Night as Metaphor

Abstract

If we, like Odysseus, are to embark on an intrinsic trek ‘back home’ to our authentic inner selves, we must be prepared to confront monsters attempting to impede our journey. In the physical world, a conscious knowledge of ourselves as teachers and productive citizens defines our reality. The monsters we fight (i.e. ignorance, illiteracy, injustice, inequality) are outside of ourselves.