This song is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've heard lately. A teacher played it during a yoga class this week and I just loved the beat and the singer's beautiful voice. After class I asked what the song was and immediately played it again in my car. Later, I Googled the lyrics; just perfect. If you choose to listen I suggest not reading the lyrics just yet, simply listen with your ears and your heart. Then come back and read the lyrics. My thoughts follow at the bottom.
LYRICS:
Creating concrete visions of a macroscopic prism with a brilliant optimism and appropriate ambition to be open from the center redirected to the moment this is it love this is it love- unrestrainable nature - we can change it from the edges - we can challenge all our borders - there is always a new leader there is always a new order - our pathway is proceeding and the way is always changing - we are free from what prevents us to realize our destination free from all old stories I've been told- I walk through the valley of my own shadow free from all old stories I've been told- I walk through the valley of my own shadow Awareness is my virtue and I'm grateful for the search to dive deep within my own mind and to trust the intuition of the lives I've lived before this- our essential form of gnosis its a simple form of freedom its as smooth as inhalation oh the exhale is releasing all the tension I've been feeling on the surface and beneath me I'm connecting to my spirit and I'm here now right before you I am present in this moment and my life's work is to honor the great beauty all around youfree from all old stories I've been told- I walk through the valley of my own shadow free from all old stories I've been told- I walk through the valley of my own shadow. Creating concrete visions of a macrocosmic prism with a brilliant optimism and appropriate ambition / to be open from the center, redirected to the moment this is it love, this is it love, this is it love...
Damn that's so beautiful...To me it speaks of letting go, to listening to the truth of who we are as human beings in a world that is typically more full of questions, self doubt, fear, and pain than it is of answers, love, joy, and freedom. Or maybe that's just my self narrative, I don't know, I'm just one human and I've only had my own experience, but I do think we're all more alike than different. We all live in the shadows of our choices, but they key in this whole equation is walking forward with faith in the path we're on. We've all lived many lives and played different roles
I've been
the Soldier
the leader
the follower
the student, the teacher
the husband
the father, the son, and now grandfather
the lonely, wandering human
the heartbroken man
the hopeful dreamer
the aspiring yogi
Each one of those roles, those lifetimes, has led me to where I am, which quite frankly is that point in life where I've got more time under my belt than ahead of me. I still truly feel the best is yet to come. That said, sometimes I'm overwhelmed with trying to figure everything out, a feeling I'm sure you all can relate to. The most truth I've found is the more I allow things to unfold, to simply let go, the more things just seem to work out. I've been feeling quite alone in my new home and I think that's the lesson I'm supposed to learn right now. With that solitude I've been working on leaning into discomfort. Just BEING. The weight seems to get a bit lighter when I lighten up on myself and what I think I'm "supposed" to do or be.
This song also tells us to be focus on the present moment, in which we always have the opportunity to make the choices that best serve our path. We have all experienced and lived with pain, but we don't need to carry around our pain suitcase everywhere we go. Our healing and freedom is truly our own choice.
The beauty of our lives is we all get to be our own storyteller. Here's to whatever chapter comes next...
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Gajumaru · Yaima
Peullucidity
℗ 2016
