7-14-24

A storm passed through overnight, the morning sky is clear.

Distant clouds slowly changing colors,

The sun offers first light from below the horizon.

The birds are very active, a day of abundance for them.

Let me drink up this peaceful time that I have been granted.

Recent events have been troubling.

I will be bombarded with news and opinions in media and conversation.

I must stay present and detached from social reality,

Present and connected to natural reality, trying to stay balanced.

Although I do not know what lies ahead, I know there is no turning back.

I will not trade the peace of the moment for fear of the future.

I will not avoid conflict. I will endure.