“The Chambered Nautilus”

Like the chambered nautilus, people start out as small, vulnerable creatures in need of shelter to survive. With time, both build themselves even larger and more extraordinary shells, sealing behind them a series of chambers which contain the secrets of their origins. Both the nautilus and people must keep those chambers sealed to stay afloat and survive. Little do people, as well as the nautilus, realize that these shells are formed on the basis of securing one’s sanity. Otherwise, one becomes too comfortable or free in one’s environment. This freedom can lead to one’s destruction. Thus, life is a process of circular reasoning. In many cases, one’s destruction is the only escape from this tragedy. This is why one should always stay in one’s shell in order to prevent such things from occurring.
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