22 The Clones

I will accept life's contradictions and keep an open mind.

Glowing tanks line the walls of the spaceship. Alarms blare; the next two clones are ready. The tanks slowly drain, revealing two perfectly identical beings, who open their eyes in sync. As they get dressed and prepare to enter the world, they are one and the same. Yet every second they're awake, they are forming unique neural pathways, memories and ideas. They were formed the same but have different thoughts.

At first, the Clones appear to be exactly the same, but they are not. They have unique minds, holding different ideas and opinions. They represent duality, paradox and contradiction.

The Clones remind us that things can be much more complex than we first think, so we should keep an open mind. Our brains really like fitting things into categories, making them neat and tidy, but the universe isn’t like that. Even in our own minds, we can hold opposing thoughts and ideas. When you have a decision to make and are feeling in two minds about it, don’t stress. Give yourself some time to sit in the paradox and stay open and receptive. Sometimes answers aren’t ready and waiting, but take time to form.

Know that you don't always have to figure it all out. Some things will stay as mysteries; it's okay when they don't make sense. Try to stay open minded, accepting that the galaxy is full of fascinating complications!

Our most creative and productive times may come when we feel the most confused and chaotic. So when you're feeling conflicted, make the most of it by expressing yourself however you choose.