For the past two days, I have been kept calm-- in spite of the fact that my job is coming to a close-- by John Lennon's Voice telling me that, "I'm Just Sittin' Here Watching The Wheels Go Round and Round" going through my head. (Or is it the Plastic Ono Band? Either way, it's John Lennon.) Note that this is not a George Harrison song. This is not "My Sweet Lord" or "Long Time Ago When We Was Fab." This is not the work of the most peace-making Beatle, by there is something about the idea of the spinning that is calming me-- by the most controversial Beatle, John.

Don't get me wrong. I love John Lennon's work. (Well, _God_ gives me problems, oddly enough because Paul was supposed to be the Walrus, and because I believe in Zimmerman, but those are thoughts for another day, and a glass onion.)

Back to the spinning: This could be completely based on the still point in the turning world that T.S. Eliot mentions. Have I reached a peaceful place by remembering the controlled spinning of this world? Since Mr. Lennon and I differ in our belief systems, this song could represent to me Ezekiel's wheel within the wheel or the knowledge that there is someone in control of the spinning. This would explain the peaceful effect that this song has had. The amazing impact that this soundtrack has had on my emotional well-being over the past few days is impressive. It is amazing what our personal associations can do to impact the meanings that certain songs, smells or sights have.

I should make a mix CD. This song, the DC Talk song Spinnin' Round, Dizzy, Crimson and Clover, Buffy Saint-Marie's Little Wheel Spin & Spin, etc. I like the calming effect of the spinning songs that should probably make me dizzy. Especially since I am going to be underemployed relatively soon. Calm is good.
Now I Must find a new job. And work out. And do laundry. And watch the wheels spin round and rou-ou-ou-ound.