06/19/2026
I feel that sometimes some of us are so focused on what is going on externally, we forget to check in with our inner experience. For various reasons, some of us spend many years focusing on our external experiences as a means of control because we feel out of control of our inner world. Sometimes we fear ourselves so much because we have spent so much time on the outside that we don't want to peek behind the door. Instead of a beacon of hope, introspection becomes a dark cloud on the horizon.
That darkness can be utterly terrifying. That fear is vital because it's what kept you alive when you truly needed it. Sometimes, though, you need to let the fear take a back seat in your mind. Just don't let it become a backseat driver, or else you'll find yourself driving through life on autopilot, and you'll never get to know what your own personal Eden may look like. So when you're walking down the path of darkness, remember to leave a light on to guide you back home to yourself.
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