ROOM DESCRIPTION, ITS USEFULNESS, GUIDE AND MEANING
Teresa of Avila, in her work 'The Interior Castle', spoke of the psyche, the soul as likened to a castle, to be explored in an 'eyes-closed', meditative, relaxed, enjoyable, imaginative state - symbolism being the language of the soul. Coalait organises many spiritual, guided, programs, one being the Inner Castle program, and many are benefiting: finding out more about themselves, answering queries and drawing strength and wisdom from this program, overcoming obstacles and resolving past upsets, and applying this wisdom and new perception to their daily life. You can benefit, too, by a guided, spiritual session.
The rooms that you come across will be varied and different, and even if you come across this room, it may not be exactly the same as this - however this one is described to give you an outline of the benefits many have experienced in navigating through these rooms, as they explored their Psyche through the CaoalAit 'Inner Castle' spiritual program.
The Moat Of Merriment
On your way out of the castle, you will once again cross over the drawbridge, spanning the moat, the moat of merriment. On this occasion we would suggest you take a swim! You deserve some recreation. Recreation? A nice word. Re-creation!
You don't need to remove clothes - and as this 'world' is accessed by imagination and intuition, you can decide to be completely dry after the swim! Why not?
As you slowly get into the water of this crystal clear moat, you feel the coolness of the water lapping at your toes. Then your knees, and then the coolness of the water around your waist. Nice! Can you swim? You can here! You move into the water, and feel yourself buoyant - floating gently and without effort. Don't fret! Nothing bad can happen here.
The water refreshes you! You feel alive! The burdens that you once had are now washed away.
You look around. Behind you is the castle - so strong-looking, built to stand forever, it seems. In front of you the forest, and from there a myriad animal sounds can be heard - not fearful sounds, but welcoming ones! Birdsong, too! Butterflies fly around you. Dragonflies, of all colours 'buzz' along the reeds at the moat's edge.
But you are in the cool, refreshing water. You're floating still, and in the cool water, with a summer's sun 'playing' down upon your head you let out a 'waaahooooo', a yelp of sheer delight. All is right with the world. You see this is the moat of merriment, and it cleanses, refreshes and brings you to the point where you can really appreciate life with all its 'twists and turns'. You love it!
You notice movement in the water. But you don't fear. It's seals! A family of seals, obviously also affected by the moat of merriment are playing in the water, and then all at once they are swimming around you, as if....yes...including you in their game of 'swim-tag! You laugh! They 'bark' gleefully. All is right with the world. You see, the seals are not just seals, but the joyful, playful, peaceful Wardens of the moat, and they're pleased to see you.
Interestingly, one of the small seals breaks away from you and the 'family' of seals, and swims to the edge of the moat. Through 'watery' eyes you see someone - not a seal - rise up out of the water, turn around, sit on the water's edge, watching you. They laugh loudly, and wave. You wave back! Immediately, the thought arises in your mind: ' Selkies! Shape-shifters! Don't you just love them?'
Sometime later, you swim to the edge of the moat, climb out. You're dry! You're clean, and refreshed. Re-created? All the dust and grime, old ways, and burdens that you once had, are now washed away. You're clean! You're also empowered to put into practice what you experienced and learned in the castle.
Session End
Sometime later, the session ends. Your anamcara (yes, you've opened your eyes and are now conversing in the 'solid' world), explains what you 'saw' and experienced and continues to work with you, analysing the symbols etc, and how that can benefit your daily life. The Room of Lost and Found is a wonderful place. A room where you can understand what was 'lost' and why, and how to 'find' it again. Wink! This can be challenging, but is very rewarding. And your anamcara is there to assist you.
We believe you can benefit from exploring your Inner Castle, and one of our anamcara (soul friends) is ready and willing to work with you, wherever you are. Do check out the other excepts about the Inner Castle to find out more. or book yourself onto a one-to-one session (which can take place via the internet, MSN Messenger, Skype or 'phone, as well as in person), or book for a workshop/seminar or a retreat.
Jonathan Tadhg organises one-to-one sessions on the Inner Castle spiritual program, and group workshops/seminars and retreats on this theme. For more information, see: http://www.caolait.org/innercastle
