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On the southern coast of Italy, there is a harbor which is very treacherous and difficult to navigate, especially at night. But experienced seamen understand that there is a safe, proven method to steer the waters. There are three lighted buoys placed at intervals right in the middle of the safest lane of travel. As they enter the harbor, they line these three buoys up in their sights until they make a straight line, and then follow that line safely through to shore. My own personal journey has been one of “lining up three buoys” as well. That is,...

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