David’s Journal

David’s Journal

The Known Cage

This week, break away from old patterns, demanding guarantees instead of flow, and thawing old emotions. Finally, do not put the cart before the horse.

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David James Lees
Jul 03, 2026
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“Today, we gently choose to stop waiting for permission to become who we have always been. As we turn these pages together, may we recognise that the door of our known cage has never truly been locked, only held closed by the quiet beliefs of our Inner Child, while our Shen has patiently waited to step into the natural freedom of the Tao.”

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