Nirado Griffin

Where do I stand NOW in my life in relation to this work?

Contemplating this question today, the image of a compass comes to me. One of those small, tinny, hand-held ones with the glass a bit cracked and cloudy, with the needle quivering tentatively in the centre, swinging this way and that, but steadfastly staying true to its direction. Pulled by the Earth's magnetic field; the measure of true north. This work is my guiding, still, centre-point in the midst of sometimes swirling chaos, the darkest of nights and the wildest of storms. And it is delicately poised on the most fragile of supports; a token of impermanence.

It reflects everywhere I am untrue or inauthentic or clinging to a moment outside of NOW. I am deeply grateful for the space to have my soul stretched and expanded to its limits and to keep giving from that place. To have allowed the mystery such a tangible expression on this Earth. To offer the best of myself and know that is when I am not, that I AM.

I bring familiarity with life's sufferings and joys. I bring deep trust in the possibility of transformation for all humanity and the simple alchemy of being true to one's heart.
I bring delight in the absurd and the profound that co-exist within nature. I bring a love of connectedness and the pure joy of accurately naming the truth (for that moment!) and having it free those involved. I bring reverence, humility, humour, far-reaching antennae and a good bull-shit detector. I bring my love of music, dance and my body as tuning-fork, instrument of resonance with all of life and my courage to go beyond my limits.

I bring a lifetime of self exploration and meditation practice in many forms.
I bring the blessings of the Master and having known devotion in this lifetime.
I bring the blessings of having loved and been loved as woman in this lifetime.
And I bring my yearning for sweet dissolution into both.

When considering what I care most about, it asks me to feel almost too much. I care that this planet is being taken for granted. I care about all beings being free from suffering while accepting humanity as it is now. I care about really living in the moment and daring to be free of the past, no matter how cherished the illusion of its safety. I care about living with an authenticity that risks being unacceptable and an open heart that can embrace the whole of life and its mysterious, paradoxical unfolding.

My intention for myself in relation to this work is to be used utterly and totally in service in whatever way Spirit determines. To be undone by the love that is always, always waiting when I surrender to the truth and to allow my own evolution to serve others.
My vision for Shematrix is that it actualise our collective intention; to live as the embodiment of compassion. That through our work together, we bring our total authenticity to best serve humanity and allow as many people as possible the opportunity to be free from suffering and live their fullest capacity as conscious, creative beings.