Errare

I’m at The Flat a few Mondays ago and Rachel, the bartender (who grew up in Brazil) comes up to me and says “you know what that song is about right?!”…She’s referring to “Errare Humanum Est”, (www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7cTTKkMgT8) written by Jorge Ben, but the version I played was by Seu Jorge (www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9V6hqt2UY). (continued below)

Until that time I had not heard the original. The song appears on Jorge Ben’s best album “A Tabua De Esmeralda”. Rachel piqued my interest…and this is where this story begins: (continued)

Seu did this version last year… The original dates from 1974… The song can be interpreted in many ways, I suppose, but one I found most poignant (i’ll explain later), is more to the point of Jorge Ben (a supposed devout Roman Catholic) questioning Erich Von Daniken’s theory of “Ancient Astronauts” in his 1969 book “Chariots of The Gods”… In the song Jorge Ben questions repeatedly about Gods or Astronauts.. I’m not here to enter the debate, but to shed light on the relevance of it to my life… (continued)

The song prompted me to do some soul searching, looking for my Ancient Astronauts: A trip to my “space” . I had this notion that in many different spiritual disciplines there is a distinct shift in energy in The Universe…happening right now! From a personal perspective, there were many decisions and events that were beyond my control that have potential life-changing consequences…all happening in the span of a few weeks… The prudent thing The Universe and my “astronaut” were communicating to me: become aware and prepare properly!…OR get washed away in the major shift.. (continued)

I HAD to search for MY “Ancient Astronaut”! In my hide-out and by traveling to my “space” I found my answers: Errare Humanum Est, Perseverare Diabolicum…that’s actually the entire phrase:

To Err is Human, Preserving the errors is diabolical (or of the devil)…

The soundtrack of my “space exploration” were both versions, placed on repeat as I explored for ancient “footsteps” and other signs. In the process I atoned for my human errors, found peace and prepared myself for the new Mayan Calendar, The Year of The Dragon, Neptune entering Pisces for the next 14 years, and the Age of Aquarius…