Crossing the River of Life

”The soul in its essence will say to herself: no one can build the bridge on which you in particular will have to cross the river of life-no one but yourself. Of course there are countless paths and bridges and demigods ready to carry you over the river, but only at the price of your own self. In all the world, there is one specific way that no one but you can take. Whither does it lead? Do not ask, but walk it. As soon as one says, "I want to remain myself," he discovers that it is a frightful resolve. Now he must descend to the depths of his existence.” Nietzsche