When dark forces seem to be undermining your plans, friend, trace the shadows back to their source, and gently expose them to the light. Openness and honesty succeed -- but only if you are first honest with yourself.
Search your heart and mind for hidden enemies: self-pity, pride, or a rigid view of what "should" happen in life. An excess of either hard and arrogant, or soft and self-indulgent, feelings obstructs progress and saps your strength. By gently bringing negative inner feelings to the light of day, you can effectively rob them of their power over you.
