Meditations
We sound the bells soften our gaze seek to become the flow of our breath we labor dedicate our effort push and drive toward calm counterpoint to zen holding opposition to our goal the tug of war between desire and logic it is only when we stop chasing zen that we actually arrive at our … Continue reading Chasing Zen
We sell happiness with sunny pictures bright spaces asking for imagination without thought for the next moment We promote peace sharing blue skies and calm seas without a hint of storms or swells We forget what comes next the after to each moment the sigh for each breath the regroup before we gather our scattered … Continue reading After
The air shifts intention ripples a heavy thickness swimming through grief or static sizzling on the cusp of explosion laughter shimmers a lightness in the room easy breathing weightless the air carries the mood all of the energy collected washing over us in calm or fury - Caroline A. Slee
Heartbeat to breath and breath to calm the body creates a space to heal from the day mind becomes background anxiety’s endless chatter before the steady flow of the body taking its time - Caroline A. Slee
My lungs do not breathe air but crackle with fire and energy my heart on a racetrack wired to the next sprint my body finds no stillness no rest a live wire dancing electric as I long for the calm and quiet I cannot find - Caroline A. Slee
The day-to-day world makes demands and calls those demands “life” we rush, we hustle, we go without pause while the real world waits beneath the smoke and mirrors of all of the “oughts” and “supposed to” we muddle along, doing what’s right forgetting that “right” was defined by illusions the world waits for our awakening … Continue reading Muddling Along #MondayBlogs
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The body knows its own medicine: the air so clear and fresh tea to pass the quiet hours and rest for the weary laughter until the sides ache smiles until the face is creased weathered through time and weathering the elements healing the small fractures in our calm - Caroline … Continue reading Prescription
There is a space Within the world For breath To expand the lungs For the next item On the endless lists To fall away There is a space Occupied by calm Where the skies Stretch wide And water flows There is a space We forget Amidst the chaos And obligation Until we close our eyes … Continue reading Calm
It's easy to forget the simple things, like breathing! 😊 It feels as though each day is busier than the last, with no signs of a slow down coming any time soon. So, I thought I would share some thoughts on calm. "Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom." ~ James … Continue reading Calm #FridayPhilosophy