My strength is not that of a single warrior. But of the many upon who's shoulders I now stand. And those around us all, doing the same. 05.07.2024
Concrete takes time to cure and set. The real hardening, only when decades have transpired. Much form work required even before application to ensure desired result is just so. But even then, it must be held steadfast, after the initial pour. The pre-work much longer and harder than the actual pour. To build a ship, a locomotive, an aircraft,...
As the winds blow. The wisp, that with heart open, becomes the torrent. More perfect as the volume and intensities increase. Sweeping by, in beyond perfect, ways. Colours and energy too much often to bear. Totally immersed, without desire to be in any other place. Forever more to be, the wish. In these things and...
Spiritual. To hold yourself open to learning about self and the world. In spite of all pain and suffering revealed. The healing required. To glimpse that, which has no limit. To come to know nothing at all. Just to be. To come to know the power of Love. And not be consumed by it's beauty....
Went to where trees are planted, ashes spread, again, recently. For my Mum, Dad and daughter, in New Zealand. Again breaking my heart, whilst in deep love with her, I still find myself. Our daughter Amber. That which could not be constrained by Life. To have experienced all these angels can be. Far beyond that...
Clean water. Clean air. Safe community. Laughter. Happiness. Joy. Happy children. Food that is good for us. Support for each other. Friendship. Compassion. Empathy. Understanding. Clean healthy soils. Abundant wild life. Abundant bird life. Abundance. Good health. Acceptance. Tolerance. Comprehension. Quality education. Learning. Stewardship of our only home. Conflict resolution. Passion. The Arts. Gentleness. In...
Note: Before reading this, clear any distractions. Do so in a quite place. Take your time and read it slowly, allowing the feelings of the scale attempted to capture to wash over you. Try placing yourself at those times, line by line. Each of them, past and future. Imagine what is it to feel such...
