Shards of Genius

"Genius is a crisis that joins the buried self,

for certain moments, to our daily mind."

William Keats

The great Irish poet, William Keats believed all people had clashing moments in which opened shards of insight communicated by spirit.  He believed we were all capable of experiencing flashes of genius.  According to Mark Nepo, "The original sense of genius means being in the care of something unseen." This concept aligns with our constant connection with God providing insight on a daily basis.

It is understood that crisis in our life eventually leads to a change.  The interruption of chaos disturbs stagnant thinking while insight rises to the top.  It may require hindsight to be able to view the gifts that had been buried in the debris.

The importance of remaining aware is to be able to glimpse opportunities of genius.  If we kindle a sacred presence within us, we will feel connected rather than facing the world on our own.  In unison, the spirit can assist us in thought, word, or deed.