Deeper Time

The inspiration comes from out of the essence of one of the greatest eco-spiritual teachers of time, Joanna Macy-

We are the present gatekeepers of the next seven generations of time. Through the veil, we must see their future. For their lives, we must speak now, for their hearts.

The despair we see present in the world, is only the beginning of the demise. We are the carriers of our ancestors wisdom, and through us we can birth a new life. Through our very hands, we can come together to create a circle, that regulates peace from within, and spreads life changing purpose without. For a future, we can breathe fresh air and enjoy fresh fish from the rivers as we work to create this, now.

To shift the current paradigm, from the present construct, we must refrain from believing we are victims. We must give ourselves the permission to walk away from business as usual to allow our senses the space to slow down. We must reestablish our connections, and feel the waves of compassion enter back in. We must believe in the future, just as much as we believe in the past. We should look to our grandparents, then to theirs, then theirs and theirs and see now 400 people standing with us. We must know our options.

‘Coming back to life’ is a work of art, and the title of a book which contains a culmination of sacred practices of beloved Macy’s life work. Truly, she is a warrior of time and presents some of the most valuable forms of group therapy I have come across. As I’m entering into this next phase of life, I wish to bring myself to a place of essence and practice bonding with the collective, so I may be a part of this ‘Great Turning’, in a bigger way. I wish to be involved in the solution and turn myself into salve, so I may spread healing love through the interconnected wounds.

This is the year of the Horse. Determination, focus, and evolution is in motion. With or without us, circles a different form of time.

Click yourself there. Imagine yourself trapped in the Bardos. A place that exists, in the in between. You are nothing and everything all at the same time. Let yourself feel the worry of being stuck here forever. Let yourself feel the difference in your anxiety. Let yourself notice, then set yourself free.

Roam and dance in the gardens to offset nervous sensations; To twitch yourself silly, also creates a big laugh. This too, is helpful. Another great way to reset the clocks, is to stop setting them. Sit down, when you feel like it’s time. Think back to when there were no clocks. Think back to when we read in the dark, by candle light. Think back to your last dream. Here you are, in the dark. What are you dreaming?

If I were to turn myself into a great philosopher, I would speak to the Jungian crowd now. Or perhaps, I should save this for tomorrow. Big breath in.

It’s time to relax.

Big breath out.

On that note, my thought goes to Armadillo Moon Catcher- I must make one for the studio. Today I will focus on collecting the sticks. While I do so, I will also tidy up the yard. Music of choice: Grateful Dead. Ramble on roses, baby. Ramble on. To Joanna- with her own words, ‘So we, with these hands, are grandchildren of tree, sun and wind…”, “feel the beat”?

Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum.

See yourself steadily walking now. Down the row are many other men. Down the other row, are many other women. Behind you, are the horses. It’s time.

Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum.

You are being lead now, in a new way. The power comes, from what’s behind you. Feel the strength of these lessons, on your back. You are being carried. Forth, in love, you will go.

Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum.

Let yourself go now.

Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum.

Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum. Rum.

Let yourself free.