Exile to Inner Return

Neville's Inner Vision

In Neville's tongue, this verse is a map of your inner life. The captain of the guard is a force of impression—an idea or fear that comes and takes hold of your attention. The remnant is the seed of your true I AM, the steady consciousness that remains intact under pressure. Those that fell away symbolize habits and beliefs you’ve allowed to be carried off by such impressions, while the rest of the people reflect the broader field of thoughts and feelings currently occupying you. Exile here is not final loss but a trimming, a necessary sift that reveals the steadfast witness within. Remember: the inner kingdom can be emptied by a compelling image, yet that emptiness points to space you can fill again. The invitation is to see exile as a reset, not a catastrophe, and to trust that your I AM endures, ready to return when you imagine from its seat of awareness.