This Saturday, I went to see No Time to Die. Here’s my take.
Note: this article contains SPOILERS! Please stop here if you don’t want to read about them. If you’re OK with them, scroll down a bit further.
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First of all, it’s an impressive movie. I’ve been a fan of the franchise since the 90s, and remain so. The international scenery is pure electricity, there’s humor sprinkled throughout, and the action is sharp and crisp as always. Daniel Craig is one talented and dedicated guy. Hats off.
Now here is the summary of my alchemical review: this is a story, clear as day to me, about the Purpose fragment’s contract with Death.
What did I do first thing when I got home? Work the collective Purpose fragment’s relationship to death. Muscle testing tells me it needs 10 rounds. I’m on #4 right now.
So what is this all about?
Let’s talk about the Purpose soul fragment first. They might just be the most well-known and easily recognizable of all the fragments. Everything is go-big-or-go-home for them. They are the leaders in every country, state, and city. Also they fill up all the leadership positions in every company and every industry. The superhero archetype is modeled after them. So is everything larger-than-life. They love taking up all the space and attention in a room or conversation. They have the jet-fuel energy and thick skin it takes to do sales. They are also workout fanatics and have a very hardcore spiritual side. If they can’t be first/best/top dog at something, they won’t even bother trying. They don’t share the glory, and only like to hang out with other Purpose fragments in a fraternity brother type relationship.
So no surprise, that they hold the purple Infinity Stone of Power. Of the chakras, they rule the Crown Chakra. That’s their ultra-sublime aspect. When they talk, others listen. They don’t care too much about money, simply because they have that monopoly hold on power, and can make everyone else work for them, so money is never an issue.
On the shadier side, they are self-centered, entitled, and have egos the size of planets. They are always surrounded by groupies, and like to have harems (yes, this still applies to Western countries, just not by law). Ask them about their life story, and many will tell you about multiple marriages, always swapping out spouses for younger and hotter ones. And very often that’s still not enough, and there’s usually several affairs going on simultaneously.
Another feature is they like constant action. The more dangerous the better. They are reckless, and can also be aggressive. War and fighting seem to be in their blood, even if not literally. They have incredible energy and therefore work ethic, and are always fighting something in life, manifesting nonstop conflict, chaos, and challenges. The ones who like to slam that gas pedal to the max, and go at 120 miles per hour when the speed limit is 45 mph. Life in the fast lane is fun.
It is no wonder then, that military personnel, boxers, and Hollywood action heroes are primarily Purpose fragments.
Then we have James Bond, the consummate Purpose fragment. Alpha-male, womanizer, risk-taker, fighter, weapons-handler, car chases, jumping off cliffs…all about living life to the extreme.
Let’s be honest, there’s a part of everyone else that wants to be a Purpose fragment. To get a taste of that power, even by proxy. It’s intoxicating. To always be in the spotlight, reap all the glory and rewards, and never having to complain “that I’m not seen, heard, or recognized by society.” To never having to feel like the victim, or be riddled by self-doubt.
Like…they just have it too good right?
I used to think so. For a long time actually.
After watching the movie, I realized that they unconsciously seek out Death. Many do die fairly young as a result.
Before energetically clearing, I tuned into the collective Purpose fragment’s relationship to Death. Here’s what it said:
“I’ll get power if and only if I honor this contract with Death.”
Yikes.
So the reason they have all the power and glory and “everything else,” is because of that contract with Death. Yes, energetically there is a contract. Like everything, it’s comprised of countless curses and limiting beliefs, but because it’s in the Unconscious, most don’t notice.
Because of this contract and the dark power it bestowed, Purpose fragments, as the leaders and heroes, molded our society into one that glorifies death, martyrdom, and sacrifice. Not the quiet type though, but rather the ones that go out with a BANG! and “save the world.”
Through our work, we also noticed that the shadow of Purpose likes to manifest/create the worst situations/problems/conflicts, and then have the person “jump in courageously” and resolve them, in the process setting themselves as the hero and savior. Again, this is not Conscious nor intentional. Talk to any Purpose fragment and they usually shake their head at their repeated brushes with Death or extreme situations and say “I don’t know why this kind of thing keeps happening to me! I swear, I didn’t ask for it!”
Well…now you know why.
