Here we are…
….At the precipice of a tipping point: two days before an election that could lead to the end of this experiment in democracy, the end of a government with checks and balances. A system that, however flawed, has so far, moved in the direction of freedom, of expanding and supporting human rights for all.
Here we are…
… Living our lives with a commitment to bringing all the present-tense awareness, love, and wisdom that we can to each moment.
Here we are…
….Living with a gnawing sense of wondering if we could have done more, or have done it differently?
Here we are…
…Experiencing first-hand the non-judgmental nature of awareness. It teaches us about the goodness of our true nature. It knows what is, and therefore lets us trust that we have each been doing our best all along in a world with so many things out of our control.
Here we are…
….At the precipice of another tipping point: understanding the implications of last month’s United Nations report that we are on the verge of passing a critical milestone: the rise of 1.5 degrees celsius in the Earth’s temperature.
Here we are…
….Living our lives in the midst of these stresses and divisions, fears, and ignorance, including our own.
Here we are
….Living our lives in the midst of beauty, culture, love, friendship, connection, nature.
I will choose…
….to live in the direction of steadiness, joy, love, and compassion; all called for in the attempt to rest in not knowing what will come next.
I will choose…
….to keep working on my music and to trust that this discipline is balanced by keeping alive that sense of “not-knowing,” making evident moment by moment the value of sensitivity, deep listening, and responsiveness.
I will choose…
…to vote and stay informed by supporting the work of true dedicated public servants and the journalists that cover them.
I will choose…
….to embody these values in the life I live – as best as I can, knowing the measureless distance still to go.
Nurtured by a connection to and a profound gratitude I feel for the company I have able to keep along this journey. Your example inspires me.
Nurtured in solitude as well.
Let’s orient ourselves to keep learning from everything.
Love large, and please vote!