by The central nucleus of Being
In the exercises of the mental series in Step Five, we delve deeper into understanding the Depth Point as a “place” that is not strictly physical. This concept relates to the realisation of the causal aspect of forms, whether they are animate or inanimate. It encompasses a spectrum from mineral and vegetal states to the animal kingdom, ultimately reaching humans.
Bardon associates the Depth Point with what he describes as the “essential meaning” of a form. This meaning represents its reason for existing in the universe, which is the purpose inherent in its manifestation. The Depth Point is the nucleus that contains the potential for existence, which will eventually be expressed within a finite space-time structure that appropriately conveys its meaning. A more detailed analysis of these concepts can be found in the first post of the mental series for this Step.
We have said that Depth Point does not have a physical location. It is important to note that in many traditions, the “heart” is referred to as the special place where the mystery of being is found. This should not be misinterpreted. As Bardon defines it, the idea of a central nucleus, or “centre of gravity of a form,” symbolises an inner space from which everything originates. By definition, this space is “empty,” as it contains the form’s potential that remains unexpressed. Still, this space represents also the form itself, devoid of its visible aspects; it is the essence of the form before the structures of space and time create the conditions necessary for its emergence. From this understanding, we can see that experiencing the Depth Point is foundational to the practice, leading to a state of being connected to the spiritual source of life.
Bardon identifies this space as being at the centre of the human body’s gravity, approximately halfway between the navel and the sternum. It aligns with the solar or celiac plexus, located between the spine and the pit of the stomach (epigastrium). In the tantric tradition, the etheric reference of the solar plexus corresponds to the Maṇipūra cakra, known as the “city of the gem.” This is seen as the seat of the sense of self and a central hub for solar and spiritual energies.
In Jewish Kabbalah, the Sephira Tiphereth, positioned at the heart of the Tree of Life, symbolises the intersection of the noumenal and the phenomenal, manifesting the higher self within human awareness. This illustrates how the Depth Point serves as a subtle location where the process of transmutation occurs, elevating the personality beyond the transient horizon to reach a deeper understanding of our actual being in progressively higher states of consciousness.
The practice
The practice can be divided into two phases. In the first phase, we sit in the position that feels most comfortable for us. We then focus our awareness at the centre of our body, imagining our consciousness as a small point of light. While doing this, we perceive our body from the perspective of this point of light. The goal is to maintain this awareness for at least five minutes.
Now, our consciousness shrinks, our body moves further away from the centre of that awareness, and consequently, expands. Eventually, when our consciousness is reduced to an infinitely finite mathematical point, our body resembles a universe, with our awareness at its centre.
Bardon now instructs practitioners to meditate on the following statement: “I am the centre point of my physical existence. I am the determining power therein!” This phrase signifies that, having reached this practice stage, we can understand the essential meaning suggested by inspiration, drawing from the state of phenomenal emptiness known as the Depth Point. By doing so, we activate the voice of self-awareness, representing the individual Self or the Guardian Angel in the Christian tradition.
This practice aims to unify this inspired state with our manifestations across the three planes—physical, emotional, and mental—so that our existence becomes an expression of our deepest nature. In this way, our thoughts and actions take on purpose, revealing the actual reason for our presence in the world.
The implications of this practice are numerous. First, being in the Depth Point, in this state of awareness, should be a condition that can be accessed instantly when needed, without requiring the whole meditative process described earlier. However, repeated practice and actual experimentation with this state are essential to achieve this ability.
Living from a perspective of this essential meaning means that every interaction with others and with the objects in our experience becomes direct and unfiltered by habits, mental processes, or conflicting emotions. This allows us to restore the true meaning of things. Moreover, the practices from the previous steps gain a new dimension, opening the door to the following practices, which are difficult to achieve without reaching this state.
Bardon also emphasises that we should not confuse the experience of the Depth Point with mediumistic trance. Our practice is intended to cultivate an “active” void that is fully conscious, while trance states are characterised by passivity and an unconscious surrender of awareness. In trance, inferior entities, such as Elementaries 1 or psychic residues, can attach to the physical and astral body, leading to a form of possession.
- The Elementary is a being with one or more qualities that exists on a vibrational plane influenced by the elements, in close proximity to humans’ vibrational plane, and can develop a certain degree of intelligence. ↩︎
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