things, after all, so we can never be
truly isolated. We can be confused, misinformed,
distracted, or fearful, but we still remain
organically bound to the whole, like aspen saplings
rising out of the great subterranean network of
roots that is the source of their life. It is
possible, with practice, to sense when your goals
and intentions flow along the streamlines of the
universe, and when they have become distorted or
confused. When you find the grain, then your
personal will is able to create a new reality, and
your potential to manifest change becomes
vast. As a
symbol for collaborative creation, I draw upon
the ancient idea of macrocosm (the external
universe) and microcosm (the universe within
each of us). The illustration on the first page
gives a modern rendition of the parallel and
connection between the two. Each of us has a vision
of the world, tinted by the particular qualities of
personality and experience that we each embody. As
collaborative creators, we offer these visions to
others, where they become part of a living,
changing system. Each new vision, each new voice,
adds to the reality we all in turn
experience. There
are no guarantees in this process; the universe
does not assure anyone of health, wealth, power,
love, or happiness. In fact, as collaborative
creators, it is possible to create pathological
realities, in which fear, greed, and lust for power
feed off one another and grow stronger. When all
those around you are caught up in such a reality,
your own capacity to redirect things - without
breaking off from them completely - can feel very
much constrained. Even
in the most unpleasant situations, however, each of
us has something to contribute to the
collaboration. We can identify unhealthy realities,
and become conscious of how we contribute to them.
And, becoming conscious in this way, we then have
the opportunity to substitute something better when
we give our vision to the world. The
inner and outer universes are not identical, but
they are connected, and they run along similar
courses. One cannot exist without the other. As
Mahatma Gandhi said, You must be the change you
want to see in the world. People
are so familiar with the Sun-sign astrology of
tabloid newspapers that it has become commonplace
to assume that a person's Sun sign represents their
expressed personality. This is often not the case.
The Sun represents one's mission, the goal of one's
personal journey. It may take many years for some
of us to grow into our Sun sign and its
implications for us. The
Sun, representing the conscious self, symbolizing
the need for us to become conscious of our choices.
If we hope to reshape our own reality, we must
begin with understanding and reshaping ourselves on
every level we can reach. This is not an easy task,
as it requires shining light into dark
places. Although
the Sun represents the ego, the conscious self, it
is not ego in the competitive or grasping sense
(these qualities are representing more in Mars and
Venus). Rather, the Solar ego is one of
objectivity, self-ownership, and self-confidence.
It does not seek power over others, but rather the
centered peace of being comfortable in one's own
self. Here
are some ways to embrace your role as a
collaborative creator. Copyright © 2009 Tom Waters |
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Our
astrological arcehtype for the creative power in
each of us is the Sun. The Sun is the embodiment of
one's true will, the identity and purpose of each
life. It illuminates the world, and allows us to
see clearly.