LISTEN ...

 

Listen ...

and you'll hear my heart sing ...

like a whisper riding the wind.

The song is soft ...

light enough to take flight.

It cannot be heard with the ears ...

only felt with the heart.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW LIKE THE MORNING

I rise early and I wait -

long before the darkness parts

and illumination of the sun rises 

like fire across the sky.

I race the sun up

and greet her with song.

I welcome the new day

and offer thanks to the four directions.

I welcome the day

with a smile in my heart,

  as the earth awakens with the

 peaceful rhythm of morning sounds.

A world awakens to a new day ...

to something that has never existed before.

It is this new beginning that never ceases

to fill my heart with awe and wonder.

My hopes and dreams rise with the sun

and dance on the gift of a brand new day. :)

 

SACRED SILENCE

Just this morning I was thinking how sad it is that so many are uncomfortable with silence. As I was reflecting on how often I have been in the presence of those who felt the need to fill the silence with meaningless words. I enjoy watching these magnificent creatures. They lack verbal communication and rely on body language instead. They are comfortable in their silence together. I have noticed that in a good friendship as well ... many times words are unnecessary and a close friend is as comfortable sitting, enjoying the silence with you, as in engaging in meaningful conversation and playful words of fun and teasing. It is a beautiful balance.  I find the giraffe to be such a good teacher. It really teaches us the value of silence ... to think clearly and reflect; to watch and listen, and gain valuable insight that cannot be gleaned from words alone. Oftentimes words can distract the heart from taking in the silent world of wisdom. The giraffe's strong, flexible neck suggests to me balance and grace. In silence, our Creator can illuminate the heart with lofty thoughts from above and valuable insights to help strengthen us and guide us through our day. In a world of busyness and noise, it is to the benefit of each of us to learn the sacred, graceful art of silence as a part of our day. For in the absence of our own words, Creator will allow us to hear what we have been missing all along. :)