This world is a distraction that was made to keep you mindless. As you start to pull away from these distractions, it will seem that your life gets more tumultuous. The top tier of your self-concept, or "face of innocence," (T-31.V.2:6) was made to prevent you from looking upon a self that you believe is draped with sin. As you join with your mighty companions and have the willingness and courage to look at this dark and hidden self, you approach what is underneath and what you are in truth: pure blazing light!