We begin with an original poem from Seth called “Tell Me, Tell Me, Tell Me, Elm!”. We discuss the idea of forever ‘tinkering’ with artistic creations. This leads to trees, sheep, wind, words, and sight. Jack seeks to give you permission to trust the many ways you perceive, including your imagination. It’s a risk, but it’s real. And perhaps gratitude is the best way to develop the spiritual sensorium.
The songs in the episode were written and performed by Jack Baumgartner (“Through the Windy” and “Lift Earth Rise”).
Chapters
00:00 The Ongoing Creation of Creativity and Imagination 08:02 Gratitude, Righteousness, and the Beauty of Ongoing Exploration 40:16 The Poetic Origins of Language 55:48 Permission and Invitation: Seeing the Unseen 01:21:28 The Human Experience: Limitations and Freedom 01:23:20 Exploring the Uncertainty of Divine Communication 01:56:56 Understanding God's Goodness and Individuality 02:00:58 Tinkering and the Metaphor of Holy Ground
11. Forever Tinkering