When I have those bad days, and I find it hard to keep going, I like to put on this song. This version was put together after Bob died. They gave it a steady dance groove but his original was a more laid-back skank. I like this one though, cause of its boogie. Here are the lyrics:
Woh oh ah push on through Woh!
Lord I got to keep on moving
Lord I got to get on down
Lord I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found, where I can't be found
Lord they coming after me
I've been accused on my mission
JAH knows you shouldn't do
For hanging me they were willing yeah! yeah!
And that's why I've got to get on thru
Lord they coming after me
Lord I got to keep on moving
Lord I got to get on down
Lord I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found
Lord they're coming after me
I know someday we'll find that piece
Of land somewhere not nearby Babylon
The war will soon be over and Africa
Will unite the children who liveth in
Darkness have seen the great light
I've got two boys and a woman
And I know they won't suffer now
JAH forgive me for not going back
But I'll be there anyhow
Yes I'll be there anyhow
Lord I got to keep on moving
Lord I got to get on down
Lord I've got to keep on moving
Where I can't be found, where I can't be found
Lord they coming after me
This song tells the story of someone who has been wrongly accused of a crime, who has fled for their life, and is being pursued by the man. This is a typical theme in many of Bob's songs. He has some roots in the African American spirituals of the south and this song could just as easily be about an escaped slave, hiding out in the swamp, pig-headed plantationeers pursuing him with packs of savage dogs. We should all know the story. But all of this is just the narrative, the setting and the characters. What the song is really about, the theme of the song, the vibe, is someone who is facing a great struggle, who is tired and wants to stop and rest, but cannot or will fall victim to their adversary. And they are lamenting, lamenting to the Lord, and trying to strengthen their resolve. I gotta push on through.
Today is Sunday, day 34. I start liver week again tomorrow. I had been planning on resting through this passing weekend, but come last Thursday I found myself feeling noticeably worse than before I started the break. I had lower energy, my tendons were hurting, and the muscle twitches were creeping back in. [edit- Uny said this might happen, and it did] So, I bucked "break time" and resumed the program on Friday. So, three days or so of a break, no more. I'm feeling better today, though I dealt with some bad die-off this morning.
I've continued to pass worms this week, but I've also been taking olive leaf powder.
My smashed hand is getting better slowly. I can use it a little more but it's quick to pain me. Not the setback I (or my wife) needed.
My stomach troubles seem to have passed. That may be the one good thing that came of the break.
My new Aquasana showerhead is rad. It has ten times the pressure output of my prior POS. So, that means more intense hot and more intense cold.
The sun is making a good stand this time around. However, he is still accosted daily by the diabolic spraying machines. Even so, I take great delight in his warmth.
When I started this program, May 24th was the 60 day mark, which was what I'd hoped to make it to for the first round. I definitely will, and maybe even more before taking a real break. I marked it on my calender with a pictogram of Mt. Zion.

Why? So that when I need inspiration to keep going I could play this song:
I am on the rock and then I check a stock
I have to run like a fugitive to save the life I live
I'm gonna be Iron like a Lion in Zion (repeat)
Iron Lion Zion
I'm on the run but I ain't got no gun
See they want to be the star
So they fighting tribal war
And they saying Iron like a Lion in Zion
Iron like a Lion in Zion,
Iron Lion Zion
I'm on the rock, (running and you running)
I take a stock, (running like a fugitive)
I had to run like a fugitive just
to save the life I live
I'm gonna be Iron like a Lion in Zion (repeat)
Iron Lion Zion, Iron Lion Zion, Iron Lion Zion
Iron like a Lion in Zion, Iron like a Lion in Zion
Iron like a Lion in Zion
Again, the narrative of this song is similar to the last. Another story of someone on the run. But whereas the last song seemed to come from someone who is tired and really needing to rest, this song is coming from someone who is in stride. They have momentum and are determined to reach their goal. This version was also put together at the same time as the above song.
Enjoy. See you guys tomorrow.
-JT
JT I am amazed at your fortitude during your first 30 day IP!
I want you to know that by documenting your journey you are helping countless number of people in the coming years. You'll give others who are embarking on their journey the courage to continue in the face of adversity and I thank you for that.
I look forward to your posts each day.
Blessings,
Willow