I have been asking myself this question every day as I ponder where to go with my work based on world events : What is THE most essential thing right now?
What could I possibly say in a Red Thread Letter that would make a real difference? Is that even the reason I do this? Or do I write to you because I have to? Or because I think you need or want to hear from me? And if I can’t make a real difference, should I even write? I mean, others say it better, have more power, more access to change – should I even write, or paint? And to what end? How useful is it? (does any of this sound familiar?)
How would life be different if you let the Muse choose?
What hidden longing might be revealed?
~ Shiloh Sophia
Painting demo created on Day 1 of the Global Muse Days
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We may be going up hill, but some of us have learned to run up hill even with our dresses on fire. We were made for this.
This is what I believe:
We are creations (our body, soul and identity). Living within a creation (earth and cosmos). Who create all the time (our lives, communities and families). So we must be truly conscious about what it is we are creating (our experience of life now and in the future). We also must, as important as any other thing we do, allow our connection to our creative life force to guide us (our creative process). Otherwise, we will soon exhaust ourselves with our version of saving the world and in a twist of paradox, create exile from the essential self.
To become anchored with the certainty of what must be done, during uncertain times, starts with a powerful connection to our own soul work. For a conscious awake human, any other starting place will have us arrive at a destination other than the one that is most essential for us, personally, and therefore collectively. People operating in the collective without an awareness of self, are dangerous.
What is the most the most essential thing right now? I think the most essential thing right now is to ask ourselves each day – what is most essential for me today? What do I need to thrive instead of just survive? What meets my own needs, as well as makes a contribution to where I feel called?
My experience is that awake humans naturally CARE and want to serve the common good. Especially if that care is sparked by something that person LOVES and feels inspired by. When humans are asleep or numbed out (about things like water protection, human protection and rights) – we do not act in tandem for the highest good, but make choices in isolation.
The creative process is a saving grace not just for those who identify as creatives, but for all beings, because of how it impacts our body, our brain and our narrative of what is happening. When we create, we gain access to a collaboration with our deepest selves. We exit the self imposed exile of disconnection to soul self. That self, has information for navigating the future that rivals any other narrative. The only narrative that will work for you, is the one you create. All other narratives are over-rated and most often tainted with the fear. Fear and illusion smoke screens put in place by the over-culture to keep us oppressed by systems not even designed for human beings.
This unfolding creation story, has need of you, showing up as vitally and uniquely you, and from this place, we will work together to embody transformation and act for change. The magic of your particular alchemy is what is the most essential thing. This is where the unique solutions will arise within our collective imaginations and actions for justice.
So yes. Writing it all out, letting your voice be heard is indeed useful. Maybe even life saving. Invite your Muse out of exile.
Signed in brilliant blue paint and possibility,
