If we wish identity with a greater power, let us seek union with ourselves — our total self, raised to its highest potential of wisdom, knowledge and experience. If we wish to unite with the universe, let us court the whole of nature, all experience, all truth and the splendour of the awesome cosmos itself. For ‘out there’ lies the great campaign that comes first and last; the ultimate adventure of the individual into himself.

Freedom is a Two Edged Sword, John Whiteside Parsons (via 24hourwriters)

The ultimate adventure of the individual into himself…

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