In our second meeting, we discussed the archetype "Father Sky." During our discussion we explored the ways we identify with this archetype, and we attempted to incorporate this metaphor into our spiritual lives.
We looked at how our rational, scientific, technological world has become disconnected from this metaphor, and we discovered that the Father Sky archetype is also connected to the Mother Earth metaphor. As men, one way to re-connect to the heavens and the earth is to become a bridge between the two and hold these metaphors in balance. As such, we become connected to the cosmos as well as grounded in the earth.
We are unique expressions of God and the universe, and we must become beings who embrace both mystery (the heavens) and responsibility (the earth). In a world that fosters aggression and domination, mystery and responsibility are often left to atrophy. As science continues to seek to explain all mystery and politics/religion continues to attempt global domination through war, conversion, and a show of force, a re-connection to the Father Sky archetype is essential for fostering a deeper spirituality that seeks peace, justice, and reconciliation.
Our technological advances often distance us from nature so that our picture of our place in this world is obscured and distorted. Yet, we are unique expressions of the Divine, and we do have an important role to play in the cosmological scheme of things. We are not simply accidents of nature but creations within the Divine Milieu that is Life.
As such, we must step outside of the comfort zone of society and engage in the ancient practices of self-exploration and adventure. As men, we crave adventure and a life lived that is full of meaning. Through activities such as camping, hiking, and simply stopping to take in the beauty that is all around us, we can begin to re-connect to the mysterious Transcendence that is missing from our lives. As we become reinvigorated through experiences of mystery, we will also discover deeper reservoirs of meaning and strength that reside within us, which will then pour out into the world as responsibility for others and for nature.
Our next meeting is on November 15 at 6:30pm in the Theatre Underground at DHBC.
Wherever you are on your spiritual path, you are welcome in this place.
