leaf off/ the cave

Why can’t you take the leaf off your mouth

Now that you have the facts on your side?

Take a moment to reflect where you’re from

Let reason guide you

See all tracks lead you out from the dark

See all tracks lead you out to the stars

May the light lead you out

May the light lead you out

This chant-like anthem is giving my restless mind and hurting heart some comfort. I am grateful for this beautiful music tonight.

I am sitting here today thinking about marriage equality and praying that the SCOTUS makes the decision my heart tells me is right... a civil right. It pains me to hear hateful sentiments toward LGBTQ folks who deserve the same privilege as their straight human being counterparts to marry.

I am also sitting here and thinking about the unrest in Baltimore, and our President's wise acknowledgement that this is about decades of inequality. Systemic racism? Yes, it's really a thing.

And I am also sitting here thinking about those suffering in Nepal and Pema Chodron's statement: "At this time of such devastating news coming from Nepal, we can take this opportunity to work with compassion, kindness, gentleness and generosity. No doubt our hearts are breaking for those that have to endure the unfathomable suffering that this disaster has imposed upon them. Please join me and many others in doing regular tonglen practice for those that have lost their lives, those that have lost loved ones, those that are injured, those that are having to live in discomfort and fear to survive and also to those that are there to help."

If you enjoyed this beautiful song called "Leaf Off / The Cave," by Swedish indie singer José González, here is one more, just because it is worth your time. This one is called Killing for Love. Thanks wfuv.org.