We learn from pain that some of the things we thought were castles turn out to be prisons, and we desperately want out, but even though we built them, we can't find the door. Yet maybe if you ask God for help in knowing which direction to face, you'll have a moment of intuition. Maybe you'll see at least one next right step you can take. Anne Lamott
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I think this quote is saying that we learn from pain that things that we thought were castles turn out to be prisons and that we desperately want out, but even though we built them, we can’t find the door. This quote brings in the idea of us not knowing which direction to face when in pain. However, I believe that God has a plan for all of us and He knows exactly what we need to do. It’s up to us whether or not we listen to Him or not.

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