Propelled by the feeling of Insatiability
Containment
is a defense against
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We contain when we hold difficult experiences internally, either to suppress unwanted feelings or to turn against the self. Containment offers a way to pause the expression of affect and impulses; as simple as a babe closing their fist or holding their breath to resist screaming. The act of containing creates a temporary homeostasis without fully cutting off from others. This helpful primitive mechanism can evolve into the use of substances (from thumb sucking to cocktails) to serve the same regulatory function. When not joined with mechanisms of self expression, the contained person can force the redirection of negative emotions against the self.
So I swallow the unbearable and become the opposite of what I feel.
As adults we Contain as a means to experience ourselves as Benevolent
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There is a consensus reality - where we perceive that which is agreed upon as reliable. In this shared reality, Containment combines with four co-conspirators that help to shape one’s identity and life experience. Developed in early childhood, they continue to operate as a basic temperamental style throughout adulthood. Here we see Containment as it combines with its four common partners: Detachment, Absorption, Discharging, and Recoiling.
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When Containment is combined with Absorption, I behave as a Sycophant - containing my Inferior feelings while seeking to be Exalting
Active in the everyday Personas of the Guide, the Confidant, the Vanguard, and the Entertainer
Seeking Security while Containing and Absorbing my feelings
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When Containment is combined with Recoiling, I behave as a Recluse - Containing my Discouraged feelings while seeking to be Altruistic
Active in the everyday Personas of the Negotiator, the Martyr, the Idealist, and the Moralist
Seeking Confidence while Containing and Recoiling from my feelings
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Defense Structures dissolve over time, allowing attention to turn to the Dark Waves ripples that have been occurring in their wake. Dark wave energies are experienced outside the accepted norms of reality; sometimes making their presence known in our sexual disinhibitions, more often in the acts of people we only know as Doppelgangers - the deplorable “Others” we struggle to keep at the periphery of our lives.
As we gain a more personal relationship to the entities which enliven Dark Wave energies, we place ourselves at the Gates of Dawn.
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Might you recognize in its appearance, a doppelgänger to your own unresolved actualization of Grace?
Open to the sensations of this deeply buried suffering, festering at the base of your obsessions.
Do you find yourself disturbed by the appearance of ADDICTION in your world?
A state of containment and disavowal of one’s feelings can block reality and summon the Dark Wave entity witnessed in
The Hungry Ghost
(the Sanskrit specter of needle necked craving)
This state of reality-blockade can best be soothed by giving attention to Grace.
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Might you recognize in its appearance, a doppelgänger to your own unresolved actualization of Temperance?
Open to the sensations of this anxious control, suffering to neutralize fears and maintain rigid order.
Do you find yourself disturbed by the appearance of PETRIFICATION in your world?
A state of containment and projection of one’s feelings can block reality and summon the Dark Wave entity witnessed in
Golem
(the Jewish creature of soulless obedience)
This state of reality-blockade can best be soothed by giving attention to Temperance
Passion
Both the Junkie (Hungry Ghost) and Anankastic (Golem) suffer the unmet aspirations for
Passionate Composure
Composed
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Focus on the call of these Pipers in you.
They point you toward non-dominant aspects of your True Self.
What would you be willing to learn and actualize from your own Grace and Temperance?
I call upon Grace and Temperance to meet
Hungry Ghost and Golem energies,
first set aside the impulse to deny your feelings of Indignity and Anxiety.
In the pause of that quiet moment, turn there to the presence of these two Pipers at the Gates of Dawn
These combined virtues result in a passionate composure that cancels the rigid literalisms of the Anankastic (Golem) and the craving-driven blocks of the Junkie (Hungry Ghost).
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To learn Grace:
Give attention to the teachings of Shekhina or Christ in Abrahamic Faiths.
This call is aided by observing the following Personas and Natural Forces already at work in my world.
The work of the Fool as
Vacuum Generator: A source of virtual particles and potential energy, fluctuating between existence and non-existence. Like a particle at the event horizon of a black hole, turning ambiguity into reality
The work of the Rescuer as
Gravitational Well: An irresistible pull, created by unseen curvature of spacetime around a massive object. Laws that curve assumed densities of matter
The work of the Free Spirit as
Cosmic Ray: A high-energy particle from outside the solar system, carrying information about distant cosmic phenomena. Distant horizons, shaping current location
The work of the Philanthropist as
Magnetosphere: A magnetic field shielding the Earth by deflecting solar winds. A protective and influential aura
The work of the Adept as
Resonant chamber: Selectively amplifies electromagnetic information, filtering noise for refined data. Like a cathedral, echoing sound
The work of the Ringmaster as
Power Amplifier: Enhances influence, maximizing visibility and recognition. Like a flock of birds flying in formation
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To learn Temperance:
Give attention to the thoughts of Oikeiôsis in Stoicism.
This call is aided by observing the following Personas and Natural Forces already at work in my world.
The work of the Fixer as
Geomagnetic Field: A protective field of force generated by the movement of molten iron in the planet's core, which shields the atmosphere from solar winds and cosmic rays. Quietly deflecting the chaos of the outer world
The work of the Savant as
Spectral Emitter: A source of unique electromagnetic radiation, revealing the hidden composition and energy of its inner world. Issuing a unique fingerprint of insight
The work of the Diplomat as
Nuclear Isomer: A contained source of potent energy, capable of controlled release and transformation. Releasing power only at the opportune moment
The work of the Genius as
Singularity: a region of zero volume and infinite density, a point where spacetime itself is warped beyond recognition. Absolute focus, erasing boundaries
The work of the Disrupter as
Nuclear Fission: Splitting of an atom's nucleus, releasing energy and introducing change and instability. Unleashing a chain reaction of change
The work of the Straight shooter as
Nuclear Ground State: A state of fundamental stability and balanced energy, providing a firm foundation. Self sustaining agent of change
Together they call forth the Great Elephant of Divine Compassion.
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