The path to your fountain of the water of life is always guarded by dragons.
For each of us, that water means something different:
Growth and self-improvement.
A flood of creative ideas.
Sexuality.
Energy.
Youth.
Power.
Success.
Meaning, and more.
Since childhood, we've known this fountain exists. Our lips remember the taste of the water of life, our cells recall its strength. Sometimes, in dreams, we get a glimpse of that charming sense of freedom, play, and boldness.
The first challenge? Figuring out where and how to find it. Schools don’t teach this. Families don’t explain it. Universities don’t hand out maps. So we stumble for years, blind and lost, like newborn pups.
Then one day, the truth dawns on us—the fountain was inside all along. After searching everywhere, we come back to where we started.
It should be simple: reach out, take a handful, and drink. But no—something always blocks the way. A chasm, a labyrinth, a fire-breathing dragon. And each of us faces a different beast:
Fear.
Pride.
Doubt.
Shame.
Hatred.
Disgust.
Contempt.
Self-sabotage.
The irony? Fighting the dragon is pointless—because the dragon is you. Or rather, the part of you that was cast away, forced to dwell in the dark caves of your subconscious.
Don’t like hearing that? Then you'll spend your life battling dragons—seeing them in other people, in the chaos of the world. And one day, you’ll wonder why you have no energy left.
The dragon isn’t the enemy. You must understand him, tame him, and put him to use.
Then you can bathe in the fountain of the water of life all day long, while the dragon faithfully guards you from all hostile forces.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
About me:
As a business therapist, I help tech founders quickly solve dilemmas at the intersection of business and personality, and boost company value as a result.
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