This morning an expected meeting was unavoidably cancelled and I had a chance to reflect on what is of really deep concern in my life now. Given the tragic situation in the world in many dimensions I felt drawn to share this poem that came to me last year.
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Spring Blessings
Spring Blessings Listen to the gentle whisper of spirit It will not lead you astray Nor will the sadness in your heart It too is a whisper of spirit Reminding you of the one life And that sadness is part of our human journey You have done nothing wrong You have no pressing obligations Take … Read more
Laying the Burden Down
I have been deep in thought about ethical life choices and what path to choose now. It has all seemed so complicated, like a labyrinth. Then I remembered another time in my life when I felt confused and received the blessing of a hint of inner peace. It inspired a poem that I wrote for … Read more
Light a Candle
On the eve of the Orthodox celebration of Christmas on January 7th Russian President Vladimir V. Putin called for a 36-hour Christmas Truce beginning at noon on January 6th and ending at midnight on January 7th. Putin ordered his Defense Ministry to implement the cease-fire hours after Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill I called for a … Read more
The Blessing of Constraint
I learned something today Actually, I knew it in part already It is simple, really Not all roads are open to me I cannot implement every idea I smile as I ponder this simple truth And wonder why it caused such sorrow You see, it is actually a release And I look to the future … Read more