Re: #15

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Greetings:

I would like to point to what I think is a clear link between 15 & 16
and give a few reasons why I think the text though enigmatic is not
entirely elusive. 

First I see a conection between “Kreuzweg“ and “Historische wandlung.”
In 14 it is a point of forshadowing the meaning of fate and crossroads
in 15. EJ gives some metaphors for the nature of change within the scope
of fate in 14. In 15 it becomes not the moment at which we find
ourselves on the “threshold” to change. Then I would like to point out
that although Kreuzweg might mean “stations of the cross”, I don’t feel
that meaning has a parallel in this text. Instead I would put forward
that Kreuzwege are those points at which a desicion becomes necessary
and thus connected with change. 

The line then with “Wir trafen uns...” Could this then be “We have
often  already found ourselves there.” in a loose translation? If so it
is a point in any case that we encounter again and again, both
collectively and as individuals. So “wir” could be read in the broader
sense. When he speaks about “jeder Punkt” here, I believe it might be
the signs that lead up to the change itself. At this point it is fate,
(Which as always playing a great role in EJ’s work and life.) which has
brought us to the crossroads. And the indications along the way give
meaning and indications to the coming change and can help guide the
choice. That is for those who are aware. 

I must agree though that we are certainly dealing with the “Zeit Mauer”.
It is one of the major themes of the latter work. It also finds
expression in a saying “When we die, we wake up.” Just to add something
to Guenter’s two points in his notes.

Thanks Guenter for the notes.

Best wishes