From seeker to spiritual adept

[Confused]

In other words, I agree that meditation is an expression of the matrix archetype; I disagree that meditation *is*, in some final way, the matrix archetype.

Yes, it does make a lot of meaning. I agree with your observation. I generally find the archetypes a very confusing subject, much like I find the study of the chakras. Staying with the mind, the body, and possibly the chakras, I find the following LOO quote pertinent for some reflection (extracted from 81.14) -

Ra: I am Ra. This is less than completely correct as the Great Way of the Body must be seen, as are all the archetypes of the body, to be a mirror image of the thrust of the activity of the mind. The body is the creature of the mind and is the instrument of manifestation for the fruits of mind and spirit. Therefore, you may see the body as providing the athanor through which the Alchemist manifests gold.