On many levels I’ve always had a close connection to India.Arie. Our Atlanta roots. Our Oshun nature. My love and respect for her family – Mother, Simpson and Big Bro J’on. Though I didn’t have opportunity to fulfill my promise, in 2009 I was offered a gift to design her brand, Soul Bird. And Lord, the music…
India’s music ALWAYS seems to flow in parallel with my life journey. I often find sanctuary in her melodies.
This morning I take refuge in River Rise from her Testimony: Vol 2, Love & Politics album. By far one of my favorite tracks, River Rise is a beautiful, sincere petition to the Ancestors for guidance. A call to return to all things familiar and soul-fortifying.
As we make final preparations for our first AAGSAR BLOGFEST2014 on Sunday, Jan 5th and set our feet for a New Year overflowing with Ancestor discoveries, this is my wish for myself and all those seeking to connect with their lost lineage.
Not to fly blind. Be my eyes. I surrender. Show me the way…
There was always a power I could feel
It was guidance to tell me the way to go
But nowadays I feel like I can’t hear that voice
I’ve been flying blind
I need You to come and be my eyesRiver rise, carry me back home
I cannot remember the way
River rise, carry me back home
I surrender todayI was always a charmed flower child
I would sit for hours and listen to the sky
But nowadays I feel like I don’t have that choice
I’ve been looking down in desperation
I need You to be my inspiration, yeahRiver rise, carry me back home
I cannot remember the way
River rise, carry me back home
I surrender todayI bow down and I humble myself
I can’t do this, Lord I need Your help
All the material things, they feel like chains
If You’re not here beside me
You’re the reason I seeHelp me to remember the way
I surrenderHelp me to remember
Only You can show me
Only You can show me the way
I surrender, I surrender today
You are the only way
Lord, I need You
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Ashe-O! So be it!:)
Luckie
Image Source: GOGO & the Ancestors by Marietjie Henning
January 3rd, 2014 at 6:28 pm
Reminds me to “Call” and “Listen” and “Rise”. Gonna listen to this……
January 3rd, 2014 at 6:31 pm
Ancestors know you well True Lewis. I doubt they have any worries!:)