We walk back past the pool, through the arch and up the long steep flight of spiral stone stairs holding the triple cord. We reach the doorway to the outer world and climb up. We emerge into a familiar room and return to the position in the circle where each of us began the journey. The door closes, fades. We return to our outer awareness.
Eyes begin to open.
Some of the people look around and finally a few of them look at me. We were in for just twenty minutes. I ask people if they wish to share what they have experienced, and many tell bits and pieces of their stories. Many are moved beyond understanding, beyond thinking. This time there was much interaction with the pool.