Brilliant writing as always. Many questions, but few answers. That's what makes life interesting and arouses our perpetrual curiosity. I don't know what revelations lie in the stars or the water, but they're probably still blowin' in the wind...
"We are Stardust, we are Golden, and we have to get ourselves back to the Garden." (Joni Mitchell)
There is profound relevance to the positions of all heavenly bodies of the Universe at the time of our births. As much so as who our parents and ancestors are and where we were born, though perhaps less directly. But certainly as influential and relevant as the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, as well as this beautiful Mother Earth Garden into which we were born and is our natural habitat, with all her diverse flora and fauna, ecosystems and protective biosphere. As we spin around, circling the Sun, as a member of the Milky Way galaxy, among billions of other galaxies in this boundless, groundless Universe.
This is all bound to have an influence on our characters because IT is the whole you, the cosmic you, the "you-niverse," which is much deeper, more multidimensional and more "you" than our socially conditioned personas.
I’m overwhelmed by the beauty of your thoughts and words. Your description of JH was so vivid. So lovingly descriptive. So very real. (I can’t wait for the book!) I don’t know what it is that pulls at me but the Elements are involved. “Sometimes I forget that where I have been before is not where I am now.” Beautifully said and nailed me again. As for JH and your beautiful description of him and Hydromancy, it perfectly describes the surfers like me that I know who look upon it as a spiritual act, a dance. JH is surfing that water. Mind surfing. I’ll keep saying it. There’s a surfer in there. JB
"Sometimes I forget that where I have been before is not where I am now. My life is full of blessings and comfort these days, but that doesn’t mean I can always rest easy. Sometimes my trauma still takes charge of me"
Allison, I have wanted to reach out to you so many times over the past year but thought you'd never see my post. Maybe you won't see this one, but the quote above resonated with me so much that I decided what the hell. I lost my Mom in April of 2020 and my partner in June of 2020. The one year mark of my partner's accident is approaching and every day I feel more anxious than the previous. My life has been turned upside down. I am a fierce lover of music and have followed your brilliant career for years. You signed my copy of "Blood" at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta back when life seemed normal. Before the Pandemic and before my significant losses. You and your Sissy have actually given me hope that I will survive such devastating losses. I read your posts hanging on every word praying for insight on how to navigate my fresh trauma knowing you have been there too. Not the same circumstances but similar in losing people we love. I am praying for the day that my trauma doesn't take charge of me although I know it will always be there. You give me hope. Thank you.
We can all learn from JH. While we are all analyzing, categorizing and considering every aspect of our past and future, JH is in the now doing what makes him happy at that moment. Hydromancy. Thank you, Allison for this beautiful piece and JH for the important lesson. Namaste☀️
I too often find myself wanting to take so much of what I own and light a match. (And I'm a Pisces!) These things that tie me down. Things I spend most of my "off" time moving and re-arranging...not truly enjoying. A white couch in a white room with a white cat - love it. And you! :) Simplicity. Cleansing. Breathing.
Still stuck between the seats.., wow
You are such a gifted writer Allison
I could picture JH as I read
I have to run right now, but I surely want to read this again when I can quietly sit with your words and enjoy
Thank you Allison I am so happy you have started the substack
One step forward and two steps back are the only dance steps I know. And I'm very good at them...
Brilliant writing as always. Many questions, but few answers. That's what makes life interesting and arouses our perpetrual curiosity. I don't know what revelations lie in the stars or the water, but they're probably still blowin' in the wind...
"We are Stardust, we are Golden, and we have to get ourselves back to the Garden." (Joni Mitchell)
There is profound relevance to the positions of all heavenly bodies of the Universe at the time of our births. As much so as who our parents and ancestors are and where we were born, though perhaps less directly. But certainly as influential and relevant as the air we breath, the water we drink, the food we eat, as well as this beautiful Mother Earth Garden into which we were born and is our natural habitat, with all her diverse flora and fauna, ecosystems and protective biosphere. As we spin around, circling the Sun, as a member of the Milky Way galaxy, among billions of other galaxies in this boundless, groundless Universe.
This is all bound to have an influence on our characters because IT is the whole you, the cosmic you, the "you-niverse," which is much deeper, more multidimensional and more "you" than our socially conditioned personas.
I’m overwhelmed by the beauty of your thoughts and words. Your description of JH was so vivid. So lovingly descriptive. So very real. (I can’t wait for the book!) I don’t know what it is that pulls at me but the Elements are involved. “Sometimes I forget that where I have been before is not where I am now.” Beautifully said and nailed me again. As for JH and your beautiful description of him and Hydromancy, it perfectly describes the surfers like me that I know who look upon it as a spiritual act, a dance. JH is surfing that water. Mind surfing. I’ll keep saying it. There’s a surfer in there. JB
Breathless.
"Sometimes I forget that where I have been before is not where I am now. My life is full of blessings and comfort these days, but that doesn’t mean I can always rest easy. Sometimes my trauma still takes charge of me"
Allison, I have wanted to reach out to you so many times over the past year but thought you'd never see my post. Maybe you won't see this one, but the quote above resonated with me so much that I decided what the hell. I lost my Mom in April of 2020 and my partner in June of 2020. The one year mark of my partner's accident is approaching and every day I feel more anxious than the previous. My life has been turned upside down. I am a fierce lover of music and have followed your brilliant career for years. You signed my copy of "Blood" at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta back when life seemed normal. Before the Pandemic and before my significant losses. You and your Sissy have actually given me hope that I will survive such devastating losses. I read your posts hanging on every word praying for insight on how to navigate my fresh trauma knowing you have been there too. Not the same circumstances but similar in losing people we love. I am praying for the day that my trauma doesn't take charge of me although I know it will always be there. You give me hope. Thank you.
We can all learn from JH. While we are all analyzing, categorizing and considering every aspect of our past and future, JH is in the now doing what makes him happy at that moment. Hydromancy. Thank you, Allison for this beautiful piece and JH for the important lesson. Namaste☀️
I too often find myself wanting to take so much of what I own and light a match. (And I'm a Pisces!) These things that tie me down. Things I spend most of my "off" time moving and re-arranging...not truly enjoying. A white couch in a white room with a white cat - love it. And you! :) Simplicity. Cleansing. Breathing.