How can I not admire you
When you put a song in others' hearts
Even when you cannot hear your own melody.
How can I not be inspired by you
When you sing out loud
The words of your own songs.
How can I not praise you
When you create beautiful harmony
With those who cannot carry a tune.
How can I not respect you
When you encourage soloists
To be a part of your choir.
How can I not feel joy for you
When you dance
Even though no music can be heard.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Present
Be still;
What do you hear?
Silence the mind
Which opens a door
To a truth
That cannot be known
When the mind is a-flutter.
Be still;
What do you hear?
Rhythms of life;
The humming of activity;
The 'swoosh' of the wind,
Which can be heard
When you pause to listen.
Be still;
What do you see?
Stop and absorb
The colors, the angles,
The details, and contrasts
Which you will appreciate
When you stop to look.
Be still;
What do you see?
The path that is
Chosen for you to follow
Which appears
When your mind is clear
And your eyes are open.
Be still;
What do you feel?
The temperature of the air;
The pulse of your energy;
The sensations on your skin;
The tension of each muscle;
The impact of being Present.
Be still;
What do you feel?
Emotions of joy;
Relief from tensions;
Freedom from worries;
Peace that can only be found
By living and being Right Now.
What do you hear?
Silence the mind
Which opens a door
To a truth
That cannot be known
When the mind is a-flutter.
Be still;
What do you hear?
Rhythms of life;
The humming of activity;
The 'swoosh' of the wind,
Which can be heard
When you pause to listen.
Be still;
What do you see?
Stop and absorb
The colors, the angles,
The details, and contrasts
Which you will appreciate
When you stop to look.
Be still;
What do you see?
The path that is
Chosen for you to follow
Which appears
When your mind is clear
And your eyes are open.
Be still;
What do you feel?
The temperature of the air;
The pulse of your energy;
The sensations on your skin;
The tension of each muscle;
The impact of being Present.
Be still;
What do you feel?
Emotions of joy;
Relief from tensions;
Freedom from worries;
Peace that can only be found
By living and being Right Now.
Map to Peace
Look no further than your very own life
For contentment already lives there.
Satisfaction is a treasure available to each of us
When we are willing to follow the map within.
The key is available only to ourselves;
'Tis a journey that cannot be completed through others.
Nor can the doorway to contentment and peace
Be unlocked and opened through things external.
Connecting to peace is a personal endeavor;
For God is peace, and attainment comes through relationship.
Treasure the smallest gifts He has provided
And your eyes will see anew the great gifts already present.
These gifts, disguised at first, they may seem
As problems causing great suffering,
But recognize them as opportunities and rejoice,
For they are your divine guidance to fulfillment.
Each coordinate on your inner map, chosen specifically for you
Is an opportunity to draw closer to the treasure.
Your ulitmate treasure- Peace:
Living the path God has chosen for you.
For contentment already lives there.
Satisfaction is a treasure available to each of us
When we are willing to follow the map within.
The key is available only to ourselves;
'Tis a journey that cannot be completed through others.
Nor can the doorway to contentment and peace
Be unlocked and opened through things external.
Connecting to peace is a personal endeavor;
For God is peace, and attainment comes through relationship.
Treasure the smallest gifts He has provided
And your eyes will see anew the great gifts already present.
These gifts, disguised at first, they may seem
As problems causing great suffering,
But recognize them as opportunities and rejoice,
For they are your divine guidance to fulfillment.
Each coordinate on your inner map, chosen specifically for you
Is an opportunity to draw closer to the treasure.
Your ulitmate treasure- Peace:
Living the path God has chosen for you.
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