I am my own chosen leader. I am my own prophet, and the vanguard of my own religion. I am the lone bearer of the torch, as I navigate the endless night.
It is my view that anyone could be a “prophet”… but most do not reach out or listen in the way God(s) intended. Or maybe they do, but they struggle to interpret the message. Maybe they do not feel a calling to be a force that guides the world, or the sense of purpose to utilize it and share it with humanity in a meaningful way. Perhaps they remain uncertain as to what medium they would use to share their message with the world.. be it writing, art, music… or something else. Maybe they do share, and people have not yet realized it. Perhaps they are solitary, and would rather focus on their own personal development in their own spiritual-religious journey. No judgment here… and there is no shame in embracing a divine message that another has shared with the world, one that truly resonates with who you know you are and who you wish to become. Whether you feel the God(s) reaching out into your hearts and minds, or you embrace the paths set before you in the world’s great religions, or some combination… may it help you move forward in the way your heart screams out for the most.
I consider many sacred writings to be holy, throughout many religions. My favorites would be the Holy Bible, the Enuma Eliš, and the Descent of Ištar… among many others. My preferred method of communicating my spirituality/ religion… is art. I may use words on occasion, but when I draw or paint something, everything is so much more vivid. The essence is far less… diluted. As for what triggers the inspiration… there is prayer, obviously. There is also True Will, and a sense of purpose that does not allow you to let go. And music. Music is a significant catalyst. It is like it a sacred gate opens... and the visions come pouring through. It is incredible, what can happen in the mind. So I document what I see and feel, as forces wage war Above, and Below… and Within.
