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Wendy's avatar

My psychology teacher, who had a very spiritual bend and esoteric knowledge, once had an interview with an Augustinian monk, as they are the keepers of writings that the church includes or has hidden from the world. One of her questions was ‘Did Jesus teach in reincarnation?’ His response was ‘Yes’. She asked why the church has kept this from believers. His response was that if Christians knew they would be reborn (souls), they would continue to sin in their current incarnation’s knowing they would be ‘reborn’ anyhow. Hence, the concept of hell was instilled to them and that the church was their only salvation. Fear of eternal damnation was a highly motivating factor, yet it’s never really worked the way it was intended, at least for most and when it did, it was when people faced death and the prospect of eternal damnation, per the church.

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A lion’s den symbolizes danger, fear, or a critical test. In the Book of Daniel, the lion’s den is where Daniel is thrown but miraculously survives due to his faith. In Guardians of the Den, each lion’s den represents a moment of transformation or a life challenge. The “guardians” are symbolic forces—archetypes, people, or even aspects of the self—that guide, test, or protect the individual as they face each den.

• The Lions: Some lions are dangerous (symbolizing fear, doubt, or negative forces), while others are protectors (guides, teachers, or allies).

• The Guardians: The guardians could be unseen spiritual forces, guides, or people in one’s life who influence the journey. They might be subtle, like intuition, or overt, like mentors, family, or friends.

• The Den: The den is the “arena” where transformation happens. It could be a physical place (like a high school dance, a military camp, or a mental health crisis) or a mental/spiritual space (like a struggle with purpose or unconditional love).

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