a stubborn heart and wayward will
brings suffering
heal my hurts and re-focus my sights
grant me the willingness to act in my best interest
and the best interest of others
and align my thoughts with gratitude

washing over the earth body
waves of who we are
waves that know to tumble ashore
that know the direction of home
unafraid of crashing
the wisdom of water, like electricity,
ever moving back toward the ground.
guide me, like gravity, like water, like electricity,
always back to the source.

let my head find rest in my open heart
let me heart expand and contract appropriately
let my calling be revealed through my desire and my fulfillment
let me take each step in stride
with patience

mark time and space
provide an arc to ride
make room for beginnings
make precious the middle

that i may be imperfect
that i may be present
that i may be seen
that i may be loved
that i may be inspired
that i may be of service
that i may simply be

"when will we begin?" she asked ( Read more... )

her words bristle my spine
and i evade them like a bar of soap
but this book keeps ending up in my hands
flying home to california i open this damn book
and it's out like snakes on a plane
i can't escape
that fearsome forked tongue
the sway of the cobra wings
she sinks her venom into me
and i collapse into love

beginning the new year with challenges
can i step up to the challenge
with grace, integrity, and clarity?
can i return to the center of love
when i find myself off-balance
again and again?

with more peace
integrity
focus
clarity
lightness
laughter
and joy

and beginning a lifelong yoga practice

retreating inside
resting
doing nothing
but crochet
being
listening
sleeping
eating

reflecting

surrounded by words of hope and love
and struggle

advance
and retreat