Hiya… I’m back from the north, where there is more snow here than there. mmmm. Just plain freezing cold without the beauty and wonder of a snowy landscape. Kinda weird.
Last night when I settled into being home I went to one of the Websites I visit, Abbey of the Arts. www.abbeyofthearts.com. Christine has a way of sharing herself and her spirituality that touches me. Her God is an inclusive God. She has a tender way of expressing herself that touches my heart and her Path is very inviting to me. She practices the ‘contemplative arts’. This week she sent out a poem by Hafiz, a 14th century Persian mystic. I share it with you.
Just sit here
Right Now
Don’t do a thing
Just rest
For your separation
from God
is the hardest work
in the world
hafiz
It has only been in the last year or so that I can feel any comfort in using ‘God’ in my conversations about my spirituality. God for me has always been very patriarchal and Christian exclusive. Not very inclusive of what, for me, is the Oneness of All things. I like to use, Source, Oneness, Goddess, Spirit, and now I can include God and not feel the restriction I have felt most of my life. It’s a good thing. I feel more inclusive myself now that I don’t shudder hearing and using God within a conversation.
Her classes our lovely and I hope to take another in the near future. I DO wish to find a more contemplative life.
CONTEMPLATIVE HAIKU
Centered, still, quiet
Rest in the silence of heart
Spirit awaits you
Hear snowflakes falling
Quiet is the greet to Earth
Soft blanket to land
Yield to silence call
Make way for heart to hear deep
Listen as God speaks
Include it All ways
Choose the lightness of living
Be at peace with you
Jeanne Adwani ~ geezer girl 
“Choose the lightness of living.” That’s a wonderful line and idea…It really is a choice. Thanks, Jeanne.
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I have been reading about, learning about, practicing meditation with more focus of late. My poet friends, Hafiz and Jeanne help illuminate the gifts. Thank you.
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