I’ve been hanging pictures. They look straight but they aren’t. Why are they so off, so crooked? ‘The unattainable perfection. We seek it, well, we try anyways. There are beautiful moments when everything feels just right. Funny how you can be in the flow state of this, all is right in the world to being kicked off of your high horse in an instant.’
Good morning, Who is speaking please? ‘Why, it’s good ol’ boy Andrew Jackson.’
Welcome. How do you know to connect with me please sir? ‘We, we know the old story about follow the energy. Blah, blah, blah. I followed the energy.’ (He gives me this dead-pan, serious face then he laughs, his hands in his belt loops.)
Funny! ‘I know I am. You can’t have hair like mine and not be a little out of whack! You just thought of Einstein! Yes, he’s a bit sideways too and why not! Have fun, laugh a little! Yes, Your Founding Fathers have Brought me to you. Your spirit team will soon fill an arena my dear. You have no idea the momentum you, me, all of us are creating.’
‘Life is not a game of perfection. Ask the otter who’s hairs are never perfectly settled. Ask the owl who’s dinner has not appeared. Ask the snake carrying around his almost shed, dead skin.’
What is a favorite memory of yours? ‘Going down river rapids as a young man. I fought and fought, getting pushed and bumped around until I exhausted myself. I lost my oar and just had to surrender and let go of the outcome. I was prey to the ride, eaten up and swallowed more than once but I held on and always resurfaced. That moment, that experience has guided me throughout my life. No matter what, just hold and ride it out.’
Thank you for sharing, that’s quite a scary lesson. ‘Invigorating really. It’s all in what you do with the fear. Do you fall victim and play dead to this fear or do you load your chamber and say I dare you? I myself, am a double dog dare you and I’ll take that cherry on top too kind of guy. (Andrew laughs.) So, ya, ya, ya. Make the lemonade. Ease up, go with the flow. Cock your head a little when you look at that crooked picture and it will look perfectly straight!’
Clever, so clever Andrew! I love your message. Have you anything else to share before I go? ‘Love your life, love the skin you are in. Don’t nit pick, don’t over analyze. Don’t get lost in the details. Do your best with what you have available to you now. You can always strive for better sure, just loosen your grip on those reigns. Take the scenic route, live a little. Laugh a little. Be the squirrel with his cheeks stuffed full with nuts, hanging upside down by his tail. Hey, why not, the view from there’s perfectly imperfect.
Channeled message from Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States.