Mara explores Day Two of creation when the raqia (dome/firmament) is created to separate the waters. She explains ancient cosmology and how this vision of a protective barrier has reshaped her understanding of relationships.

"This image affects how I show up in relationships... In moments of tension, I think to myself, Get Big. Make space. Be a raqia."

KEY THEMES:

• Ancient Near Eastern cosmology and the three-tiered universe

• The raqia (dome/expanse/firmament) as a protective shield

• How chaos is actively held back to create space for life

• Personal reflections on "becoming a raqia" in relationships

REFERENCES:

• Robin Parry's ⁠⁠⁠"The Biblical Cosmos"