Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.

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Leaving the door open for the unknown is a way to let in possibilities. It is also a way to encourage the ability to be open-minded and take risks. It is an easy way to get started, but it can also lead to neglecting one’s own value system.

Source: A Field Guide To Getting Lost

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