One of the most stunning metaphors for me recently happened from a 'tip-off' by a tuned in Openhander - that "The Five Gateways" were metaphored in no less than the great James Cameron blockbuster Avatar. If like me you missed it the first time around, watch the movie again. Here are the transitions to watch out for followed by a clip from the movie... Gateway 1: where Jake awakens to his Avatar (higher self) Gateway 2: where he realigns to his 'tribe' and higher truth Gateway 3: where he becomes one of the Na'vi tribe Gateway 4: exorcising his shadows of deception Gateway 5: the resurrection of himself as a Na'vi And here's the final scene where Jake is resurrected as a Na'vi...