toung tied and twisted just an earth bound misfit I

"Learning To Fly"
by Pink Floyed

Into the distance, a ribbon of black
Stretched to the point of no turning back
A flight of fancy on a windswept field
Standing alone my senses reeled
A fatal attraction is holding me fast,
How can I escape this irresistible grasp?

Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted, just an earth-bound misfit, I

Ice is forming on the tips of my wings
Unheeded warnings, I thought, I thought of everything
No navigator to find my way home
Unladened, empty and turned to stone
A soul in tension -- that's learning to fly
Condition grounded but determined to try

Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I

Above the planet on a wing and a prayer,
My grubby halo, a vapour trail in the empty air,
Across the clouds I see my shadow fly
Out of the corner of my watering eye
A dream unthreatened by the morning light
Could blow this soul right through the roof of the night

There's no sensation to compare with this
Suspended animation, a state of bliss

Can't keep my mind from the circling skies
Tongue-tied and twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I


As I was driving to the book store today I heard this song on the radio. This is one of my all time favorite songs. It just calls to me and strums a cord deep within my being that I find hard to explain. I suppose it sums up nicely the feeling I have in my spiritual persuits. My body is earthbound, but my soul is learning to fly.

Today my wife had another minor operation. She's home resting now. She has a good bit of pain, but is handling it as best as she can. The operation was early this morning and I didn't get a chance to do my daily ritual or meditations. I did get a chance to review my Ogham while she was undergoing the procedure. I also got to hear the above song and it has renewed my spirits and helped to refocus my spiritual goals. Perhaps that is the retuning I was dreaming about. Also today, in talking with my friend I got clear on which path toward my career goals I want to take at the end of this semester. Another tuning up of sorts. Right now I am feel calm and peaceful.

I have been reading about the druid group getting cheritable status over in the UK. I for one think it's a very good thing.
May the blessings of the holy kindred be yours.