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Creating the space for creation
- preparing the environment
Space and
creation
Role of
influence on a creation
Internal
influences
External
influences
The space of creation and creating the void
Creating the
space
The masculine and feminine aspect of the space for creation
Considerations
in addressing influences on our creative endeavor
Sufficient size and space
A safe
and secure space
The sacrifice of creation/Creation and the space of creation
Related and influencing topics
masculine thrust (phase II - choosing to surrender) -
calling forth the feminine -
calling forth the creative spirit -
seeking the receptacle -
the paradox of the creating the space -
the need for the mature feminine
From the
creative/creation process the second step in the creation
process is stated as: creating the space for creation - preparing
the environment [masculine thrust (phase II - choosing to surrender)
- calling forth the feminine - calling forth the creative spirit -
seeking the receptacle - the paradox of the creating the space - the
need for the mature feminine]
The second step in the
creative/creation process is described as creating the space for
creation and/or preparing the environment. Without a minimum
necessary space a creation cannot unfold and may be unable to even
come into existence. Creating the space for creation is about create
an internal and external
safe and secure space of sufficient size and space where the
flow of energy which gives rise to the creation is free to unfold
true to itself.
What needed to be understood is that any creation needs space to
grow and unfold. However, as a creation which has never previously
been seen or that is significantly different from the past, we don’t
really know how much space we will need. Nor do we exactly know what
the environment will look like that effectively nurtures and
supports the environment. We don’t really know these things until
the creation unfolds. But there are some general things we know and
we can prepare ourselves and our environment. We can look to see
what influences exist on the space we are providing for the creation
for the existing
internal influences and
external influences can have a significant impact on the success
of any creative endeavor.
Space and creation (Top)
Whenever any we release energy,
the internal conditions and surrounding external environment will
cause and/or influence how that energy of creation flows and how
that energy reforms. Hence, understanding the existing
internal and
external influences on a creation become very important if we
wish to manifest a desired creation.
Space is extremely important to any creation and there are two types
of space. One is an internal space and the other is external. The
internal space lies within the creation which unfolds. The external
space lies external to the creation. Both are ultimately related and
interconnected but it is best to initially seem them as separate and
explore them as unrelated. Then look to see their interconnection.
Otherwise the exploration gets too complicated too quickly.
Energy, in particular a flow of energy, is what gives rise to
creation/Creation and animates creation. Energy flows along the
path of least resistance for the environment in which it finds
itself. It will flow according to, or in combination with, one of
two flow paths.
The first flow path is without the influences of the consciousness
which lies and can awaken within the energy. Here the energy will
flow from a place “high” energy or potential to one of “lower”
energy or potential within a given environment. For example, a ball
rolling down a hill. The top of the hill places the ball in a high
potential energy than the bottom of the hill. As a result the ball
rolls or flows down the hill.
The second flow path is with the influences of consciousness. Here
the flow path of the energy is no longer necessarily directed along
the
path of least resistance for the environment. Consciousness can
elect to cause the ball to move up the hill. The presence of
consciousness does not constrain the flow of energy to the existing
path of least resistence. Rather, consciousness can create a flow
pattern that goes against all the prevailing influences.
Here consciousness will find it necessary to create a threshold of
energy and “adds” more energy to the system. In essence,
consciousness creates a greater energy potential that what currently
exists. That then creates a flow path that manifests what
consciousness desires. The energy again flows the
path of least resistance toward fulfillment but it is a path
that never existed prior to consciousness acting to create it.
Role of influence on a creation (Top)
The role of influences on a
creation is best understood by look at an analogy. The molten iron
can be poured to take any shape of the container in which it is
placed. The container or cast that is used to shape the molten iron
is only an outside influence or the environmental conditions used to
control or to channel the molten iron into a given form. The cast
holds the iron in that form until it cools sufficiently to hold the
shape of the container in which it was poured. If there are no
outside influences, as any material cools, that material will take a
shape determined by the inherent interaction of the atoms of the
material with each other. The shape of any material may be spherical
or crystalline but will depend on the material itself and will form
in a way that is unique to its nature and its internal properties.
Without outside influences the material it will take a shape based
on those inside influences. This is why there is such an interest to
see how certain material form in the near zero gravity field of the
space shuttle and orbiting space laboratories found above earth. All
materials that cool on the surface of the earth are affected by
gravity. In orbit, these gravitational forces are greatly reduced
and one is able to see how the inherent properties of the material
form the structure as the material cools.
Internal influences (Top)
For any creation, there are
internal forces and
internal influences that will cause the energy to form into a
given shape. If an unfolding creation is allowed to be in a space
with little or no outside or inside influences other than what is
inherent to the materials of creation, the creation will take a
shape and form inherent to it own being. The creation will assume it
natural and true form whatever it may be.
Without any external forces, the internal forces and interactions
will totally determine the form and shape of the energy. Without any
internal changes, and no outside influences, the energy will always
go back to it natural state. If there are internal changes with no
outside influences, then, of course, the shape and form of the
energy will be determined by the types and kinds of internal changes
that occur. (More on .....
internal influences)
External influences (Top)
If there are
external influences and forces with no internal changes, a
spectrum of results are possible. With both internal and external
changes the possibilities are unlimited. Without internal changes,
the spectrum of possibilities is determined by the size of the
outside influences. If the outside influences are less than the
internal forces, the internal forces will determine what is formed.
