People often dismiss random thoughts as meaningless noise, but John excelled at using stream-of-consciousness techniques to create his art, as in his song, "Dig a Pony". Originally titled "All I Want Is You," this track from the “Let It Be” album demonstrates John’s ability to create a cohesive message out of nonsense. It is a skill he learned as an avid reader of Lewis Carrol and Edmund Lear.
Openness to his subconscious thoughts allowed John to craft nonsensical phrases around a central theme. He believed that when we stop trying to control our creative expression, our subconscious reveals wisdom that our rational mind might never discover.
Nonsense became sense as he followed where his thoughts led. What you “dig” is okay; and what I “dig” is okay; whatever it is you “dig”, just be true to yourself. It is either that or be a mimic who imitates others. The message of the song is clear, that being yourself is the higher calling.
You have a choice to trust your subconscious or discard it as extraneous noise. John's willingness to embrace this creative chaos inspired some of his greatest songs. If we are open to new perspectives, the most creative solutions may come from seemingly unrelated ideas and intuitive hunches.
Today, I will pay attention to one seemingly random thought or connection, exploring what wisdom might be hiding in apparent chaos.
What "nonsensical" idea or intuitive hunch have you been dismissing that might contain hidden wisdom?
