Bringing Peace, Natures Lesson
Calmness of the water
Stillness of the breeze
In the sand, made of stone,
Lays a cross
Walking along the creek
Changes are seen and heard
Water flows over rocks, leaves and fallen brush
Meandering this way and that
Moving along the path
Logs and sticks across the flow
Change the journey
Further down the water meets
Becoming one
Breaking apart, taking its own path
It’s calmer, somewhat alone
Flow creek flow
A feeling of letting go
Energy gliding over stones
Further along it goes
Rocks become bigger
Water flowing stronger
Rumbling over huge rocks
Life’s huge rocks
Building up strength
Rolling and trickling along
Creeks have calmness
Creeks have energy
At different paces
Washing away negative energy
A huge log
Sitting, on top of the creek
Different stones and rocks
Of different shapes and colors
Energy of the creek is all around
Trickling and roaring along down its path
Where it leads is unknown
Life is Being present
Rumbling, dribbling and trinkling along
Green leaves pop up along the path
Creeks have strength and stamina, washing away
What’s not to be concerned
Loving kindness heals a
Heart that is wounded
Concerns flow away by the creek
With the strength of the creek
The rocks and stones on its path
Give Creek strength to move on
At the end of the day
Concerns flow down the path
Walking back along the path
A sense of peace resonates within
Calmness of the water
Stillness of the breeze
In the sand, made of stone
Lays a cross
Fall 2001-Blessing to You
Cultivating Compassion
Being present with what is, excepting, not judging
Bridge between mindfulness and social change
For others and self
Do something, stand up for injustice
Tender compassion, bravery, courage
Motivation of compassionate action
Reason to take action
Accept what is, work for change
Unconditional self-acceptance
Accepting you as you are today
What can I learn from failure?
Can’t always control outcome
Try again, what can I learn?
Strength, bravery and courage
Try again, what can I learn?
Fierce and tender compassion
Spring 2020-Mindfully Being Present