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.