Look at every path closely and deliberately, then ask ourselves this crucial question: Does this path have a heart? If it does, then the path is good. If it doesn’t, it is of no use.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that we should carefully consider each option in front of us. We should ask ourselves if that option feels right for us - does it "have a heart"? If it does, then that's a good path to follow. But if it doesn't feel right, then it's not worth pursuing.
About Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda was an American anthropologist and writer who published a series of books describing his training in shamanism under the tutelage of a Yaqui “Man of Knowledge” named don Juan Matus. While his work was initially accepted as factual, it is now generally considered to be fictional. Castaneda’s books have sold over 8 million copies and been published in 17 languages.
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