Two things I read today, something from
Kris Kristofferson which actually,
as happens
came via Rosanne Cash
where she quoted a mantra of Kris’
“Do better. Be bigger. Speak truth. Don’t let the bastards get you down.
Write about it.”
and in something completely separate
where Kate Bowler talking about animals
said this,
Humans aren’t the only species with complicated family dynamics.
both of these quotes spoke to me today
like the small slips of paper
from a
fortune cookie
once cracked
open
as once again the flow of life
becomes a little
murky
in spots
where concerns for my Mother’s health and
well being
somewhat remotely
churn rather ungraciously, wreaking havoc
with my nervous system
where quite unnecessary vindictive and petty
complications
try their utmost best
to draw one
under
and I
instead, look for ways of maintaining
my
peace
this for me always begins by reaffirming
for myself
that I am
love
in all realness that should come as number two, I suppose
where the true number one will be
a complete unleashing of frustrations and
disbelief
as to how we got here
again
more quietly I
seek counsel from those I hold dear
some here in the flesh, and some
more a part of me in spirit
and just as vital
in ways to proceed
lessons, you see in how to remain
peaceful, loving and
kind
to those in need
without the wish to defend against
detractors
I take long slow inhales of breath
and fill my lungs
I allow for long slow release
remind myself to
lower my shoulders
un-clench
my
jaw
breathe slow…
and
deep
keep my eyes open
for signs of
love
deescalate inside warriors
whose job it is to
protect
allow the noise, inner chatter
and hand-crafted bits of armour
cardboard, paper and glue
to simply
fall
away
tune in
to the songs of the
birds
then the sound of my own heart
comes through
instead
simply
loving, peaceful
and kind
I am love ♥
… woosah 😉