In the pursuit of knowledge, inner alchemists often tap into certain wells of information found in the world at large. These wells are deep fonts of knowledge, and to access them, we seek what I call “keys.” I’ve discussed these keys in my writing, describing them as starting points or portals that lead to deeper reservoirs of wisdom.
Recently, while responding to a reader’s comment, I was prompted to provide the starting point for a particular key—one that unlocks ...
the matrix
In presenting the way of inner alchemy, I must always be very careful to follow a very specific line of action that is guided by definitive energetic currents. Metaphorically speaking, we could say that it’s like being a sailor or navigator: I must follow the flow of the ocean and the wind created by it, always ensuring that I stay on course, which pertains to freedom, good will, and honesty.
The currents are all around us now; they flow, churn, and turn, creating a wind that howls and...