Sometimes life brings us to a crossroads. We have multiple opportunities. Something changes. We can go back and or forward or off to some strange side path. Because our culture is dualist, we tend to view our choices as either/or: Forward or backward, single or married, old job or new job. But really, there are many times when it is wiser, more empowering, freer and more fun to view a crossroads going in many directions: Old job, new job, or go back to school. Single, married, dating without commitment, dating several people, group marriage, or sacred prostitution. Life gives us many opportunities, and it serves us to visualize paths that are open and, perhaps, unexplored.
Imagine yourself out of doors. Feel the gentle breeze, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and enjoy the sound of birds in the trees and the rustling of leaves.
Notice that you are walking on a path. Observe your feet moving beneath you, carrying you forward, step-by-step. Feel the strength in your body that moves you freely and resolutely along this path. It may be that there are obstacles, but you step over or around them easily.
As you continue along your path, you find yourself at a crossroads. There are several different ways to go. None looks immediately better than the others, but you feel calm and peaceful. You stand in the center of the crossroads, feeling a pleasant anticipation. Soon you will know which way to go. For now, you stand and look around, turning so that you can see down each path in turn.
Now recall the glowing ball of your center. Notice that the glow is reaching outward, that your body is visibly glowing from the center. It is a lovely, warm feeling and you tingle with it.
Allow the light from your center to expand as it will, and notice that it reaches more towards one or two paths than towards others. Gently allow the light to move further down its chosen path or paths, illuminating them.
Turn around again, looking at each path, those in shadow, and those illuminated by your own glow. Notice now if you feel more drawn towards one. Notice which paths you are certain you won’t take.
When you are ready, when the light from your center and your own inner call agree, step upon your chosen path and continue walking. What does it feel like? Are you comfortable? Excited? Peaceful? Anxious? Allow yourself to explore your feelings as you walk, looking around yourself and observing the path you have chosen.
You may repeat this meditation as often as you wish during a period of transition in your life. You might do it daily, and choose different paths on different days. This exploration can help clarify your real-world choices.
