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 The real difficulty is not in moving the lace point nor in breaking continuity. The real difficulty is in having energy. If energy is available, once the lace point moves, inconceivable things become available.

Don Juan explained that modern men predicament is that he senses hidden resources, but does not dare using them. This is why witches say that men evil is the counterpoint between his stupidity and ignorance. He said that the man today needed more than ever, learning new ideas, which relate exclusively to his inner world; witches ideas, not social ideas; ideas of men facing the unknown, facing their personal death. Now, more than ever, men need to learn about impeccability and the secrets of the lace point.

—Being devoured by the monster was something symbolic —replied the nagual Julian, in low voice—. The true monster is your stupidity. Right now you are in mortal danger of being devoured by this monster..." C.C.