When we begin to recognize the forces that may not have our (or humanity’s) best interests at heart, we step out of unconscious participation and into conscious alignment.

Some forces pull us toward chaos, disconnection, and self-betrayal. Others call us toward beauty, truth, and life.

Not everything within us is meant to be followed. Not every archetype is meant to be obeyed.

The task is not to serve the lesser gods, but to return to the Self—and from there, choose to align with the Good.