The outer path we take is public knowledge, but the path with heart is an inner one. The two come together when who we are that is seen in the world coincides with who we deeply are.

As we grow wiser, we become aware that the important forks in the road are usually not about choices that will show up on any public record; they are decisions and struggles to do with choosing love or fear; anger or forgiveness; pride or humility.

They are soul-shaping choices.

From Crones Don't Whine, by Jean Shinoda Bolen

 (Thanks for the photo, Jen)