Clues On Higher Ground
by UB40
[Listen to Audio!]
 Moon and stars sit way up high
Earth and trees beneath them lie
The wind blows fragrant lullaby
To cool the night for you and I
On the wing the birds fly free
Leviathan tames angry sea
The flower waits for honeybee
The sunrise wakes new life in me.
And every hour of every day I’m learning more
The more I learn, the less I know about before
The less I know, the more I want to look around
Digging deep for clues on higher ground…
The fishes swim while rivers run
Thru fields to feast my eyes upon
Intoxicated drinking from
The loving cup of burning sun
In dreams I’ll crave familiar taste
Of whispered rain on weary face
Of kisses sweet and warm embrace
Another time another place
And every hour of everyday I’m learning more
The more I learn, the less I know about before
The less I know, the more I want to look around
Digging deep for clues on higher ground…
About the Author: UB40 is pop-culture band, and above are lyrics of their song ‘Higher Ground‘. The accompanying photo is from two sisters who are on a two thousand kilometer walking pilgrimage across the sacred Narmada river in India.
Latest Community Insights  |
Clues On Higher Ground
How do you relate to the learning that helps you know “less about before”? Can you share an experience of a time you were motivated to dig deep for clues on higher ground? What helps you empty yourself to regain your deep curiosity for higher ground? |
| David Doane wrote: We can learn from the past and have plans for the future, but living is present. Being in the present, and learning in and from the present, helps me know more about the present, not about the past, a… |
| Jagdish P Dave wrote: By relating to what’s happening in the present moment helps me to know "less about before". In the present moment there is awareness of what’s happening here and now. This here and n… |
| Share/Read Your Reflections |
|
Awakin Circles:
Many years ago, a couple friends got together to sit in silence for an hour, and share personal aha-moments. That birthed this newsletter, and rippled out as Awakin Circles in 80+ living rooms around the globe. To join in Santa Clara this week, RSVP online.
Some Good News
Video of the Week
Kindness Stories
Global call with Reverend F.W. King!
 Join us for a conference call this Saturday, with a global group of ServiceSpace friends and our insightful guest speaker. Join the Forest Call >>
About
Back in 1997, one person started sending this simple “meditation reminder” to a few friends. Soon after, “Wednesdays” started, ServiceSpace blossomed, and the humble experiments of service took a life of its own. If you’d like to start an Awakin gathering in your area, we’d be happy to help you get started.
|
| Awakin Weekly delivers weekly inspiration to its 91,862 subscribers. We never spam or host any advertising. And you can unsubscribe anytime, within seconds.
On our website, you can view 17+ year archive of these readings. For broader context, visit our umbrella organization: ServiceSpace.org. |
Sangha of Auspicious Companions 