The Gods Join In

Update: In my first post, I tossed out an invitation, with bravado, to the gods to join in. They didn't hesitate to respond. They arrived this morning, on a flying fish, dressed in italics. Odd gods.

I was musing this morning, 'What can I give to the world, and if I give it, will the world like it or will the world twirl its collective finger - clockwise - at its collective temple, roll its collective eyes heavenward and whistle whoohoo in a knowing-sort-of-a-way?

I barely finished the thought when the gods rushed in, hastily thanked me for my invitation for them to join in, then enthusiastically launched into doing what gods do best - they interfered. They call it 'intervention'.


Focus! We see you are indulging one of your addictions - we strongly recommend you shift your focus away from worrying about the world and place your attention on you. The world is in healthier shape than you at the moment. So, you're wondering what it is you can give today - and forever - if we have anything to do with it. So, to begin, breathe....be still..." (Yeah, right!). We need you to know that the thoughts you are wallowing in are creating static in your experience,  so static is exactly what you are getting.
 
I hauled out my dictionary -  'static - no movement or change.' In electrical terms it means no flow of current. (I mention the electrical reference, cos there is so, so much more I want to say about this - just now*)

OK gods, I hear you. Carry on. What do you have for me?

Ok then, we'd like to help you get clear about the things that spark joy in you. You like to talk right?

Um, well yes...sort of....

Ms Let It Shine, we know you more intimately than you can imagine, so please, let's dispense with pretense and keep arguments to a minimum...

Yes, I like to talk...actually I love to talk...a lot. In fact, if everyone was quiet, I could get a word in edgewise, then I'd be so happy, I'd...

Yes, we know, you'd never have to listen. Let's move on. You love to use your voice - to talk, yes - but also to chant and tone and make sounds. You love to laugh and cry and speak in tongues, and yell and roar and grunt and gasp and groan. What happened to the gasp and groan by the way? It's been a while... anyway, in a nutshell - you love the sound of your own voice right?

Whoa! Slowly there gods almighty, I'm reeling a bit from all these disclosures....

Ok, but reel quickly please, we have work to do...You also love this planet right, and you love the life it supports don't you?

Yes, with all my heart...most of my tears have been about how we abuse the planet and how we abuse each other and how asleep and disconnected...

...we know, we've been on this ride with you all along. Bless you. Now, moving along. You love to create, right?\

Yes. 

And you love to share what you have learned...

Yes. Do you think that goes along with loving the sound of my own voice?

Yes...we love that about you. And you love to perform...

Yes, more so since I discovered I don't have to have drama to be dramatic.

So Ms Let It Shine, what is it you would like to create today? Just for now. What is it you would like to share and give to others today?

Um, I'm not really sure...

Ok, stand aside!

(The gods actually pushed me aside)

A prayer. Yes, that should do it. Type this please Ms Let It Shine, then recite it so the world can hear you.

Every Drop of Water

May every drop of water
that flows -
that splish's or splosh's
 gurgles and washes
 that heaves and crashes
 swirls or splashes
 tap-taps...pings!
 sighs and sings -
Bless this, our Earth,
and inspire us
to mirth

Is that it!? After all that is said, is this all that is done, a wishy-washy prayer!

Yup. Don't be fooled into thinking that the power to bless and heal and that the capacity to instill love is diluted by the simplicity of the task and the lightness of the words...every drop of water in the world heard you Ms Let It Shine - every drop. Let your friends know it.

Let's speak again just now*.

*South African time meaning soon-soon, later, whenever.