9-19-24

This morning I stop, content to be present to the full moon in the

dark western sky, there are no clouds.

The eastern sky slowly turns to silver, the sun still below the horizon.

The beauty of this morning is overwhelming as is its’ ordinariness,

as is the day as are we, let no vanity hinder my appreciation.

It has been vanity indeed, that has been my greatest struggle.

“How will it make me look, how will it make me feel?” has opposed

inner peace, and acceptance, interfered in every choice.

I used to hate it when a freight train passed during my meditation,

Now I love how its’ passing animates the silence.

9-1-24

Today is a good day for reflection.

I have come to terms with many things that have hidden in my

unconsciousness for a lifetime.

Today I feel more at peace.

Today I am able to say that I am grateful for my childhood,

grateful for my upbringing, all the events and choices.

Being born is not just an event of my first breath-

Being born is discovering your place in the Great Mystery,

and recognizing it as home.