The Threshold of Becoming (Το κατώφλι του γίγνεσθαι)

-From the Meletic Scrolls.

When we seek to explore the vastness of universal existence, we inevitably find ourselves addressing one of the most profound aspects of reality, which is the interplay between what is and what becomes. At first glance, these two states may appear distinctive, as though one belongs to a certain realm of permanence whilst the other is caught in a constant motion of change. It is precisely in their relationship, in their dynamic interaction, that we find the deeper meaning of existence itself.

Existence possesses a nature that is uniquely its own. It is not merely a static condition, nor is it limited to any singular form or phenomenon. Rather, existence manifests in a multitude of expressions within nature, within thought, within energy, within being. Despite these various manifestations, the essential truth remains, which is it exists. This may seem self-evident, but to say that something exists is to acknowledge that it participates in a fundamental reality that has an inherent origin.

In Meletic thought, this origin is recognised as (To Ένa) the One. It is the foundational principle of all universal existence. To Ena is not a being amongst beings, nor a deity as conceived by religion; rather, it is the universal existence itself, the source from which all existential things in the cosmos derive their being. It is through To Ena that all developed forms come to be, not in the sense that it acts upon them as an external force, but that it is the underlying presence from which all things emerge and to which they are ontologically bound together.

To Ena is immutable in its essence. It does not change, does not move, does not transform. It simply is. That which emanates from it, which derives its being from To Ena is not immutable. These things, whether they are cosmic, natural, mental or philosophical become. They do not merely exist as fixed entities; they unfold and they evolve. This process of becoming is intrinsic to their nature. It is not imposed upon them; it is within them.

One must ask the question: where does this becoming actually begin? Is it a single moment in time, a spontaneous rupture in stillness? Or is it rather a gradual accumulation of subtle changes, imperceptible at first, but eventually forming a new state of being? Could it be a silent shift, a transformation that occurs not in spectacular fashion; instead, in a quiet unfolding?

This question invites a deeper philosophical enquiry. Becoming, as a concept, is often viewed in opposition to being. Meleticism proposes that becoming is not the negation of being but its dynamic expression. Being, in its purest form might be seen as timeless, but in the world of phenomena, being necessarily reveals itself through becoming. The world is not static. Neither are we as human beings.

To explore becoming, therefore, is to examine not merely change in the material sense, but transformation as a metaphysical event. It is the passage from potentiality to actuality, the shift from the invisible to the visible, the crossing over from the known to the unknown. Perhaps, at times, from the unknown into the deeper known. It is the living frontier between what was and what could be.

Then, what is the threshold of becoming? It is a liminal space, a boundary not between opposites but between states. It is the doorway between stability and motion, the zone in which essence begins to express itself in time. This threshold may appear in numerous ways. It could be felt during a moment of profound personal insight, or witnessed in the transition of nature from one season to another. It could be understood as the moment an idea becomes action, or when a soul realises its purpose and begins to live accordingly.

In Meleticism, this threshold is not merely symbolic. It is a point of real philosophical and existential relevance. It is where the metaphysical tendencies of the self meet the physical occurrences of the world. It is where inner experience begins to manifest in the realm of outer reality. More than that, it is where the soul stands ready to transcend its prior limitations.

The path of Meleticism is one of conscious awareness, a deliberate movement between the physical and the metaphysical states of being. It does not ask us to deny one in favour of the other, but to acknowledge the unity that binds both. The threshold of becoming, then, is not a place we visit once; it is a place we return to again and again. It is not a single event, but a recurring experience. It is a rhythmic echo in the life of the mind and soul.

Becoming may begin in silence, in the stillness before decision, in the quiet recognition of inner dissonance or harmony. From there, it takes shape through thought, word and deed. It reveals itself in moments of crisis, transformation and realisation. Its presence is not limited to dramatic shifts. Sometimes, the threshold is crossed in ordinary moments, such as a conversation, a breath, a vision, a memory that gently carries us into a new awareness of self and world.

Philosophically, this threshold demands attention. It invites us to question the origins of change, the direction of movement and the quality of transformation. What causes us to change? Is it necessity or desire? Is it external force or internal will? To what end do we change? Is it towards clarity, fulfilment, harmony or merely survival?

In Meleticism, becoming is understood not as aimless motion, but as active movement with potentiality. This potentiality is not arbitrary; it is rooted in the fundamental nature of existence as derived from To Ena. All things carry within them the seed of growth and unfolding. The human being, especially, bears the capacity for self-awareness and thus for intentional transformation. We are not merely subject to becoming; we are participants in it.

To stand at the threshold is to embrace this role. It is to say, “I am no longer only what I have been; I am also what I may become.” In this moment, the past and the future meet, and the present becomes the ground of possibility. It is here that Meletic practice finds its most fertile soil in the moment of readiness, the moment of awakening, the moment when one steps forth with a great measure of clarity and presence.

The function of the threshold, then, is to mark a point of initiation. It is where we become aware of our capacity to change and our responsibility to do so wisely. It is where we encounter the gravity of choice and the beauty of transformation. It is also where we confront the resistance within us, which manifests in the fear of the unknown, the comfort of the familiar or the inertia of habit.

The threshold is not merely a challenge; it is an opportunity. To cross it is to affirm life, to participate in the unfolding of one’s own essence. It is to act in harmony with the Logos and the Nous. It is to understand that becoming is not about leaving behind who we are, but realising more fully what we already carry within that we have not yet revealed.

The threshold of becoming is a core element of Meletic philosophy. It is not a destination, but a beginning. It is the space in which we come to recognise the interplay between the immutable and the mutable, the eternal and the temporal. It is where we understand our role as both observers and co-creators of our reality. It is the undeniable truth that our true essence is more than the flesh and bones that we have become.

Through Meletic contemplation, meditation and conscious practice, we do not merely theorise about this threshold, we live it. In living it, we begin to realise that every moment has the potentiality to become more present, more attuned, more aligned with the deeper truth of existence. The threshold, then, is not far from us. It is here. It is now. We are always on its edge, ready to cross it with sublimity.

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