Stream of Thought

Pain As Purpose

When the Angel Jibril came to Muhammad meditating alone in the cave, He commanded him: “READ.”

“I do not know how to,” replied Muhammad, for he had never learned – having lived his life as a shepherd and then as a merchant.

“READ!” commanded Jibril, squeezing him unbearably.

“I Cannot!” Muhammad cried out, gasping in pain.

“READ!!” commanded Jibril, squeezing him harder still.

(Ref: Qur’an)

Stream of Thought

2:44 PM – After My Decision

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Stream of Thought

Reflections

It wasn’t that something was necessarily wrong – just that it was wrong for her.

As Peter Murphy sang, “Look for what’s out of place:” something that creatives have no choice but to do when hounded by their inner muse.

That dischordant jangle in the back of her mind – that which she kept tripping over was employment.

It sucked everything out and gave massively less than what she was worth and needed.

Songs

“Open Prairie”

Athena Stairs, January 28, 2023

(Think of it as a yodelee country-twang song)

I must stand tall and take this oath
Commit my mind to the open road

For while I homestead on this ground
With heart so willing – beyond proud

My destination once deemed far
Now draws in close – like a speeding car

Where what’s accomplished in each day
Bears fruit so ripe to nourish gains

I lost my soul back many turns
Was made ashamed but now have learned

That what some fear as plain to see
Belongs to me – in fact, to thee

I cannot lie: I love this way
Unfettered yoke – I’ll seize the day!

I only pray Grace guides my hands
To help others to The Promised Land

And if you falter don’t be shy
You aren’t a camel in the needle’s eye

So join me now – be brave and dare
Unveil your eyes and become aware

Of what it’s like to hold your truth
And give the past its Royal Boot

In Holy name, our spirits thrive
With Hope: we more than just survive

Come state your name and I’ll state mine
Our roots of life deep Earth-entwined.