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A Personal Take on Jackson Browne’s ‘Enough of the Night’


Jackson Browne has always been a brilliant lyricist, singer, guitarist, and songwriter. I have enjoyed playing many of his songs on this blog. All of them are my favorites, and “Enough of the Night” is no exception.

Written when he was turning forty, Browne originally thought he was writing about someone else, until he realized that “Enough of the Night” was about himself. He had grown tired of a destructive lifestyle that mostly involved drugs (Cocaine). He decided the time had come for a change, and Browne writes about it poignantly in his lyrics. Listen closely, and you’ll see what I mean. “Enough of the Night” is also reminiscent of Jackson’s sister, but that’s another story entirely.

Here’s my cover.

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The Two Selves


The light (infinite self) and the individual self (ego) are not opposites. They can be seen as different positions on a continuous spectrum.

The two selves can work together beneficially for the individual and for the world.

The fear of being destroyed by the light is only seaweed carried away by the outgoing tide.

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To Wit


Life is a walking meditation.

And life is infinitely more interesting when I realize I am not here to fit in.

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I AM


I am

Peace

Joy

Love

Bliss

Harmony

Radiance

Beyond Thought

Beyond Concepts

Within the Heart

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Affirmation


Let me be the greatness that I am

Let me revel in my human divinity

Let me be the being that you created in all aspects of myself

Nothing more

Nothing less

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The Place To Be


I want to be there. It’s better over there.

Doing that.

Wait.

Take a breath. 

If I’m not here now, it won’t be better over there. 

I am here. Now. Doing what I’m doing. 

If it’s not good enough, I will make it better. 

Right here.

Right now.

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A Prayer


Let Me Be a Conductor of Light and Energy rather than a Resistor

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Everything Will Come to You


Everything will come to you in its due time. Do you want peace? It will come to you. Do you want love? It will come to you. Do you want joy? It will come to you. All you have to do is keep intending and act on your intentions. Then, reap the rewards of what you have sown. And then, keep intending and acting.

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Be The Light


If in our daily life, we can smile; if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

Thich Nhat Hanh

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Echoes In The Valley Of Oops


This phrase came to me when I woke up this morning. I have no idea what it means, but it sounds interesting. So…let’s go exploring.

It could be someone telling me to recall the wrong turns I’ve made in life. To be honest, I haven’t made that many, but I’ve made enough. I’ve come perilously close to crashing and burning more than once.

I believe each one of us is walking a tightrope across a broad and deep chasm. Somehow, most of us are making it across. We are doing so by the hand of grace. Because we are loved. You might even say cherished. It’s easy to forget this love, but it is always there, like a gentle hand, guiding us on our way. I may often feel alone, but truly, I am not.

I hope these words help you on your journey. Have a wonderful day!