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Dr Peter Johnston's avatar

A good analogy with Plato's Cave, Michael. It's a reminder why so many don't want to see the shadows that have ruled their lives and poisoned their bodies and those of their children. Awakening to truth is rarely an 'ah hah' moment. It's usually an 'oh shit' realisation. But as Kahlil Gibran wrote in The Prophet, "Suffering is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. It is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick self."

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Suzi Smith's avatar

This was so well articulated and beautiful. It actually made me cry. I lost my best friend, and I lost a son. Not yet to death, but to rejection. And yet, despite those losses and others, I feel proud that I was willing to dig deeper. I was willing to do some heavy lifting and lots of homework. I was ready to look at things from many sides and not necessarily believe anything on its face. Yes, I have had losses, but I have gained a tremendous sense self-love, and self-respect. I realize that I am one of those people who’s willing to step outside of the matrix. And I so tried to help others only to be called insane. It’s kind of lonely, but one thing you can’t call me is a coward. Who knew? Quite the test.

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