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CHOOSING TO BE VITAL OR STALE

Posted by Howard McQueen on November 17, 2009 at 5:52am

© 2009 Howard McQueenDo we choose to become vitalor do we choose to become stale?Every day presents these choices.Do we give in to the gravity of forced habitor do we choose to skate out at the edge,where the ice is thin.Do we keep doggedly pursuing our single grains of treasure,continue stroking that which brings us pleasure,or do we surrender to the callings of our heartand become pathless,before we become formless?For too long the ripe fruit has hung on the tree,for too long I’ve held on to securityand it has slowly been embalming mein my tiny held comforts.I sense the gypsy calling to be freedthe ancient fragrant rose unfolding,the stone tumbled in its rivergrows round, smooth and polished.I sense ecstasy and delight in these choices to let go,connecting to the vital mystery, entering the unknowing flow.

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Howard McQueen November 18, 2009 at 7:46am

This just in from a friend's email.

The Battle Within
(author is anonymous)

An old Cherokee describes an experience going on inside himself....

"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. This same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."