Luminous Beings

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

How do you know?
That’s not what we’ve been told
Work till you’re “old”
Retire, sit still
Grow mold
This is not the path
Not how our lives should unfold

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

I met a girl
She confirmed it for me
She’s beautiful and bright
Golden shinning light
The words she spoke
That came from here beautiful mind
Her full heart
I knew she could do it
I knew she was smart
When we talked she said what I wanted to hear
It was quite clear

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

I had a teacher
He showed me how
By not talking about now
Because today things are all a mess
Hate, hurt, too much stress
He said: “this is not us!”
We can do much better
Let’s figure it out
Here’s the start
We’re all smart
So let’s build on that
get past this tit for tat
There is so much to learn
Who knows what’s “true”
It is not an equation to solve
Life is an experience
A chance to evolve
We do that when we decide
To take each day one at a time
Make our goal to be a bit better
Not until some end
Just always moving forward
Leading from within
He showed me books
He showed me things
I asked how long it took to learn what he knew
He made it clear when he said:
I’m not nearly done
So many things to put in this head
I’m always learning
I’m always asking
Always looking
To learn and grow all I can
Because I know that will make me a better man
It was then that I heard it again

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

I have a sensei
She helps me grow
Teaches me things to know
Not about this outside world
What’s within
How to listen
How to sit
Be comfortable with who you are
Know you’re a star
Just like everybody else
A being of light
Limitless self
It takes much practice she said
Take time to meditate
Unclog your head
We studied together in a Dojo
Month after month we practiced
At the breakfast table we discussed what we had learned
I listened to what she said
And said the same when it was my turn

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

I asked God if what I heard was true
It was no surprise when I heard God reply
Who said that first?
I’m not sure I said, but I just can’t get it out of my head
That’s because I put it there God said
In you and everyone
I’m glad you all have begun
To remember the only truth I hope you learn
There is nothing you can’t do
Just keep telling yourself what I told you

We are incredible, amazing, luminous beings
Not machines
Lovers, thinkers, beautiful beings
Not machines
We are unlimited, expanding, infinite beings
Not machines

You and I

We are not that different
You and I
Got the same parts inside
Same mind, same heart
It’s our spirit, that’s the different part
Funny thing is:
Our spirits come from the same source
Come to Earth on the same course
Only each with slightly different lessons
Each of our time here, a different session
Same purpose, same focus, same mission
Make this world what it ought to be
Not just for you, especially not just for me
If we want Heaven on Earth
As it belongs
Let’s stop playing the game that has gone on too long
We are not different
All the same parts
All of us born with pure divine hearts
Let’s begin there, from where we all came
Back at the beginning
Back at the start

Native by Choice

Cow town
Eastern idealized
Rocky Mountain high
Midwestern values
Sunshine all around you
Ski until summer
Broken Leg?
What a bummer
Sunsets orange and pink
Plenty of space to think
Wanted to stay just awhile
Years gone by
Yeah, this is my style
Are you native?
Not by birth
By choice I say