Meaning of 'The Cave'

May I first say that I have been hestiant to post my thoughts about my images because I believe art is part what the artist brings to the table and the other part is what the viewer brings to table. But because of many friends who desire to understand my thoughts a little better behind my images I have for you the first of many stories behind my images. May you take it as my thoughts and opinions only and nothing more.






The Cave by Mumford and Sons

It's empty in the valley of your heart
The sun, it rises slowly as you walk
Away from all the fears and all the faults
You've left behind.

The harvest left no food for you to eat
You cannibal, you meat-eater, you see
But I have seen the same
I know the shame in your defeat

But I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again

'Cause I have other things to fill my time
You take what is yours and I'll take mine
Now let me at the truth
Which will refresh my broken mind

So tie me to a post and block my ears
I can see widows and orphans through my tears
I know my call despite my faults
And despite my growing fears

So come out of your cave walking on your hands
And see the world hanging upside down
You can understand dependence
When you know the maker's land

So make your siren's call
And sing all you want
I will not hear what you have to say

'Cause I need freedom now
And I need to know how
To live my life as it's meant to be

And I will hold on hope
And I won't let you choke
On the noose around your neck

And I'll find strength in pain
And I will change my ways
I'll know my name as it's called again.



How many of us live in a cave? Inspired by the 'assorted colored lights', awe struck by the flesh, vices, and society of man? Well I know I am, and have been for over a decade.
This photo holds great irony for me. When I was there 80 feet down in a cave shooting heavenward, I felt freedom, serenity, peace, a sublime quiet. At the same time I think of how many times I've been disoriented thinking up is down, right is left, being consumed in this 'cave'. And sometimes we are so close, prideful, blind to the reality we hold up in front of our eyes, that we don't see truth as it is. We don’t let go of OUR reality long enough to see ACTUALITY.
“Of all the beautiful truths pertaining to the soul which have been restored and brought to light in this age, none is more gladdening or fruitful of divine promise and confidence than this - that man is the master of thought, the molder of character, and maker and shaper of condition, environment, and destiny.”
–James Allen (Excerpt from As a Man Thinketh)

You are your own cave. You are your own freedom.

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