Oct 26 (edited) • 3) The Grounds
The Grounds
Congratulations. You made the choice to cross The Gate Threshold and enter The Grounds of your castle. This is where most travelers take their first look at The Castle they carry inside.
You may notice that it is not pristine. The path may be cracked and overgrown with vines. The walls may be leaning and the windows may be cracked or broken out. You might see vermin scuttle along the edges of the garden.
The truth is it does not matter how broken or messy The Grounds appear. They are beautiful because they are yours. This is not a failure but the proof that you have lived. Your Castle is still standing after weather, neglect and being stormed by enemies. It is still here because you are still here.
Do not rush to repair the grounds. Walk slowly. Touch what you see. Let the ivy growing over the rubble tell the story. Let the stones breathe. The most sacred part of your rebuilding is realizing how much you have already endured.
Today is the first time you have entered The Grounds of your castle. Today we honor the overgrowth. We thank the weeds for holding the soil in place. We thank the cracks for showing us where the light will enter later.
When you are ready, share a glimpse of your Grounds:
- What is the first thing you notice?
- What surprises you?
- What are you willing to see without judging?
You don't need to make any efforts to make your grounds beautiful yet. You need to see the lay of the land with honesty.
Welcome to The Grounds- where Travelers face their inner reality with reverence.
*Instruction: In the comments, describe to our community what the grounds of your castle look like the first time you entered them. There is no wrong answer- every landscape and architecture belongs.
From the Grounds we travel to the Foyer.
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