Week 4, Part III

The theme of Gate 1 (Purpose) will highlight ways that I and/or my experiences differ from the mainstream. Experiences with Gate 1 will help to strengthen my faith and will also bring surprises to my life. For instance, the career I pursue may change significantly during my life and the change may come as a surprise. I’m likely to experience events while pursuing my career (or anything that has a sense of purpose for me) that feel like divine intervention and are intended to strengthen my faith (i.e., the universe showing me that there’s more to existence than the material world and that it’s working in my favor, even when it doesn’t seem that way).

The influence of Surprises is also likely to cause disruptive experiences near mid-life (usually over the period of 42-46 years old) if any realignment is needed. Disruption may be unpleasant, but the intention is to redirect me toward joy and fulfillment.

The most obvious learning I’ll experience will be through Line 4 modalities (same as the Line 4 description in my profile), which means the theme of Purpose will have a strong emphasis on stability while navigating change and be experienced via relationships. Since I’m likely to experience the unexpected, the theme of Purpose will challenge my need for stability and help me cultivate my inner stability that allows me to navigate changes.

Line 1 is the Investigator: driven by curiosity to gather information and knowledge and must overcome the fear of the unknown or of not knowing enough. This is another way I’ll learn about this theme, although it may be less obvious to me. For instance, when I experience dramatic changes in my career, it’ll likely introduce the fear of the unknown or not knowing enough, which will underscore the more obvious Line 4 challenges.

Ultimately, it all sums up this way: Part of my purpose is to explore themes of questioning my lovability for the sake of gaining wisdom to share with others. I’ll likely gain knowledge through experiences that take me by surprise. When I’m able to embrace the truth of my innate lovability and don’t allow unexpected changes to shift my knowledge of that truth, I’ll have cultivated the inner sense of stability that enabled truly secure foundations. I’ll also be able to live as an example for cultivating a strong sense of lovability as part of my-role model purpose.

A bit of insight from the I Ching (linked to Gate name above) that might give a clue about navigating the change from novice expression to wisdom – I’ll know if/when it becomes useful:

Line 1 – Action is unnecessary. Patiently prepare the way for the new to appear; it will bring increased understanding and support.

Line 4 – Remain flexible. A fear of failure will undermine the exhilarating experience of personal empowerment and expansiveness that naturally accompanies the energy of Gate 1. Let your intuition guide you; if it feels right in your gut, then it is right.

Gate 1 is part of the Channel of Self-Fulfillment (aka, Inspiration). Since the other Gate for this channel (8) isn’t activated in my circuitry, I’ll be electromagnetically drawn toward people who do, and I’ll live out the theme of this Gate in those relationships. People who have a hanging Gate 8 will be equally drawn to me and the relationship will be a learning experience for this channel for both of us. (If I’m in relationship with someone who has the full channel activated, I’ll be just as drawn toward them but that electromagnetic factor won’t be reciprocated, and it will be more of a learning experience for me than for them.)

Since this channel forms a connection from the Heart to the Throat, I’ll feel inspired to speak my truth from my Heart in those relationships, as will the other person – whether or not we act on that inspiration will depend on how much we’ve matured in expressing those Gates.

Relationships that bring activation to this channel for me will also create the effects of activation in my Heart Center. It’s not true activation because it’ll only occur as part of our energetic interaction; the less I’m around the person, the less I’ll feel the sense of activation.

In other words, if I have a relationship with someone who has the Gate 8 activated and spend a lot of time with them, I’ll have a strong sense of identity, direction, and purpose. When I leave their company to engage with different people/groups, my experience of those things will become variable and inconsistent again. Spending more time in the former situation will provide a stable environment for developing a healthy sense of lovability; however, the variability I experience when I leave their company can create a lot of doubt and confusion about who I really am and whether or not I’m truly lovable.

I may feel and behave very differently when I’m not with the person. This can lead to a continuation of doubt and confusion when I’m with the person again, along with guilt or shame. The apparent contradictions can cause the relationship to make me question my lovability rather than supporting it.

This is an example of how awareness regarding what I’m experiencing and why has the potential to dispel self-harming beliefs I’ve had about myself, replacing them with the empowering truth and transforming my perception of my past, present, and future.

The novice expression of this channel is a fear of failing one’s life purpose. When I form a complete channel through relationship, the lesson for me to learn is that expressing my Authentic Self is the fulfillment of my life purpose, that I AM the contribution I’m here to give the world. Those relationships are likely to include the feeling of pressure to DO something to deserve that relationship, and the lesson to learn is that BEing my Authentic Self is all I need to bring to the relationship. Having this Gate activated reinforces my profile as an Adept.

Wisdom and optimal expression of this channel includes:
• Expressing the fullness of my Authentic Self relentlessly and without compromise
• Living, leading, and transforming from the Heart of Who I Am
• Being able to articulate the Truth of Who I Am
• In being the fulfillment of the Self, I show others how to do the same.

Gate 8

Remembering (8.4, more apparent) – This aspect brings the influence of seeking out and uncovering significant truth. The concept of healing through remembering who I am – the pure, innocent soul who came into this life – is an aspect of this influence.

I Ching guidance for this influence, Line 4 – There are pros and cons to any union. Participating in a group means some things must be given up; yet, if your belly the attraction is strong enough, such a sacrifice can be a small price to pay for the enriching experience of fellowship. If the pull is not really strong, then it is best to go your own way. Be clear, though, that turning away now could mean you are passing up an opportunity, so consider the whole picture before making a move.