Theos-Talk Archives (April 1996 Message tl01053)

Sure Liesel,
Thanks for being courteous enough to ask.

Nick.

> Date: Tuesday, April 23, 1996 9:17PM
> From: theos-roots
> Subject: Re: THOU SHALT LIGHTEN UP

That's nice. Can I pass it on to medit-l? I think they'd enjoy it. I'm going
to make a paper copy so I can read it some times. Thanks.

Liesel
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>The following is something I was given at Orcas Island one year.  If you
>already have it, I apologize, if not I hope it gives you a smile.
>
>Nick.
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>     THOU SHALT LIGHTEN UP
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>So, you've dabbled in the occult, burned candles gave up sex,
>You've traveled to Sedona to visit the vortex.
>     You've meditated, visualized affirmed with love and grace,
>     You've forgiven all your irritants 'till you're blue in the face.
>You've been est-ed and you've tested tarot and astrology,
>You've met your guides from the other side and did past-life therapy.
>     So, you've been Rolfed and hypnotized, there's nothing you've avoided,
>     You've tried acupuncture, heavy breathing, been even Sigmond Freuded.
>You've chanted mantras and you've om'ed and journeyed near and far,
>You've seen many of the channels and taken every seminar.
>     You've floated in a tank and have gone the psychic route,
>     You've had your cards and wrinkles read, did Primal Scream to shout.
>You burn incense in the afternoon, sometimes reflex your feet,
>You've become a vegetarian and very seldom cheat.
>     You gave up salt and sugar and your diets really pure,
>     Although at times you still get gas, just why you are not sure.
>You drink herb tee until you see the best in all, at last,
>Your Kundalini's straightened and no longer at half mast.
>     You've had your aura cleaned and your Chakras lubed and tuned,
>     You've seen E.T. at least four times and two times for Cocoon.
>You go to sleep with crystals and you wake up with a tape,
>That subliminally instructs you, to get your mind in shape.
>     You've gone here and there and everywhere, tried everything you know,
>     The path that's called ENLIGHTENMENT is such a busy show.
>So much to do and see and know, there are so many places,
>For you to go so you are sure you cover all the bases.
>     But after all that's said and done and all the things you tried,
>     There is a truth that you should know, while you are on your ride.
>The light you see that seems to be, coming from things you do,
>Is only as bright as is the light that radiates from you.
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