by Further preliminaries for the transfer of consciousness to the depth point
The dissimilarity between the present exercise and the previous one is substantial. The utilisation of an asymmetrical object during practice leads to the concept of a “geometric centre” losing its effectiveness and being replaced by the idea of the central or essential meaning of the object itself.
The following passage concerns the deep integration of depth point meditation with practice. Bardon succinctly instructs one to “transfer your consciousness to the centre of each [asymmetrical] object and feel as small as a poppy seed, or even as an atom.” With the term “centre”, we naturally want to represent the “sense” of the object towards which consciousness is transferred. In this second exercise of the series, consciousness continues to diminish in size until it approaches atomic dimensions and beyond, bordering on the definition of a “mathematical point” of pure potential. The “centre” of the object ultimately becomes the object itself, or rather, it manifests as a finite object in space-time reality.
But what is meant by the sense or meaning of an object? After all, we are dealing with inanimate, non-sentient things not endowed with an autonomous will. However, each object has a story that unfolds over time. An artefact, for instance, was created by a person for a specific purpose or use. It embodies the soul of its creator and users, and its form reveals its function. Even a seemingly ordinary object, such as a pebble, is part of a set of natural forces that have shaped and smoothed it. These aspects express the anima mundi through the infinite richness of its manifestations, and adopting a depth point perspective, situating oneself at the centre of things and beings, allows one to grasp its intimate meaning.
The following exercise is a preparatory step towards fully comprehending the depth point. It is intended to supplement the understanding of its significance with practice. For example, in Step Seven soul training, proficiency in the depth point exercises is a necessary prerequisite for developing psychometry, which involves the lucid perception of an object’s past, present, and future.
The execution of this exercise does not exhibit significant differences compared to the preceding one, apart from the use of asymmetric objects selected by the practitioner and a more direct attempt to identify the depth point of the objects in question, trying to unleash oneself from the notion of “geometrical centre”.
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