In ancient myths of the Hero's journey, the state of a kingdom often reflected the state of its Queen and/or King. If s/he was out of balance, the kingdom became disordered and inhospitable to life. The goal of the Hero was to seek that which would re-establish the sacred order.

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Likewise, our world could be said to reflect our collective states of mind. We can aid ourselves, individually and collectively, by seeking the balance that will restore our kingdom's sacred order. That journey may take many different forms depending on who we are and where we find ourselves. 

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Perhaps for most of our lives, we've strayed from our personal center by giving in to familial, societal and cultural pressures and expectations, gradually taking on roles and identities that were out of alignment with our core essence. Perhaps we've enacted these personas for so long that we've come to believe they are us.

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Such disconnection from the truth of our own integral being can create a deep feeling of dissatisfaction and restlessness, constantly seeking externals to fill the feeling of isolation and emptiness that stems from the void of our own self-alienation.