Introduction

For any particular need or goal, some meditative techniques may be more effective than others, or more suited to an individual's disposition or character. The benefit of this technique lies in the power and scope of the Trinity Cycle and the simplicity of the three symbols. More than that, 1-2-3 enables one to gain a deep inner grasp of a universal and fundamental life process, and to learn to cooperate with it. Instead of stumbling through the dance of life, or standing in the sidelines, dancing becomes more of an option.

               

A symbol is not only the image of what it represents, it actually embodies it. The symbol incorporates within itself the intangible, abstract qualities or ideas it represents -- it is both the container and the contents. In both embodying and signifying the qualities or forces it represents, it allows us to become more conscious of those qualities or forces. If the symbol does its work, what has been implicit becomes explicit, enabling us to be aware of, disidentify from, and work with, previously unconscious material.

Continuous work with the visualization technique based on the three symbols will reveal the prevalence of the three-fold Trinity Cycle in all aspects and levels of life. What was previously invisible will become evident and significant. Each symbol contains a rich storehouse of insight and understanding. Practice with this exercise will help overcome barriers to creativity and help to prevail over life's obstacles whatever they may be.

Procedure

The exercise will take approximately 20 minutes a day -- 5 minutes for settling down and 5 minutes visualizing each of the three symbols.

a) preparation

Use the first 5 minutes to relax the body and quieten the mind. You may wish to sit in a classical meditative position or in a comfortable chair. Take several deep breaths, and then focus awareness on the breath. Allow the in-breath to be full of vitality and freshness, and let the out-breath take with it any anxiety, worries, tiredness, and so on. Allow the mind and the emotions to calm like a placid pond. In time you may get the feeling of being transported to a deep inner world.

b) visualization

For 5 minutes each, visualize in your mind's eye or imagination, the three symbols in sequence: circle, cross, triangle. It may help to imagine the image projected onto a large white screen in your mind's eye. If the image goes out of focus, imagine turning the lens of the projector.

It may not go easily at first, and you will most likely find keeping awareness focused on the image takes a great deal of effort. Innumerable distractions may come into the visual field, as well as ideas, thoughts and feelings. Take little or no notice of these and concentrate on the image, no matter how much it gets overpowered by these intrusions.

The effectiveness of this exercise is based on effort and intention, not on how well the image is kept focused and clear. There are many levels of consciousness, and the one where awareness currently dwells is not the dominant factor. Although it is not essential that the image is always (or even often) in focus, it is important to make the effort to do so.

c) closing

At the end of the visualization take a couple of deep breaths to bring you back to the outer world.

Note:

• It is best to do this exercise daily, preferably at a consistent time of the day. Missing a day may require another 2 or 3 days to catch up.
• Do not do this exercise back to back with other forms of meditation or prayer. Do it with a fresh mind and let the exercise stand alone.
• If it seems that progress is slow, don't give up hope, for benefits can be subtle. Keeping a journal will help to bring to mind previous difficulties and experiences, giving an appreciation of progress already made.

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Feedback or comments welcome.
Dirk Kelder
May 30, 2010.

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