NATHAN

How close has anyone gotten to divinity? Why does the spirit want for nothing, more than to become the blessed. Who are the very few with the wingspan to soar about the absolute monotony that the rest of us are struck with the wonders of the world. We are precious and few perceptive ones know how valuable they are. Do not ever doubt that you can become one of the shadows soaring in the sky, unlike dear ignorant, independent and alone icarus.

Many of our storytellers are absent; So many elders, so many histories, were lost to violence, to silence, and to the AIDS epidemic, the lavender scare, and intentional distortion of “truths” and “morals.” Entire lineages of wisdom, knowledge, and transitions were disrupted or erased. There are gaps where there should have been guidance. There are futures we have had to imagine without being shown how they might look today. We cannot, in this state, look forward to the past and move backwards in the future - the view is cloudy. It's imperfect. No change at achieving godly status. We need to be the torch with less fuel than others. And in an energy crisis? We can't rely on society for substitutes.

Before we all unite in the grave yard, try now. Being the inspiring flame of continuance and resilience.