The road through the mountain to the old temple cave has become muddled over with winter shrubbery and fallen rocks. The Warrior’s apprentice wants to continue on the broken, old path, trekking over the difficult terrain because he feels safe in knowing where the road leads. But his Master goes with his gut, stopping to change direction and clear a new path through the mountains. He cuts away the bushes, creating an easier journey, which eventually leads to an undiscovered cave, more beautiful even than the old one in which they had originally intended to pray.

Just as the Wise Warrior clears away shrubs to create a new route when the old is no longer viable, so too must we free space in our lives, cutting away old, broken ways so that new opportunities can manifest along our paths. Get organized. Tie up loose ends. Let go of old ways, situations, and relationships that are no longer working. Only after letting go of the Old, can we invite and recognize New doors that open in our lives.

It is often frightening to let go of the things with which we are familiar. But a Warrior faces his fears and treks on in the direction of the unknown, keeping his wits and listening to his Inner Voice. He takes the fear as a guiding light, using it to steer him forward to a new lesson and opportunity, toward progress and change, toward further self-awareness. Do not stay on the same, old road just because it is comfortable and safe; if it no longer feels right in your Gut, then it is time to clear away the old and make space for a new direction. Be honest with yourself as to what is right for you now, have faith that the Universe will open new doors, and trust your own Inner Voice as you trek along the terrain of your life.