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What does it mean?
The soul is invited to enter hidden spiritual depths to taste something rare and new.
In plain terms
Go deep inside to find something new and special.
What can you take from it?
Enter hidden depths to find new life.

Where it applies

  • deep meditation
  • therapy
  • exploration

Putting it to work

  • dig deep
  • seek secrets
  • find new things

Questions to consider

  • What secrets do you seek?
  • Where do you find new life?

Another view

The desire for secrecy can lead to withdrawal from necessary community connections.

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  3. In solitude she lived, And in solitude built her nest; And in solitude, alone Hath the Beloved guided her, In solitude also wounded with love. ~ 35

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