6-25-23

The day dawns and I realize I am at odds with myself already.

I find myself blaming other people for my problems.

In my head I create conflict with others to avoid the conflict within.

Fortunately I am able to get away, and I arrive at the park.

I stop to observe the forest and the sky,

To appreciate the rainfall we received last night.

Detaching from social relationships for now,

I focus on the place I am in.

In this moment I need only belong to this place, nowhere else.

My breath slows and deepens.

A small rising of emotion waters my eyes,

My struggle has turned to gratitude.

The natural world unfolds, unaware of me, incapable of judgement.

I turn to it for todays lesson of acceptance.

6-19-23

So much starlight left to see, so many mysteries to behold.

So much grace has been given me, my failure turned to gold.

I look forward to each day, even more the darkest night.

Finally loosing judgement as well, not knowing wrong or right.

And now we show up for our lives, never knowing what will be.

Never sure of what it’s all about, only sure it’s not about me.

Moving through the day, whether it’s a moment or a mile.

It’s less important what I say, more important that I smile.