"It takes guts"

I'm wondering why we refer to our guts when acting with courage. Is it because it involves going against instincts (within the gut?) to run or avoid a situation? Despite any discomfort in our guts, we go on anyway?

The Music of Life?

When the rhythm of life is combined with harmony and a melodic story line, where there eventually is a Return... Perhaps this is the music of life.

Meaning In Experience

Ultimately I desire to see meaning in experience...
I don't want events/life happenings (especially the most challenging ones) to feel like it was all for nothing.
Even if I must invent a meaning... I don't care. lol.

Goals

To continue to try to soften
To continue to try to listen...
Without all of my own chatter getting in the way.

Play God vs Be God?

I was thinking that perhaps there's a difference between playing God vs being God...

To Be Whole?

Let our light be known. Let our dark be known. And let others do the same.

Parts of Consciousness Bubbling up

There are times when parts of my consciousness... parts of memories that I thought I have forgotten... bubble up, reminding me of desires or needs... And I'm totally caught off guard by the emotional reaction that goes along with the bubbling up.