{1/19/12: I wrote this piece during a very difficult period of my life in 2009. But even on the brightest of days, or the darkest moments — now is the time for faith.}
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Now is the time for faith. Now is the time when your soul is on the verge of being crushed, when there’s not enough money to pay rent or even a security deposit on a new place. When the struggle becomes overwhelming – now is the time for faith. Trust in our power, Raven — we’re here to help you. It’s our specific task to love and support you, wandering one. The list is long. Throw out the list. Give it to the wind. Put down your arms. Quit asking. We hear your every request. Even more, we hear the yearning of your heart, the slight movements of grandiose hope. Feel that freedom, every time, every time against your cheek when that soft wind passes around you. In the call of the osprey. The sleeping, meditative alligators (it’s only your fear; they just want to eat). You know hunger. You know what it means to blow through this world, one eye open, two eyes awake.
This passion, this death scene awakens you. Nothing to lose, Raven. All your cards on the table. Do you think we’d let you down at this precarious moment? Do you think we’d cash in and walk away?
Find your steps toward the truest answer – the calling freedom in your soul. You can do anything. You can live any way you choose. You can have that BMW. The beautiful girlfriend. That life of beauty and happiness. You have it now. You have it now. Reach out for it. Enjoy the essence and watch how the picture is laid out. It’s all here for you.
You are not alone – ever. All of your needs will always be met – and then some. Trust. Have faith. Hold your proud head high. Revel in this life. Delight in your freedom and everything you’ve built. So much more is coming your way – every day, next week, your entire life. Take it. Enjoy, Raven. Enjoy.