[John Asherah]

A hunger gnaws within, for which we have no name.

Aching within, we yearn deeply for that which is beyond all telling.

Within us already, in perfect form and abundance are the greatest qualities we wish to possess; placed there by design.

We begin, unsure of our calling, uncertain even of truth. Then, in a moment of erupting courage, we find that we simply must try. The need is great and upon us too much now depends to falter, or turn aside. Commit without further reservation, for thus arrives our power to gain the victory. Unbegun, the struggle is always lost.

We begin again to lead forward the purposes of life, rise in loving wisdom, then turn back and consolidate our gains. In this way, step by step, we ascend.

The eternal struggle between life and death, truth and falsehood, cosmos and chaos play out upon the earth. Each in turn confront this ordeal, are proven and exalted thereby.

We have it within us to prevail. However, this is not foreordained, nor is doom predestined. We ourselves decide and choose; as individuals and collectively.