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The Psychology of Enlightenment
"dwelling, residence, or origin.” As the element of the first center is earth, representing our foundation, so the element of the second is water, symbolizing our creative energy. Be aware of this element within the blood flowing through your veins and within all the cells of your body. Generally, meditation on this center will increase the sense of taste because of the presence of water in the saliva. As you master each element making up the body, you will be able to control and guide your energy wherever it is needed and effect a healing change.
The visual symbol of this center is a crescent. Just as you know that the crescent moon will develop into a beautiful full moon-a circle of perfection so you are reminded by this symbol that you also are gradually moving toward your perfection. The color of this crescent is silver, which is bright and shining. In the same way, every human being can be illumined by the force of the inner flow of his own creative energy. If, as you visualize, you link the image to your feeling of energy, your visualization will not be an artificial projection. It will be, instead, a significant experience for you.
So, as you close your eyes, imagine yourself sitting on a lovely silver boat which is formed by a crescent moon. Now you are floating along a river or lake on the energy of the crescent moon, enjoying the creative life. Your boat is carrying you safely from one shore to the next. Simply enjoy yourself!
If your mind wanders from this scene, silently say the mantra māno-ramam. Māno means “mind," and ramam means “player"; the mind-player, the one who dwells
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