Version 2.0 | 8/29/2010
(C) 2010 Howard McQueen
Feeling our place and claiming our right to be at-ease,being exposed and exposing ourselves to the forces
and ever-changing forms cycling through the
rhythms of birth, life and death.
Remembering and continually rekindling a center in self
AND opening self to the vulnerability,
the porous and permeable connections to life's many forms.
Remaining present while in the deep gravity well of others
not centered in self.
Holding the space for not having or needing to fix anything.
Allowing and encouraging surrendering and shedding of the protective armors
built around self.
Being a bright, reflective listener and mirror,
being one who encourages the recognition and awakening to truth.
Facilitating others to feel heard and seen,
facilitating others to learn to contain their aggressive tendencies
AND
their shyness and reluctance to back away, collapse and retreat into hiding.
When I feel a need to say "be quiet",
let me share the intent of requesting space for serenity.
Let my energies of request not morph into demand,
nor allow me to shrink or hide in the cold cess pool of resentment.
This continuous balancing act of honoring self and Self,
what a dynamic opportunity to become fully alive
and feel our interconnectedness with all living things.
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