Restore The Rhythm Concept

SUN., APR. 24, 1988, 6:23 AM
FARM, STUDY

I induced your commitment to an important task. You now have your Teachings in a reasonable order and available at least through a table of contents. Now you work on some better organization for those that are already typed and printed. The time will not be excessive, and you will have a much better idea of what you have immediately available. Even though this is not an official part of your sabbatical, I want you to consider it a practical aspect of human/spiritual interaction. Stretch your inclinations toward organization. I want this.

One small reason for this commitment I have sought (and obtained) from you was the restoration of the concept of rhythm in health. (The fact that you can’t seem to write the word must not influence you.) You have used “balance” often, but balance tends to be reactive… and also rather passive. That is, you wait for an imbalance, and then strive to correct it. Or you achieve a balance, and then strive to maintain it. Neither of these interpretations really captures the nature of My world and the ideal way of looking at a life – including the one you are living now.

Rhythm is not a perfect and all encompassing concept, but it is a good one. I want you to continue to develop it as you teach, and I shall certainly help. Perhaps you shall even come to write the word with ease and accuracy.

Rhythm implies some continuing beat or cadence, with planned and even unexpected variations. Jazz is not your favorite kind of music, but it is a pertinent example of the variation idea. The rhythm of a number is maintained, but individual performers offer variations within the established “cadence,” often spontaneously. All performers then return and pick up the established rhythm. A better example for you would be certain numbers done by the Kingston Trio where, between verses there is a banjo or guitar interlude, or some talk, that is “extra” the first time you hear it, but then becomes part of the total rhythm as you hear it repeated.

You have planted rather extensively this weekend. For you this is an important beginning for your garden, even as the rhythm of these plants growth started elsewhere. Now they are in the good soil, and the rhythm of growth and production can proceed. The trees produce fruit without any help from you. Without work on your part the garden produces only weeds. These nourish the chickens, and you see this rhythm, but they must make way for more productive plants.

As you look back at the life you have lived thus far you see a definite rhythm. You are not sure what to do about this publishing aspect of your professional life. Know that I urge you to continue it, even as I see the reasons for diminishing as you are in this stage of your active career. The rhythm would be better if you would exert the effort, but your work with Me… these Teachings and your (Our) Ruminations… does have priority. You know not what your older age will bring. It is good to continue to consider alternatives.

The seasons of the year have a rhythm, even as it is slightly different each year. I continue to encourage you to see each as a valuable part of the whole. Enjoy each, and do not bemoan its inevitable passing. Relish the warmth and yet coolness of this springtime; the heat of summer shall soon follow.