While others ask,
can we still speak to God,
I prefer to sit in silence,
listening for my stage directions
from the Universe.
My body might be bruised,
sometimes broken,
but my spirit remains
healthy, whole, complete.
No matter the temporary condition.
there need not be
collateral damage to my soul.
Identify with nothing.
Nothing is
a good thing
to achieve.
Nothing to wish for,
nothing to crave.
Only our memories
are worthy to save.
Things change,
power passes.
What a waste of time
to place one’s name
on high.
There’s so much need for Good,
for helping selflessly.
What a waste of energy
to leave the high road for
the low.
I’ve been poor before, really poor.
No food, no money, no job, no ideas,
always been afraid it could happen again.
Careful as I am, it’s not going to show up soon.
How, then, will success be measured?
Perhaps it’s in how well I manage change.
Maybe it’s in just letting the change occur.
Whatever’s coming, there are a few things I know.
I would like to laugh too much.
I will allow crying when it’s necessary.
I wish to be happy, healthy and at peace.
So, it’s not really change that’s due, at all.
It’s simply transformation.
What new opportunities await
my yes?
What more do I have
to offer?
Welcoming newness,
mastering new lessons,
awaiting willingness.
Spirit is always with me,
directing my feelings, and I
know that it leads me
to where I need to be.
My inner voice has never been
ambiguous, rather clear and direct.
The way is obvious and open.
I never hesitate or introspect.
I hear often the sad opinion
That Spirit no longer talks to us,
that Spirit is not in its dominion,
and one must be autonomous.
This is not true for me.
Spirit is often guiding my
life and behavior, and I often see
clearly the path, my destiny.
Memories might fade.
Good friends remain steadfast.
I’m so grateful I have a few.
Everything is impermanent.
Everything, except true ohana.
Hold tight to family.
Giving from my Good,
I find the most happiness,
I experience greatest pleasure.
Some friends give me things.
I see joy in their faces.
I welcome each gift.
I joyously give.
I happily receive too.
Circulation rules!
Grace, gratitude and generosity
seem to work
just fine for me.
I now live the life I choose.
It has friendship and Spirit.
It holds the center.
I breathe in with grace.
I exhale with gratitude.
I find life is just too good.
