Posted by Cass on September 8, 2004, at 23:17:48
Stop thinking this is all there is.
Realize that for every ongoing war
and religious outrage
and environmental devastation
and bogus Iraqi attack plan,
there are a thousand counterbalancing acts of staggering generosity
and art
and beauty
happening all over the world,
right now,
from flower boxes to cathedrals.
Resist the urge toward nihiism.
Seek out nuance
and counter argument
and subtle irony
and balance
and perspective.
Realize the divine is not quite what you think it might be,
that old methods of imploring,
say, a cantankerous bearded patriarchal figure
to please, oh yes, smite your enemies
might be a bit antiquated.
Realize that this is the perfect moment
to change the energy of the world,
to step right up and crank your personal volume
right when it all seems dark
and bitter
and offensive
and acrimonious
and bilious, there's an opening.
Remember magic.
and finally, believe you are part of a groundswell,
a resistance,
a seemingly small but actually very, very large
impending karmic overhaul,
a great shift,
the beginning of something important
and unstoppable.
The world needs your help.
This is a time of war mongering and bitterness.
You are being implored.
You can do something.
Now is your chance.
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poster:Cass
thread:388469
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