The other day I was listening to Whitney Houston on the radio; it was "I will always love you", a song that probably coined her peak-performance as well vocally, as appearance-wise. How stunning she looked in the Bodyguard movie! We all know what has happened since; these days she seems to be a shadow of her former self. I am asking myself does it have to be like that, has every rise of a giant to be followed by a fall? I hope not.
The Tao is a feedback mechanism which encourages flexibility moment by moment. You would think that if you always follow the cues, you cannot get off-track. When the ego kicks in, and it always does when the success hits you, the Tao's cues also become more shrill. Sure, if you ignore them they will fade over time because this Force is not interested in enforcing a will on you, but if you always remain honest with yourself, you will be able to perceive these cues. Do not mind the success, but be mindful that the "I" does not get the better of you as your stardom rises.
As you are glued to the Tao the "I" naturally steps in the background. In this infinite moment you are truly alive and the personal filter is removed. Who knows, perhaps the "I" sings at that moment ...
Bittersweet memories
that is all I'm taking with me.
So, goodbye. Please, don't cry.
We both know I'm not what you, you need.
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