In the Shadows

The unveiling that came when I shaved my head - of lightening and release - was sooo liberating! And still, I honor the shadows. It is from the depth of suffering that makes this release so potent. I had always been taught (my dad's a psychotherapist/shaman) to embrace the shadows, our dark side - to not be afraid to face our demons and fears. Nothing to fear in the dark spaces inside - danger only an illusion of our minds... And indeed, it is only thru diving into the deep that the blessings of true joy become unveiled.

Verse 1:
Always afraid of things I can’t see in the shadows
Afraid of you and me, afraid of beauty in the shadows
I’ve been so afraid, but I’m coming alive
For love of us all, I steadily strive
I’m gonna follow my pride
I’m gonna set my own stride
Yeah this is my pride
It’s what keeps me alive

Verse 2:
Why do we let these things collect dust in the shadows?
Recollect lust and recollect trust from the shadows
I’ve been so alone, searchin’ for home
Only myself for which I roam
I’m gonna take my power
This is the final hour
Yeah this is my power
My finest hour

Verse 3:
Spent my whole life hidin’ my light in the shadows
First I was hurt and then I took flight into the shadows
I’ve been unobscure, frightened and unclear
As I relight my fire, I’m ready to fly higher
I’m gonna take wing
Become a blessed thing
Yes I’m spreading my wings
You can hear me sing

Verse 4:
Let’s take a dive, deep inside of the shadows
Bring forth the light from the darkened night of the shadows
For the shadow is my friend, her lessons (blessings) never end
From darkness comes light, as day comes from night
I’m gonna set sail
Swim free as a whale
The wind in my sails
I will prevail

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© August 1996, Boulder, CO