In the olden days, when the world was less enlightened, people used to say, 'What you don't know won't harm you.' Now, we know this isn't true. Secrets produce great confusion and disorientation, even if kept for what are purportedly the most noble reasons. But here is what definitely can harm you. What you do know! What you feel so very sure that you know, that you don't even question it any more. What you take totally for granted. Look at what you are not looking at. Then you will see what you really want to see!
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You have become used to an uncomfortable climate. Overpowering experiences have caused you to expect difficulty at almost every turn and, though recently things have begun to look up, you have come to the conclusion that you should continue to be wary of trouble. You have made psychological provision for this, creating various personal defence mechanisms. Of course you want to be free. Yet what else do you want? Security? Comfort? Companionship? To enjoy any of these advantages it is necessary to sacrifice a little liberty. Routine comes at the expense of spontaneity. Relationship comes at the expense of independence. Life is a balancing act and we are all pivotal points (if things are calm) or desperate jugglers (if things are not). Right now, you are trying to reconcile what appear to be several mutually exclusive needs. Relax, it's not as big deal as you fear. . It's time to remember that you are not some small cog in a giant machine. You are important. You are entitled t...
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