" ... To seek freedom is the only driving force I know. Freedom to fly off into that infinity out there. Freedom to dissolve; to lift off; to be like the flame of a candle, which, in spite of being up against the light of a billion stars, remains intact, because it never pretended to be more than what it is: a mere candle." We employ countless tools for ego validation. Most of them are so subtle they go unnoticed. A Warrior is totally committed to recognizing and overcoming every temptation to validate self. Understanding that we have only a limited amount of time eliminates the possibility of allowing mediocrity in any aspect of our lives We can never understand intellectually. At best the intellect can only point the direction to be traveled. Understanding comes only through experience. You're a funny bird. You think you are going to understand by [only] asking questions. I don't think you will, but who am I to say?
That's the only thing I've been sure I believed in for a long time; Understanding comes through experience.
