To be present and aware in the world is a rare gift. Here is a gift from William Stafford.
Enjoy.
Daily Archives: June 25, 2012
Companions – by Ivon
I occasionally forget what got me where I am today. I follow a blog called Slappshot and its author poses questions. Recently, he asked, “What’s your line of work and if you could choose another career…what would it be?”
I responded, “I would not want to change anything, but, if I could keep everything else in tact, I want to be a professional hockey player.” You see what I have is very good. Yes, I struggle with things each day, but around me there are people who care and this poem is for them. I am learning to focus on the positive in life instead of the negative.
Each morning
Awaken
Tentatively step forward
Discover voice
Discover meaning
That which nourishes, waters, and heals the soul
With those who stand with you
For you
By you
Share the journey
Break bread
Mutual, Reciprocal, Companionship
A refuge in each other
Speak mindfully, heartfully, graciously
Hear mindfully, heartfully, graciously
Your self and the other present.
ivonprefontaine
Teacher as Transformer 