As soon as forgetting begins

As soon as
forgetting begins,
Memory takes the place
of aliveness
and one starts to see things based
on the condtioned mind,
seeing only the surface
instead of clear
noticing.

you are awakened.

Your task
Is not to try proving
your beauty
And worthiness
to someone -
It is to wake up to it
And stay open
To this great mystery.
Then you are
awakened.

the most courageous act

Listening
is the most courageous
act of kindness we can give
the world and ourselves.
Inside every single form,
there is a voice
that continues to say –
Love me my friend.
Love me -
love me
as yourself.

force of ordinary beauty

This miraculous
Force of ordinary beauty
Brought me here
And I met with clusters of sunflowers
 and  the sky Waking inside the sky
And rivers flowing with the
 sweetest wine --
All of which seemed to stand
On their own but underneath,
Their roots are joined
 by unspeakable Accuracy of
a divine song.

 

 

walking on the red carpet

when all is said and done
the mind and body will be tired of living in the past
and telling bygone stories...
walking on naked earth makes more sense than
walking on the red carpet ---
That means
there is a greater possibility for you
to return to the place
of sanity.

the ego's ultimate goal

The ego’s

Ultimate goal is fear

And fear makes you blind

So that you cannot see

your own beauty.

Fear blocks your nose

So that you cannot smell

your own fragrance.

Fear makes you deaf

so that you cannot hear

 life’s divine melody.

When fear intensifies,

It could cause utter forgetfulness and

It is possible you could hurt

yourself or others

Because at this point

 you do not know who you are.  

Listen!

If
what you see
or what you feel
or what you hear
or what you taste
does not speak of
love and forgiveness,
then something deep
inside of you is gently
whispering
please ---
listen!
listen!
listen!