If the outside forces are about the same size as the internal
forces, a balancing act and dance being to develop between the
internal and external determined by which one is stronger. If the
outside forces are stronger than the internal forces, they will
determine what is possible. The question is whether or not the
external forces, no matter how strong or weak they may be, allow or
don’t allow the energy to flow natural to itself. Some external
forces influence but do not hinder the what is unfolding. At other
times, the external forces can totally suppress and override
internal forces. Some just cause the creation to become different
but do not hinder its unfoldment. (More on ....external
influences)
The
space of creation
and creating the void (Top)
Given the fact that there are
internal and external influences on any creative endeavor, the ideal
space for creation is a void. A void devoid of both internal and
external influences.
A void is a place of nothingness. It has no form. It is the realm of
the unmanifested. It is open to unlimited and infinite possibilities
for nothing exists and all is possible. It is a place of absolute
potential. In reality the void is a simply the space or room one
needs to allow a particular creation to come into existence without
influences that limit the creation’s unfoldment.
It doesn’t matter how we look at it. Any creation will need space In
particular a fertile space. A fertile space is one which has the
correct environmental conditions and can supply the nutrients needed
to grow and sustain the creation and allow for its free unfoldment.
In the realm of pure potentiality all that is needed lies in
potential and is available if called upon.
Mystics talk about creating from a place of “no-thing-ness”
and/or a void. A void or a place of no-thing-ness only exists when
viewed from within the
creative/creation process. There are a
variety of perspectives we can have. When we view from within
the creative/creation process there is unseen world that lies within
a void of “no-thing-ness” or no form. Yet, there is a
role to this unseen realm. It is where our desired creation gets
organized. What is important about this place of “no-thing-ness” is
that it is the
cauldron of creation/Creation. It is where the existing form is
dissolved and made available for a new creation. If we are going to
create something new we have to dissolve the old form. We have to
create the space were no form or nothing exists so that the new can
come into form. Additionally, we need to create a place of
nothingness both internally and externally.
If we do not create the void, this space of creation within our
lives we cannot and will not create what we desire. Additionally
this space is not something mind can ultimately determine. The
creation itself identifies the space that is needed. If we surrender
to the flow of energy we create, it will carry those things which
need to be dissolved into the
cauldron of creation/Creation to be dissolved and reused.
Holding onto that which must be released only results in a
dark night of the soul. Flowing with the released energy gives
rise to a euphoric
kundalini experience. Yet, we cannot hold onto the euphoria for
it will only create a addictive pattern. We must find
true freedom and become free like the wind to flow into and out
of every step of the
creative/creation process. We must come with nothing and not
attachments and leave with nothing and no attachments. Otherwise we
simply interfere with the creation process. Creating the space is
about releasing our attachments with what is and be open to what is
to come.
Creating the space (Top)
Creating the space is about is
about working and changing both the internal and external forces.
Internally it is to rearrange the internal forces to suitable to
support what we desire to create. Externally, it is to either
rearrange the external influences or find an environment where the
external influences support the creation.
In working either the internal or external aspect of creating the
space it is assume that the work required in the previous step of
conceptual formation is completed. Although we can always go back
and iterate the process, we need a clear understanding of what we
desire to create and some idea as to how we are going to obtain the
energy for the creation. That is, we should have some idea as to
what it will it take or require to “plug into” to generate the flow
of energy and/or what environmental conditions are needed for our
seed to germinate.
If we know what we desire to create but don’t fully understand the
environmental or energy conditions we need to create it, then we
will have to decide if we are going to use the
masculine way or
feminine way to create what we desire. Which way works better
depends on how significantly different what we want to create
differs from the past. The greater the difference the more the
feminine way is recommended.
The
masculine and feminine
aspect of the space for creation (Top)
The space for creation has both a
masculine and
feminine aspect. Both the masculine and feminine are needed to
create a
safe and secure space for creation internally and externally and
each as an ongoing role in maintaining that space.
The
feminine aspect of being is what nurtures and sustains a
creation. The actual space that is created is part of the feminine
aspect. The feminine must give a part of herself to hold this space
to nurture her offspring. The way a female carries a child within
her womb is a good example of this. Relative to the feminine aspect,
the space for creation can be considered the womb of creation. In
this regard, there will be a birth and the new creation will have to
leave the womb which nurtured and sustained it. This womb is not
necessarily a physical place but it can be. This womb of creation
has a spiritual, mental, emotional and physical component.
The
masculine aspect of being is what protects the space of creation
being held by the feminine. In the same way a man is expected to
defend and protect his family, the masculine must defend and protect
both the feminine and the space she creates to nurture her
offspring. The feminine aspect of being can only nourish the
creation to the extent her needs are met which includes the
safe and secure space to be free to nurture her creation.
