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Enter the Cave



“The very cave you are afraid to enter turns out to be the source of what you are looking for. The damn thing in the cave that was so dreaded has become the center.” Joseph Campbell 

So, there’s two words we must consider:  “Source” and the “Center”. So, the question is what do these words mean to you and more importantly what is the benefit of experiencing them? Now, if we know the cave is the answer, and it is, what price am I willing to pay? It truly is the avenue of traveling from the Mind (Fear/Cave) to the Heart (Love/Source). Out of the deepest abyss comes the voice of Salvation. Fear is a shapeshifter. It is cunning. And we give it all the power over us. The Cave is the most frightening thing on Earth; until I enter it. 

The Freedom exists where you stumble. There and only there is your treasure. It is the call of Life for you to face it! How much freedom do you want? How much peace do you wish to have? It’s up to you. Unfortunately, know one can walk through your fear for you. They can simply tell you of the jewels they found in the abyss of their Cave. 

Approached by men & women who carried their treasure and embraced freedom, there was nothing left for us but to answer the call and enter the cave. As we enter scales fall from us. It loses its grip. We feel a sense of wonder that comes after finally facing ourselves! 

Renewed we step from the darkness that has turned on our light. Carrying our treasure we are elated to give it away. This freedom is too good to be kept a secret. The cave held only the power that I gave it. Now, I claim it. It has returned to me. 

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