The Symbolic World Masterclass is a 6-lesson odyssey into the architecture of meaning. Here’s what you’ll explore:

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Lesson 1: Pierce through the secular mind with symbolism

We live in a time of fragmentation—a world where meaning feels elusive, where "facts" are often mistaken for meaning, and where ancient wisdom is dismissed as superstition. Yet, despite this crisis of meaning, symbols continue to shape reality and our imagination, from the resurgence of myths and fairy tales to the hidden metaphors embedded in science itself. This first lesson lays the foundation for understanding symbolism—not as mere decorative analogy or representative of outdated thought, but as the very structure through which we perceive and engage with reality. Why does symbolism matter today? Because without it, we risk seeing the world in fragments rather than as a coherent whole.

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Lesson 2: The Architecture of Reality – Meeting of Heaven and Earth

The world is not just a collection of random events—it is structured and patterned in ways both visible and hidden. From the grand cosmic order to the smallest human communities, reality unfolds through the interplay of macrocosm and microcosm, head and body, heaven and earth. This lesson explores how these symbolic patterns shape everything: from the Church to political movements, from kingship to revolution, from sacred art to everyday life. By learning to see the world as a meeting of heaven and earth, we begin to understand how meaning flows through all things, binding the seen and unseen into a coherent whole.

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Lesson 3: Up and down the Holy Mountain 

Space and time are not just neutral backdrops to existence or merely scientific phenomena—they are structured, meaningful, and deeply symbolic. Whether it’s the sacred mountain of Moses, the ordered cycles of the Church calendar, or even the way we structure our weekends, reality is shaped by patterns that guide us through order and chaos. This lesson explores the symbolism of sacred space and time, from the heights of divine encounters to the depths of descent, from the center to the margins. By recognizing these structures, we are able to navigate life with insight and wisdom—seeing the world not as a random landscape, but as a journey up and down the holy mountain.

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Lesson 4: The Subtle Dance of Opposites

Reality unfolds through a constant interplay of opposites—light and dark, order and chaos, left and right, center and margin. But these opposites are not mere contradictions; they form a dynamic balance, a dance that gives movement and meaning to the world. From the motions of the cosmos to the structure of societies, from the symbolism of masculine and feminine to the unfolding of hierarchy, this lesson explores how dualities shape existence. By understanding this subtle dance, we learn to move with it—recognizing when to hold firm, when to let go, and how meaning emerges from the tension between opposites.

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Lesson 5: Garments of Skin – The fall of man and civilization

Humanity's story is one of both loss and transformation. From the fall in Eden to the rise of civilization, from the Flood to the coming of Christ, history unfolds as a great symbolic pattern—one that reveals both our exile and our redemption. This lesson explores how biblical and mythological narratives point to a deeper reality: the way we clothe ourselves, not just in fabric, but in law, culture, and technology. Are these "garments of skin" a curse, a necessity, or a path to something greater? By tracing this pattern from Genesis to the Eschaton, we uncover civilization’s double nature—as both the poison and the cure.

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Lesson 6: Living Symbolically today

Symbolism is not just something to understand—it is something to live. In a world that feels increasingly disenchanted, we are called to reawaken to meaning, not as a distant idea but as a lived reality. This lesson explores how symbolic thinking shapes every aspect of life, from personal spirituality to family, church, and society. How do we resist false, parasitic narratives? How do we create and participate in stories that reveal truth? At the heart of this renewal is the mystery of time itself—found in the rhythm of the Sabbath and the promise of the 8th day. Rest is not just the cessation of work but the fulfillment of creation, pointing beyond time to resurrection and glory. As we conclude this journey, we ask: What does the future look like when lived symbolically? What does it mean to truly participate in the unfolding of meaning?