How to Assemble Timelines

Perception arises from a dynamic interplay between universal source and a localized point of integration.

Timelines are our subjective experience of perceptual reality. They are rendered through the interplay of universal energy and the filter of personal awareness. The energy that generates our Timelines pours into us from the universal field. It is a direct influx of cosmic consciousness.

The Assemblage Point: A Perceptual Filter

These ideas align closely with Carlos Castaneda’s assemblage point. The assemblage point is a pivotal concept in Toltec shamanism. It explains how perception and reality are constructed.

In Castaneda’s teachings, the assemblage point is a luminous spot. It’s about the size of a tennis ball. It is located in the human energy field (or "luminous cocoon") roughly 20 cm behind the right shoulder blade. It is the focal point where universal energy fields align with internal energy. This then constructs the reality we perceive. By selecting which emanations to filter, the assemblage point determines our experience. It effectively renders our personal Timeline.

In Toltec nagualism, the assemblage point can move to different areas of the luminous body. This then alters perception. A heart-centered position might evoke emotional or intuitive awareness. Meanwhile, the solar plexus aligns with personal power. The ideal, in my option, is to receive the flow of energy into the space slightly above the solar plexus but below the heart.

The Mechanics of Timeline Rendering

The assemblage point’s primary function is to "assemble" reality. It does this by aligning specific energy fields. In its default position behind the shoulder, it creates the ordinary world. However, shifts—induced by practices like lucid dreaming, meditation, or recapitulation —allow enhanced perception. The assemblage point aligns with broader emanations, rendering Timelines infused with heightened awareness.

When we move our assemblage point between the solar plexus and heart, we move to a perceptual state of personal power and emotional flow. In Castaneda’s terms, this could correspond to a warrior’s state of "silent knowledge." Intuition and universal connection dominate. Our resulting Timelines will feel more fluid. Events and synchronicities reflect a deeper alignment with the cosmos.

How to Move your Assemblage Point

Sit quietly, focus on your breath, and visualize a luminous spot behind your right shoulder blade. Inhale deeply, imagining energy flowing from this spot to slightly above your solar plexus and slightly below the heart. Exhale, releasing tension. Repeat for 5–10 minutes daily, intending to move the assemblage point to this area, directly behind your back.

Your Timelines will soon start to be gentler, kinder, and more joyful.