Posts Tagged "inspiration"
First he looked confused…
I couldn’t lie anymore so I started calling my dog “God” First he looked confused Then he started smiling Then he even Danced I kept it up Now he doesn’t even bite. I’m wondering if this might work on...
Read MoreWillingness
Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I am given unimaginable gifts; Surrendering into emptiness, I find fullness without end. Each condition I flee from pursues me. Each condition I welcome transforms me And becomes itself transformed Into its radiant jewel-like essence. I bow to the...
Read MoreWhat happened…On The Day Before You Came?
On the day before you came You sat with Universe and had tea— “Is there anything you need of me this time ‘round ?” you asked. Universe smiled – and sipped the tea “Perhaps-” you continued, “You need a great leader to help the people break their chains of bondage” Maybe a wise sage – or a healer!” I can do that!” “Hmmm…” was all Universe could reply. “Or...
Read MoreThese Candles, Our Bodies
These candles, our bodies, see how they burn. How many hours will they last-days,months, years? Look at the warmth and comfort we can give to each other or to anything that comes close. One of the components of lasting art is a spirit flame within the created that can ignite inspiration and hope, and survive times...
Read MorePatient Trust in Ourselves and the Slow Work of God
Reading at Kalaheo practice 1/24/2013 Above all, trust in the slow work of God, We are, quite naturally, impatient in everything to reach the end without delay. We should like to skip the intermediate stages. We are impatient of being on the way to something unknown, something new, And yet it is the law of all progress that it is made by passing through some stages of instability- And that it may...
Read MoreThe Invitation
Reading at the Waimea practice 1/19/2013 It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living I want to know what you ache for, And if you dare to dream of meeting your hearts longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your...
Read MoreYour Laughter…
Reading at Kalaheo practice 1/10/2013 Laughter by Glennis Siverson Take breath away from me, if you wish, take air away, but do not take from me your laughter. My struggle is harsh and I come back with eyes tired at times from having seen the unchanging earth, but when your laughter enters it rises to the sky seeking me and it opens for me all the doors of life. My love, in the darkest hour your...
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Wild Geese
Reading at Waimea Practice 12/1/2012 You do not have to be good You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert repenting You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves Tell me about your despair and I will tell you mine Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile, the sun and clear pebbles of the rain Are moving across the landscape Over the...
Read MoreA Yogi’s Welcome
Reading at Anara practice 11/21/2012 Welcome Please allow your stories to be left at the door with your shoes. You may pick them up if you really want them on your way back out. They are not required to enter here. Kiss your ego and allow it to be still. As you achieve your comfortable seated posture and consciously take in your next breath, Also take in this assurance… There is no need to...
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