As the Earth orbits the Sun, drawn by its gravitational pull, so too does the ego—the center of consciousness—circle around its own center, the Self. Yet most of us remain unaware of the force that moves us, assuming that our conscious mind is in control. Like the Moon, however, the ego is not the source of light; it merely reflects it.

After 35 years of circumambulating around this center, if you steer clear of the force of a black hole, you may come to see that it was the Self—the nucleus of your being—guiding you through your journey all along.