Everybody has a story. Is a story. Tells their story by living their life. All are unique, all are connected, all are Life.
My wife was born just about the moment Bob Marley died. Made Roger Steffens shiver.
Stories entwined. Are they in our heads? I think the stories are what is actually real. What we do. That's why the "Tao Te Ching" is all about action.
But what about attribution? Does it merely serve the ego of the individual? I don't think so. I think the fact of the actor, though he reveals himself by his actions, is important in the experience of Life. The author of many great texts is occasionally unclear or in dispute. To me, that allows the words to float, to escape their proper time and place. How do they fit into the story?
I find it odd that it is particularly those texts which have a questionable source that are sometimes the most revered. Readers are left with only the words and hence can assimilate them into their own story. The writings can take on religious significance as the author becomes shrouded in mystery. Dangerous, I think. The words are those of individuals telling their story. Their story. Certainly it is very worthwhile to look to widely-followed writings to find reflections of your own story, to find lessons. To stand on the shoulders of giants. It is the way of humanity to "progress", for "better" or "worse". But then those words become part of your story. Yours.
Be you.
Peace.
SOLD - Bob Marley 12/10/08
Subscribe in a reader
Subscribe by email
2 comments:
AWESOME. I love this. I agree with it also. Having been someone who has changed her thinking a lot in the last few years I really appreciate what you are saying here. Its all we can be - ourselves. To fake or try to be something other than who we are zaps energy and trust and authenticity is lost. Following the crowd and believing that "this book is the only book that matters and has all the answers and is not suppose to be questioned under any circumstances" is silly to me at least, dangerous at most.
Thanks, Barbara. The bubble that you were in, and the one you are in now have been on my mind as I read your blog. I appreciate your comment.
Post a Comment