10. Khallini Biljao - Al Nur (The Light) Maya Nasri (Lebanon)
Okay this week I watched a video that is non stop playing on my mind. It was about the dairy industry. Im so amazed how far mankind has gone to create systems and norms that don't work for our collective good. The obvious being the financial system but now food. I mean how can milk and every day things we consume be so bad. Anyway years ago I had the following tattooed on my arm.
“the night draws a veil over the day verily these are signs for truth seekers”.
You may recognise it. Its inspired from the Quran, Surah 3 - Al Imran 190. I changed it slightly and added the words TRUTH SEEKER. I knew that the hardest thing I found was being true to myself. I wanted to remember to ask myself really what is going on and not always trust the first thought or emotion. Everyone said having tattoos is not allowed. But then I was always told intention was the most important thing. As I was so focused on being truthful to myself I had this tattooed. Now I have to answer to this on a regular basis. This tattoo has helped me so much in my life in really getting to the truth about my intention. What am I really about? etc. Anyway you can watch the video here its called Dairy is Scary.
As I was researching the song below by Maya Nasri I really felt the lyrics expressed some of my current state. It has felt that my mind is now wearing these words in asking my soul whats going on. There are various translations but I really like this version.
Be a little more calm to me, walk me into the light
I gave you more than I had, no don't tell me “if”
Whats happening to you?
and what would satisfy you? Stay calm and keep me in the mood
Be a little more calm to me, walk me into the light
You with the staring mind, living in illusion
If you can forget yesterday just for a little it would have worked
You with the staring mind, living in imagination
If you can forget yesterday just for a little it would have worked
Let me hear your words
Speak to me with your stance
I swear from just glance I would understand come on
You tell me you're coming with words in your eyes
I hear another story and the dreams are lost
I know your news don't cancel your secrets
These are not your thoughts I know what the mood is
According to my source the 93rd name Al Nur (The Light) is the essence of light, luminosity itself. Al-Nur is the light of every soul and an inherent characteristic in every pore of your body. Whatever way we may turn we see the all-pervading light of al Nur. Even the darkness shines from within it. All the various forms of wisdom and guidance are expressions of an-Nur. I think this song is a great example of light. It feels this song is really about a relationship. How many times have you felt something is not right with someone. How hard it is to try and uncover the truth and at what risk. The very risk of spoiling the mood - how delicate this is I am appreciating. I haven't been able to cook for a week and thoughts of becoming a vegan float through my mind. When I think of a tasty dish the mood is changed to images of cows not being treated well. I love dairy, but I find an inner conversation happening. Part of me wants to forget I ever saw the video, the other half of me is presenting new ideas and opportunities.
What inner conflicts are you dealing with this week?
I love how in the song my mind is talking to my soul. My mind is asking the soul to be gentle - “Be a little more calm to me, walk me into the light”. There are a few other lyrics in the song that I really love. Tell me what speaks to you?
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