An Open Gate

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"Every phenomenon on earth is an allegory, and each allegory is an open gate through which the soul, if it is ready, can pass into the interior of the world where you and I and day and night are alone. In the course of this life, every human being comes upon that open gate, here or there along the way; everyone is sometime assailed by the thought that everything visible is an allegory and that behind the allegory live spirit and eternal life. Few, to be sure, pass through the gate and give up the beautiful illusion for the surmised reality of what lies within."
Herman Hesse, Iris

I thought this was very beautiful...it touches a place in my soul that longs to be in this world and yet, not of it. It is a clever balancing act and I come back to my center, that place within that is still, calm, quiet and connected. I am learning to trust it. It connects truth, my inner voice, and the Divine. My most loving times come from here, my insights, my awarenesses. It is naturally joyful and at peace. Yes, at times we must leave and take a side trip...learn a lesson or experience something new... but I am always reminded to come back to my center.