As a child growing up, there were so many many games we used to play to keep us busy and out of trouble back in the day; you know, during that time when “going outside” was actually a thing!” We played games like red light, green light, Mother May I, Red Rover Red Rover, and of course Hide and Seek, among many others.
Those games were so much fun as a child! But the purpose of those games as a child and the concept of those games as an adult means something very different. See, this is what happens when you get old(er), everything suddenly becomes all philosophical and deep. (Cue BDP…”Are you a philosopher? Yes, I think very deeply”).
Pardon my momentary digression, and please allow me to continue with the games kids play! Playing red light green light was harmless. We loved it as children!!! But conceptually, it is a fun game of competitive advancement in an effort to take the position of the person who controls the lights! I mean, we essentially crept up behind the “LIGHT CONTROLLER” while they were in motion with their back turned and their eyes closed in an attempt to take their spot! “Scribe, did you really just bastardize the game of red light, green light?” Lol! No, folks, I would never! I’m simply making a life parallel to a concept.
I’m willing to bet that I am not the only one who has witnessed another somebody try to diminish, extinguish, or internally transfer someone else’s light without their knowledge, while their “back was turned”. The sad part is that it happens all too often, and it’s not a game. So many seek to control that which isn’t in their power to control. Just because something is my thing doesn’t mean it’s your thing, and just because something is your your thing doesn’t mean it’s mine! Trust that you’re equipped or have the ability to become equipped to carry and control your own light without having to seize someone else’s. Taking over someone else’s light does not mean you won’t end up in the dark. And guess who you just might have to go to for a new bulb; I’m going to mind my business, but I’m just saying.
Flashback, “Scribe, take 3 giant steps forward,” “Mother, may I?”, “No you may not!” How do you tell me to move in a certain way and then tell me no when I ask for permission to do so! Make it make sense! Even as kids, we knew that in this game, the “mother” could be an absolute ‘motha’! Above any and everything else, this was the absolute worst game ever when it came to fairness and objectivity, Lol! I mean, if you were playing with your siblings or cousins and they were mad at you, guess what??? You were going to take baby steps and be told no for the entire game because someone is big mad! That “Motha” of a mother essentially controlled everyone’s progression….or lack thereof!
“Where are you going with this one, Scribe?” Well, I’m glad you asked, so I’ll speak plainly. Many of us spend too much time seeking permission to move forward from people who aren’t qualified to order our steps! Only The ONE does that, but that’s another blog for another day. Back to what I was saying…stop seeking permission, admission, and validation from sources who aren’t equipped to operate your system of navigation! They didn’t design it! A SOURCE greater than them, and you designed your navigation system with purpose. You were already given permission and access, so why are you seeking permission to move from a Motha… (shutcho mouth)!
I could go on and on with these games and conceptual parallels to living life as an adult, but I won’t. Sheed, Red Rover Red Rover would leave your mouths wide open! But seriously, the games we played as kids provide so much perspective as adults when we look at the concept, not the game. You are the G.A.M.E., you’re just not to be played with, ever! You are a Gem Authentically Made for Excellence! No one’s excellence is like yours, and you do not need permission from “motha” to revel in that, so guard your light!
SONG REFERENCE: Shine Your Way-Owl City feat Yuna
Life Is But A Song 