Back to the Bond movie, the central character is not James Bond, but rather Death itself. Everything revolves around it, from Madeleine’s mom getting sprayed by bullets to Bond visiting Vesper’s grave in a premonition that he will follow soon. From the death of trust between partners to the death of old friends. Everyone is just going through the motions that will lead them to that final destination.
If that’s all our destinations, can we blame Purpose fragments for trying to throw up a fireworks show along the way? Might as well do it in a grand and noble way right? Die for your country, for your family, or for your honor. Leave your name and legacy for the future generations to tell stories about. That’s what it means to make lemonade out of lemons right?
I used to be caught up in that paradigm too. The Death template has been a powerful one, but I’m now at a point in my shadow work and spiritual journey to see behind its BS. Because most fear Death, they worship those who “don’t fear Death,” aka the Purpose fragments. That’s become the societal definition of courage and bravery.
Little did we know that it was because of a contract. Death gave Purpose fragments the power to be at the top, and in return, they glorified Death. Put it on a pedestal that nobody else could quite touch in the same way.
Don’t know what I’m referring to here? Here’s a simple example.
Two candidates are competing for a prestigious leadership position that is in a niche neither has prior experience in. Who would most people vote for?
Candidate 1: worked a 9-5 job handling paperwork for years, went home and cooked for the family day after day, and kept the bills paid and the kids well-behaved in school. Never violated the law.
Candidate 2: served in the armed forces for years, did two tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, saved a dozen fellow soldiers from raining bullets, survived three car bomb attempts, and defended certain key strategic strongholds from terrorists.
What makes Candidate 2 so attractive? Let’s list out the typical reasons:
Loyalty
Commitment
Courageous
Decisive
Puts others first
But, can we really argue that Candidate 1 doesn’t possess these same qualities? No.
So, what actually makes Candidate 2 special and stand out “heads and shoulders above everyone else?” Let me do another take on it.
Loyalty in the face of Death
Commitment in the face of Death
Courageous in the face of Death
Decisive in the face of Death
Puts others first in the face of Death
Notice the constant here now? Death.
Because everyone else seems to fear Death, and they don’t, they are better and superior. And deserve power. Simple logic right?
If that’s not conditioning, I don’t know what is.
Remember this about the shadow side of Purpose fragments: they manifest the problems, and they set themselves up as the solution. The only solution actually. In the same way that James Bond “had to die.” Along the way, they “had to fight,” “had to kill,” “had to do questionable things to get to the best and highest result for humanity.” The whole ends-justify-the-means argument.
Again, let me be clear: this is Unconscious. My Dad and most of the best mentors I’ve had in life are primarily Purpose fragments. I would never accuse anyone of consciously doing any of this.
Frankly, they are victims of this contract too. They don’t know why they attract these extreme situations that always push them to their limits. At the Conscious level, they want peace too. Especially as they get older, their bodies get broken, and they get fed up with all the fighting.
But they don’t know how to make it stop. Again, contract.
Well, now that it’s been exposed…gig is up.
This is why energy work is important. Energetic contracts take energy work to break. When it’s done at the collective level, it becomes Gridwork.
Wait…so even if we don’t put Death on a pedestal and glorify it, isn’t it still inevitable? If James Bond died quietly in his sleep at 101 years old, would you still be writing this? Would you still be complaining and picking a bone with Death?
Here’s the catch: remember that the contract was curses and limiting beliefs? Who cursed Purpose fragments? And why? Where did the notion of Death come from anyways?
Why has every ancient culture’s stories comprised of deities that were “immortal?” Was it really just wishful hoping and wild imagination, or was longevity not such a crazy concept back then? What if it was the norm?
“Adam and Eve were made to be immortal. But they sinned and were punished to suffer and die. Punished by God himself.” Yeah…nice storytelling. The “God” of the Old Testament, and in any religion, is a bit vengeful isn’t he? Oh…it’s a HE. Where did HE come from? Where did the Patriarchy come from? Was it always there? Of course not, it’s a relatively young system actually.
Hint: if you haven’t yet, read this previous blog article.
Remember: Source is Infinite Love. Not vengeful. All the negative notions we have normalized as a society come from curses/limiting beliefs we did to each other. Death is no exception.
The alchemical journey starts with knowing how to ask the right questions. And being open-minded enough to have your own mind blown, over and over.
Note: I may have come to some conclusions here “on my own” while watching this movie, but I know very well that I am not the only, nor the first one, to take a crack at this. There are those out there who are already living that reality. I have a lot to learn from them still.