Enjoying the Now

With a cat on my lap, I’m choosing not to move, 

So I’m shooting the sunrise over my shoulder — 

And then the fog rolls in, and it’s gone, 

As if to say, “This, too, shall pass,” 

Reminding us emotions, too, and pain, 

And situations, seasons, years — all pass, 

And soon the cat will leave my lap 

To chase a bug or tussle with his sister. 

Enjoy whatever’s now: appreciate 

The warmth of cat, 

The foghorns blaring in the distance, 

The comfort of an old familiar chair,

 A tasty cup of coffee, 

 Cooling in the morning breeze.

On boundaries

Wherever we are, no matter how comfortable, 

It’s natural to be curious 

 About what lies beyond our borders. 

That which protects us has often been set up mBy those who are wiser, more experienced, 

But not always. The ability to discern 

Which boundaries should be surmounted, 

And when, and which are better left in place 

Is an essential component of wisdom…

Breathe out love

Set it aside, this knowing —

 That somewhere there are soldiers fighting; 

Somewhere there are children starving; 

Somewhere there are wildfires burning, 

So much darkness in the world — 

How can we go on? 

Set it aside, just for a moment, and breathe: 

Breathe in all the pain, the suffering and fear, 

And breathe out what hope and light 

You have to share. 

 Breathe out love: 

 The world is in dire need of love.

Let there be light

May whatever clouds lie on your horizon 

Be thin enough to let the light shine through.

Linked together

Yes, there is a long road before us, 

But we will not falter on the journey, 

Knowing we are all linked together 

In the silence of our ever-expanding hearts.

The divine dance

Always seeking 

The threads that unite us 

In the divine dance of creation

Infinite resourcefulness

The infinite complexity of sea, land, and sky 

Offers a reminder of the infinite nature 

Of our own inner resources. 

Trust. 

 Breathe. 

 You have everything it takes to get through this.