Dreaming and Controlled Folly
The eagle warrior is a master dreamer, and purposefully cultivates her ability to dream. She opens new channels of perception, free from old distorting light, and hooks her attention in dreaming the oneness and perfection of every person and event she sees. Whether she goes into the wilds of nature or the wilds of the shopping mall, she sees with an assemblage point in her heart, rather than her mind.
The eagle warrior knows she will always be dreaming, and her goal is to dream a perfect replica of the divine truth she cannot perceive directly. She keeps her attention on the wholeness of life, and does not let her mitote mind take apart, judge, and categorize creation. She loves and appreciates the multitude of ways life manifests and expresses itself, and is delighted to be part of life herself. She looks into creation as a mirror, and sees her own divinity reflected there. In the silence of her mind, she smiles and thinks, “No wonder the gurus are always laughing.”
The Power and Love in Controlled Folly
The eagle warrior knows she is dreaming, and she knows everyone else is dreaming. This awareness gives her power in the world because most humans do not realize they are dreaming, and believe they are perceiving reality as it is. The warrior sees the parasites controlling all the humans, and understands that the humans have no choice about their fear and strategies. Her heart stays open to them, not in pity or judgment, but simply in acceptance of the perfection of what is.
Most of what the parasites make their humans do is folly. Their behavior is thoughtless, reckless, foolish, or worse. When the warrior is stronger than the parasite and has enough personal power to see and control its folly, she is able to choose her words and actions to promote the highest good for herself and others.
With her heart open in acceptance, the eagle warrior goes into the world to play, create, and love. Seeing deep into the dream around her, no matter where she is or who she is with, allows her to offer the humans whatever they need in order to dream her in a way beneficial to all. The Toltecs call this ability to dream into the dreams of others “controlled folly.” The warrior's intent is to never go against herself, so she only uses her “seeing” with love and respect.
An Apprentice Changes the Dream
“About once a month, I drive to visit my mother in a nearby state. The drive usually takes about eight hours, and isn't very entertaining — so I drive as fast as I can. I used to brag to my mother about how fast I drove, and would always try to beat my record for how long it took. She would worry, and tell me to drive slower, but I would scoff at the suggestion that I didn't know what I was doing.
“As I learned to see the dream better, I realized that I was causing my mother a lot of anxiety. By the time I arrived at her house, she would be so agitated from worrying about me, we could hardly greet each other. I decided to practice my controlled folly. The next time I went to visit her, I called and told her I realized she was right, it was dangerous to drive so fast. I told her I was bringing a lunch along and would stop and picnic along the way. She was very pleased that had I listened to her, and relieved that I would be safe. I drove my usual crazy fast speeds. When I arrived at her house, she was relaxed and much easier to be with. It was an act of love for both of us.
“The funny thing about this story is that after telling Mom I was driving slow and picnicking a couple of times, it sounded like a pretty good idea, so I tried it. I discovered it was a more enjoyable way to drive for me, too. Now I always take my time, and it doesn't seem any longer. And I am relaxed when I arrive, too!”