Internally this means developing the
mature inner masculine to defend and protect the
inner feminine and developing a
mature inner feminine to call forth and create the space of the
inner masculine to come out and mature. In this regard, the
inner masculine and inner feminine dance is one of each other
helping the other to grow into maturity.
Externally what we will need to do depends on whether we choose to
create the
masculine way or create the
feminine way.
Considerations in addressing influences on our creative endeavor
(Top)
Recreating an aspect of ourselves
and/or our environment is subject to internal and external
influences. Creating the space is about working to understanding and
addressing the internal and external influences on our particular
creative endeavor and addressing or reducing their impact to the
extent possible. Exactly what those influences may be, and how
effectively we can address them, is unique to our creative efforts.
(More on ....
Considerations in addressing influences on our creative endeavor).
Sufficient size and space
(Top)
Before any creation can occur,
there will need to be some type of emptying process to make the
ground fertile and provide the room of sufficient size and space for
the new creation. For example, as discussed in the Creation Story
for the Creativity Perspective, in Consciousness separating to
create Its Playmates, Consciousness itself become the space for
Creation. It sacrifices Itself and the entire then known existence
to create its Playmates. Similarly, we too will be required to give
a part of ourselves to create the space for what we desire to create
and there will be a corresponding
sacrifice
in our inner and external world.
A safe and secure space
(Top)
Creating and holding a
safe and secure space is about realizing that an unfolding
creation, especially in the very early parts of the process is very
vulnerable. The new offspring will be weak and undeveloped and
unable to defend and protect itself. Both the feminine and masculine
are needed to protect that offspring until it is strong enough to
stand on its own two feet. It is here the feminine will be required
to give more to the creative endeavor.
The space for creation is not only that which is created to conceive
and birth the creation. The creation must be nurtured until it is
strong enough and able to get its own nourishment. Although the need
to protect and defend the feminine and the offspring may become a
less of a requirement after birth of the offspring, the need to
nourish the offspring may continue for quite some time. Here again
what is needed depends on the creation we wish to manifest. (More on
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a safe and secure space)
The
sacrifice of
creation/Creation and the space of creation
(Top)
Any given creation we undertake
will require some portion of our spiritual, mental, emotional and
physical aspect to be
sacrificed
for the new creation and to create what we desire. This, in
turn, requires some type of change and/or sacrifice of our external
world. How much and exactly what, depends on what we desire to
create. One of the major issue most of us face is we are unwilling
to let go of what we have to create the necessary space for what we
desire. Often we create unnecessary pain in our life because we are
unwilling to
let go of what needs to be released in a creative endeavor.
Related and influencing
topics (Top)
masculine thrust (phase II -
choosing to surrender) - calling forth the feminine - calling forth
the creative spirit - seeking the receptacle - the paradox of the
creating the space - the need for the mature feminine
Masculine thrust (phase II -
choosing to surrender) (Top):
The
masculine act of choosing creates a flow of energy. Within the
equivalence of energy and consciousness, our energy goes where we
focus our attention and awareness. The act of choosing in any way
creates a flow of energy that, if allowed to freely flow and unfold,
will manifest as an experience in some way within the environment in
which we find ourselves. The question is whether or not the
masculine is willing to surrender to the flow of energy that it has
created.
Calling forth the feminine
(Top):
For any creation to grow and unfold, the feminine creative aspect
must be present to hold the space and nourish the creation. Part of
creating the space is to call forth both the inner feminine and the
outer feminine to nourish the creation. Inwardly, this means
creating the internal thinking and belief system that allows for
creation of the inner space for creation and nourish and supporting
the desired creation. It is about removing those aspects of our
thinking and belief system that does not allow for the free flow of
energy and its unfoldment within our being. Externally, it is about
finding and/or creating the environment that can nourish the desired
creation. Most often this simply means being free to respond and
follow our
intuitive guidance as we are lead to nourish the external
unfoldment of our creation.
Calling forth the
creative spirit (Top):
Our creative spirit is the source of our creative life energy to
create what we desire. It is what energizes and catalyzes our life.
Usually aspects of our creative spirit have been unable to free
unfold as a result of the experiences we have had in life.
Frequently it is necessary to call forth these aspects and deal with
the pain or other issues responsible for not allowing it free
expression. Here again, exactly what we will need to face and
address depends on what we desire to create.
Seeking the receptacle
(Top):
The seed for creation must be placed in fertile ground to grow.
Seeking the receptacle is about finding that fertile ground. It is
not always necessary to create the environment we need for a
creation. Often we just need to find the correct spot to place the
seed. Seeking the receptacle is about finding that place in which
our desired creation can grow.
The paradox of
the creating the space (Top):
The
paradox of creating the space is that it is a masculine act but
it can’t be done properly without a feminine nurturing energy.
The need for the
mature feminine (Top):
For a creation to grow and unfold true to itself it needs to be
nourished by no only a feminine nurturing energy but the
mature nurturing feminine energy. The mature feminine nurturing
energy is willing to give of herself and become whatever she needs
to be come to nurture the creation in the way it needs to be
nurtured grow including her own life but not at the expense of her
life.
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creative/creation process
Energy generation in the creative/creation process
The previous step in the
creative/creation process
Conceptual formation
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