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Sometimes it's Hard to Believe

September 25, 2008

I found this lovely song over at Jen Lemen's blog. I'm new to Jonatha Brooke's music, but since hearing this song, the hope and inspiration in her voice have kept drawing me back to listen... sort of like a prayer, come to think of it.

There is faith, trust and pixie dust, but clinging to them at the expense of seeing the blemishes of our system is a perilous thing, don't you think? I'm struggling and growing with this notion that being a compassionate and spiritual person doesn't dissuade me from seeing the uncomfortable mess, it invites me to take an undefended look at it, see it for what it is and remain present and compassionate in the midst of it. It feels like an advanced meditation practice these past weeks, trying to be a responsible citizen by reading articles, posting here and contacting my "shadow" congresswoman. (I live in DC, don't get me started.)

I'll fess up, I've gotten consumed by the apparent peril of the moment... become identified with the anxiety that sprouted in my stomach a day or so ago. But you know what? It's a miracle I can look at all of this and not run away from it and pause to find the miracle of life in this perplexing moment.

The "world" is vaster than our limited human existence. We think we run the show, especially in this country, but I question that line of thinking. I hope I can allow this to sink deep in my heart so it's not just my spiritualized intellect talking. The entire country might go off course, and we might make a dire decision in the upcoming election, but as long as I have love in my heart, family and friends whom I adore and adore me, who or what can "touch" me? We all have lights within us and nothing can prevent them from shining... it's our decision.

We only see a sliver – only in part – what forces are at place here. Please, join me for a moment of contemplation, remembering how many times you and I have thought our present circumstances were monumentally bad, but time revealed the discomfort, chaos, and pain ultimately led to good. Maybe our system is so messed up, it needs to fail to return to some semblance of order. Maybe a miracle will occur. All I know is miracles require truth and time and sometimes, quite a bit of faith and testing.

Sometimes, it's hard believe, but that's what faith is all about – not getting swept up the stories and remaining true to our connection to Spirit.

Drop by Jen and Jonatha's site if your spirit is in need of some realignment. And, if you've not been to Superhero, hop over there too.

Posted by susan at September 25, 2008 06:02 PM

Comments

Thanks for this Susan. Indeed, it can't snuff out the light, unless we let it.

Posted by: jayne at September 26, 2008 06:56 AM

Amen

Posted by: janet at September 26, 2008 01:59 PM

I was lucky to hear hear perform in a very small venue in Pittsburgh years ago. I haven't kept up with her work though and its great to be reminded of her!

Posted by: Nancy at September 30, 2008 08:21 PM