The Inward Sea

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I have been contemplating on truth and the nature of reality lately. I don't know if we will come close to understanding reality except from this lens with which we are viewing. And even then, I'm not sure that's the truth of what constitutes "reality." The raw, face-to-face understanding. Seeing things as they really are. Yes, everyone has an idea of what life is and how life ought to be lived. Well, this unique little piece was sent to my email this morning and it speaks to me. I hope you enjoy~

"The Inward Sea" by Howard Thurman

There is in every person an inward sea

And in that sea, there is an island

And on that island is an altar

And standing guard before that altar

is the angel with the flaming sword.

Nothing can get by that angel to be placed upon that altar

unless it has the mark of your inner authority.

Nothing passes the angel with the flaming sword

to be placed upon your altar

unless it be a part of the fluid area of your consent.

This is your crucial link with THE ETERNAL.

The Inward Sea, by Howard Thurman

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