"Love is higher than opinion."
~Rudolf Steiner
Love is listed as the first Position of the Heart, not because its essence overshadows the other Positions, but because it is the driving force behind them. The very nature of being Positioned to love is one and the same with abiding in Christ, and Christ within you (as you are also the Christ within you.)
When we are Positioned to Love, we are entering a Higher state of awareness of the underlying metaphysical properties that make up our complex emotional system. Thus, awareness not only of this Position, but awareness of our natural baseline must come into play. One who is experiencing bouts of depression may find their natural baseline to be of a lower emotional range, the Lower Realm which I have also divided into 5 Positions that I will touch on in more detail in the near future. When one makes such a realization, it's time to assess the emotional "wiggle-room." Often, when chronically Positioned to the Lower Realms of the Heart , it will become gated at the center; hardened and inaccessible. In this case, our knowledge of the Mysteries of the Heart will become once-again veiled as we descend from our Inner Eden and fall below the parameters of the Hearts firmament. Just as someone who is recovering from a serious injury would be well-advised not to enter a triathalon due to risk of further damage, so one suffering from a closed-Heart should not be expected to immediately overcome the barriers of self and dive head-first into the Inner Mysteries.
Before we begin to Position ourselves towards Love, we must become capable of acquiring within ourselves a state of neutrality. This should become such an ingrained emotional practice that all one must do to achieve it is to simply tune in. However, this is not referring to the act of bypassing or to the suppression of ones emotions, which should be expressed in all of their fullness and animalism as needed but, if possible, without excess. Allowing emotions to fully process without directing or changing the desired baseline Heart Position is the eventual goal for any initiate, as it requires a certain level of attainment of control over the lower self. Neutrality is a state of a Higher observation of the self and the emotions while maintaining embodiment during the manifestation of difficult emotions or situations.
Once we can comfortably and almost unconsciously come back to neutrality, we are ready to explore deeper within our center, starting with the cultivation and containment of Love. Before one is able to Position oneself towards Love, one must hold a basic understanding of what this Position manifests as on a physical or material scale.
As the inner world reflects the outer world, so the opposite is also true. Our outer actions play an important part in preparing the Heart to move into the Upper Room space.
We will now begin the process of Positioning the Heart towards Love.
Gaze upon, or think fondly of, someone that you love, preferably someone with which you already share a close relationship. Notice any feelings, thoughts, emotions, or sensations that may arise. What is it that you love about them? What lessons make up the cosmic substance that brought you together in this incarnation? Do you feel safe with them, and if so, what is it about them that makes you feel safe? Spend intentional time in the contemplation of these things. Meditate on the unconditional love that freely flows between your center, and theirs. Build upon that feeling as if you have taken on the role of "emotional architect," because you have. Repeat this practice as needed until the act of tuning into this first and somewhat universal aspect of love has integrated into your emotional practice.
The next step is to carry this feeling over to those that we do not already share immediate intimate proximity with, such as coworkers, acquaintances, and even strangers. One could start this endeavor by meditating on a time when they have been shown kindness by a stranger, and ponder ways with which one might continue this cycle of selfless intentionality. Intentionality is key here, as our actions must always stem from a place of humility, grace, compassion, and authenticity lest they become void entirely.
Other ways one might Position oneself to Love may include spending time in nature, or with animals, appreciating ones connection to All and seeing with the Spiritual Eye ones relationship to the Whole of humanity, as we are all but limbs and organs to the Collective Body.
It is also important to note that it is imperative to build upon ones intimate connections, as much as possible, without the use of cellular-devices or other divisive technology as this often acts as a disruptor of the etheric-transmitters of the Heart.
While we have just barely begun to raise our awareness to the surface of the feminine waters which act as a conduit of the energy that both magnetizes and maintains this Higher state within the Heart, I believe this to be a good starting point for anyone looking to expand upon their Heart Consciousness and align with the Position of Love, thus surpassing the first veil, moving from the ground floor into the Upper Floors, with intention as an initiate to attain access into the Upper Room where the very seed of Love was first birthed with cosmic intention into existence.
Until next time, selah~