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Yeah BUT - reptilian recapitulationFrom: Dylan
Subject: Philosophy
Date/Time 2007-09-13 06:08:50
Remote IP: 193.224.83.130
MessageThe reptilian brain - cerebellum - is in my view (inspired by Michael), a recapitulation of the lower centre within the upper centre. Extrapolating from that we could say the lower (belly) centre is itself a recapitulation of the centre of the Earth, which is in turn a recapitulation of the centre of the universe - the great Cauldron. This would link the serpent with cthonic energies which need to be transformed. The Dragon could be seen as a winged serpent- rising dragon means JIng transforming into Chi and Shen and back again (serpent biting tail?) The serpent wrapping round the sword (True essence of Dragon slaying?) is one of the symbols of kundalini.
So I think, as do many systems that the cosmic serpent is a valid representation of the life force in general which can also be expressed as individual entities.
The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, one of my inspirations, had as his primary guardian spirit, The Dragon King. It seemed to function as an individual entity, but also in some way represented the supreme creative force of the universe. He was told by another spirit that he would be "possessed" by the Dragon King on a certain date. This transfiguration shows that he underwent the Kundalini big time, Martial artists tend to have a rough time with the kundalini energy before controlling it. He wrestled with his anger all his life before transmuting it into Divine Love, exemplifying the essence of true martial arts - transformation of fear and anger into courage, valour and Love. Even he didn't fully complete this process though (if anyone ever does) as he died in old age of Liver cancer (green dragon? anger?).
Dylan
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