Write One More Thing #5

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You may think that you need to find an answer in order to have peace of mind. But if you choose peace of mind now, you will have an answer. On a path of growth, we don’t get rid of chaos. We learn how to dance in the uncertainty, breathe through fire, … Read More

Recalibration #2

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Eyes still closed Barely re-entering awareness from a nap I am floating up More like surfacing Slowly From the deep deep Wondering in a mere moment or two Whether to continue up To full consciousness Or to let go more Enjoying Sinking back downward Downward Floating downward languidly To the … Read More

Ticking Clocks

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I love the sound of the ticking clock in the quiet house I hear it saying “all is well, all is well, all is well.” Sending its message through the pleasantly empty rooms In a way that immediately quiets my mind. That has been true for me for twenty-seven years … Read More

Later that Night I Held an Atlas

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later that night i held an atlas in my lap ran my fingers across the whole world and whispered where does it hurt? it answered everywhere everywhere everywhere                                —Warsan Shire   Heart breaking, I wondered, what can I do? And the answer came Love deeper, love more Consciously Focused Committed … Read More

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