Harbours
An excerpt from an article by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be
no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for.
My friends, do not lose heart. We were made for these times. I have
heard from so many recently who are deeply and properly bewildered.
They are concerned about the state of affairs in our world right
now … the fact is that we were made for these times. Yes.
For years, we have been learning practicing, been in training for
and just waiting to meet on this exact plain of engagement.
I grew up on the Great Lakes and recognize a seaworthy vessel when
I see one. Regarding awakened souls, there have never been more
able vessels in the waters than there are right now across the
world. And they are fully provisioned and able to signal one
another as never before in the history of humankind… Didn’t you
say you were a believer? Didn’t you say you pledged to listen to a
voice greater? Didn’t you ask for grace? Don’t you remember that to
be in grace means to submit to the voice greater?
Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of
stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our
reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another
soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will
help immensely. It is not given to us to know which acts or by
whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good.
What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts,
adding, adding to, adding more, continuing.
One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to
intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Soul
on deck shines like gold in dark times. The light of the soul
throws sparks, can send up flares, builds signal fires, causes
proper matters to catch fire. To display the lantern of soul in
shadowy times like these — to be fierce and to show mercy toward
others, both, are acts of immense bravery and greatest necessity.
Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and
willing to show it. If you would help to calm the tumult, this is
one of the strongest things you can do.
There will always be times when you feel discouraged. I too have
felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for
it; I will not entertain it. It is not allowed to eat from my plate.
The reason is this: In my uttermost bones I know something, as do
you. It is that there can be no despair when you remember why you
came to Earth, who you serve, and who sent you here.
The good words we say and the good deeds we do are not ours: They
are the words and deeds of the One who brought us here. In that
spirit, I hope you will write this on your wall:
When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be
no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for.
This comes with much love and a prayer that you remember who you
came from, and why you came to this beautiful, needful Earth.
Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
This is written by one of my favourite writers, authoress of Women Who Run With The Wolves, a book that made me think deeply and had a huge impact on how I saw myself at one point in my life, she is very gifted and I make space for her on my blog tonight.
The hotels booked!!!! Just over the border in a place called Shap which is close enough to all the Lakes Alan and I would like to walk around and explore, I am just soooooooo excited, in some ways its a bit like going home, to my second home, if that makes sense… Must remember batteries for the camera…. ONLY SIX MORE DAYS!!!!!! Whoopee!!!!
One of my favourite Stevie Wonder tracks too from way back, still on track for my own special place in the sun, not forgotten
I must admit it’s a while since I read a book. I used to forever have one in my hands…the problem is I can’t read a bit and put it down..I like a good long read which is impossible at the moment. My blog posts are done a few sentences at a time and continuously put into draft while I get on with doing something else.
I can feel your excitement about your trip…you’d better not forget those batteries…as I’m really looking forward to seeing all those glorious views…and probably plenty of photos of food too!!!
I’m pleased you are still holding on to your dream…keep the key to that door safe won’t you.
Rx
Thanks Ruth for your lovely comments……I think I read like you, once Ive started I have to finish, meaning I often read through the night…Dont read as much as I used too, but every now and then something leaps out at me…….read me, read me.
Looking forward to using the camera again, its been a long time and the scenery will be breathtaking I should imagine..Just gotta polish the hiking boots and find the thermals…….lol long time since they have seen the light of day too.
how can you make so nice blog !