When I have a minute and want to grab creative inspiration I relax, set my intention and peruse all sorts of social media sites. Mostly because I enjoy getting lost in other people’s artistic expression. Their ideas capture my imagination, making me curious as to their creative process and the inspiration that sparked it.
Truth be told, I also like the little pick-me-up I get when finding a powerful share. Especially if that share is grounded in sincerity. Writing that sentence triggered a flashback from my childhood. The memory was of my family and I spending long afternoons searching for arrowheads. We’d search in deep forests and along riverbanks and creek beds. We’d all quietly look for hours. It was fun to search and sift through thousands of pebbles, rocks and petrified wood to find a single, well-carved arrowhead. I can still feel the energy of holding my prized-find in the palm of hand and excitedly sharing it with my family.
Searching for a prized social media post in a huge riverbed of a dime-a-dozen-pebbles isn’t as easy as you’d think. But, once in a while my search is rewarded with a one-in-a-million share that blows my heart open, reminding me why I picked this particular life on this planet at this time.
I read James McCrae’s post line-by-line four times before looking for more of his content. His words broke me open, causing me to remember parts of my journey I hadn’t thought about in decades. So – without further ado here’s, A Poem for the Soul’s Journey, by James McCrae.
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE VISITING EARTH
In the event that you wake up
and find your soul separated from source
and manifest into material form, don’t panic.
Your condition is only temporary.
You have been selected for the opportunity
of human incarnation.
This 3D simulation is designed
to break up the monotony of eternity
by giving you a fully immersive experience
as a distinct ego identity.
Your body will serve
as your physical avatar
as you navigate a dense and dramatic reality.
There will be many distractions
causing you to forget your true nature and origin.
You will experience a range of emotions
from joy to loneliness to despair.
But remember – no matter
what trials and traumas you encounter,
your soul remains perfectly safe.
At times you may feel lost or afraid.
This is totally normal.
If you ever need guidance,
simply slow down your busy mind
and bring your awareness
to the quiet place
inside yourself.
On this planet, nothing is permanent.
People and things will come and go.
You will fall in love and form sentimental attachments
only to lose everything you hold dear.
So cling to nothing too tightly, even yourself,
and when it’s time to let go, let go with grace,
for nothing is owned, only borrowed.
As you walk among
the people on the planet,
try to be a good guest.
Tread lightly. Remember
that you are only visiting.
Don’t make a mess.
Listen more than you speak.
Give more than you take.
Don’t keep your soft heart
locked inside a glass cage,
protected from wear and tear.
You’ll never make it out alive
and time passes quickly.
So come back with some battle scars
and good stories to tell.
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I’ve now read his poem more times than I can count because I love his flow and musicality. His words feel authentic, empathetic, and eloquent. Each read brings me continued peace and awareness. I hope James McCrae’s writing brought you as much happiness as it has for me? If you want more James McCrae, his new book, “The Art of You” is now available on Amazon. It’s literally, The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity.
As always my friend, thanks for stopping by to hang out with me. I am very aware that you have countless things to read and dozens of shares to “like.” I appreciate you stopping by to spend time arrowhead hunting with me, in our private little creek bed, far, far away from the rest of the world.
And until we meet again, remember to keep your thoughts, feelings and frequencies high, fast and pure so that you can Unlock the Universe With!
With Appreciation,
