A note on the writing process
My process of writing has been to turn down the volume on thinking and write whatever comes to mind. This writing is an example of releasing myself, and in some cases pushing myself, to express from a deeper level than I would normally express out loud. I would hardly dare to think such thoughts, having considered myself to be a “practical” sort. My process now gives me permission to write thoughts that come to mind.
Oh Wow Man!
And just when you might be swayed a little to believe maybe I wasn’t a crazy hippie.
Oh wow man!
You just gotta listen to the universe, man.
The universe, it is telling us stuff man.
You just have to listen, man
and it tells you stuff.
You just carve what it says…man.
Oh wow man, it’s groovy!
You just have to do what the universe says, man.
Being grounded is useful as well.
Balance is important.
Being consciously aware of our state of being,
of ourselves,
assists us in relating
with ourselves
and
with the rest of the world,
and the rest of the world,
relating with us.
To fly is fine.
To be grounded and fly,
divine.
Yet, let us not
take with us
too much of the earth
or we may not get high enough
to see
the paradox.
Quack quack!
Oh wow man!
I’m not sure if adding that perspective is too reassuring, although humor is at times refreshing.
Right now, I’m not seeing how I will complete this written expression, I referring here to the mechanics, the practical side of the expression. However I do have an inner trusting that it will happen and that the tension of my intention will be resolved. I do have to remain vigilant and carry on. OK, I am able to do that!
These previous notes sound even to me, a little lofty. They are expressions of a new perspective from which to view life. I recognize that I am more appreciative of this approach to life because it leaves me unaware as to how life will unfold, putting the onus on me to be both vigilant and responsible for recognizing and effectively utilizing opportunities as they occur. It seems to me that I must embrace and live the paradox of letting go of control while being in control, simultaneously being consciously aware and vigilant.
And I end the journal entry with
To be
is
Not
“to be”
-that is-
This I refer to as a Leishspeare, a little contemplative humor, reducing tensions, maybe? Reassuring? Possibly not.