"At every gathering I play my lament. I'm a friend to both happy and sad. Each befriended me for his own reasons, yet none searched out the secrets I contain. My secret is not different from my lament, yet this is not for the senses to perceive. The body is not hidden from the soul, nor is the soul hidden from the body, and yet the soul is not for everyone to see." — (Song of the Reed)
An excerpt from 'The Silmarillion' below is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever read concerning free will, divinity, sacred gifts, including the hidden blessings of mortality and imperfections, especially that of Men.
The last few days we've been holed up at home (working still) as our office building is located close to the free fire zone (so-called because anyone could get shot at random by some say are unidentified snipers). The rest of the week have been... more
[Note: This is probably one of the most beautiful spiritual songs I've ever heard in my life, one that goes beyond religious affiliations and one that reminds us of simple yet very sacred truths in life. With immense gratitude to an Earth Angel who... more
I've been living with a shadow overhead I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed I've been lonely for so long Trapped in the past I just can't seem to move on
I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away Just in case I ever need them... more
