power, walk and future

Power cuts = awesome

The other night the power went out for quite a while so we switched over to candle light. Not being use to hour long power cuts it was a little strange at first. But what do you do when there is a power cut?  Well one thing for sure is that they bring people together. Sat around the table with a guitar we spent time singing and p ing together in the lack of light. Within this setting there was peace that could not be explained. It was an amazing time and demonstrated how when you having nothing you can have everything.

The future

Another evening saw a p walk around the area. Spent in two halves, firstly in the area just p ing for people. It can be hard out here when you see people and want them to know what you know but at the same time know you can’t say anything/ they won’t want to talk. Part of this is down to some of the poverty that is right outside from the injured to street children. But also those who are seekers. One of the hardest things is that the poverty starts at such a young age. One person who stands out is a child trying to sell tissues he is the most full of energy child around. Very determined to sell and doesn’t give in. but despite the reality the stig sees is that ultimately even buying his product won’t help his situation. Where does his future lie? Will he know J in the way I do? Will he still be wearing the same clothes in 6months time? How safe is he? All these questions for this one person who in effect represents more than just himself but the others around here like him, the elderly the parents , the other children and the injured. I look at it and wonder how does G fit into this? When the bib teaches us to care for the poor how does this work on a big scale does giving money away help or buying there product help. The problem being it isn’t easy for people from the stigs position (as a group) to help on a large scale because its seen as an attack on &^%$ and an attempt to change them. But the one thing I know I can do is p, p and p for long term solutions and people who can help these situations.

The stig

The latter part of the walk consisted at looking at the future for the Stig. Working out around 3 major options but being open to what G has planned, it has given the sense that these options are all viable. But there are things that need to be dealt with as well. Some short term some long term. One big problem is maintain and looking after health. In various ways this is something needing work on. At the centre of it is being open about the problems and working out how to solve them. some of this requires making sure that each option has a place of accountability and help. In the short term it is maintain health as it is but working out the ways to improve and deal with it. The stig isn’t ill in the sense of being physically ill but needs to look out for the mental side as well, further to the spiritual side in order to keep relationship with J at the heart of what’s happening.

Furthermore short term requires looking at how best to use time out here and continue with what has and will be learnt in order to keep it up upon return. G bless Stigg x J