awakening...


awakening  

The miracle of the morning is
not only waking up to a new day 
but awakening to all the possibilities 
of a new day...
welcoming & embracing all of what 
the day will bring, without naming it
'good' or 'bad' but simply accepting it 
as another step in the journey.


Often, i admit, it seems easier to blame 
than to take responsibility...
to point the accusing finger outside 
instead of inward...to focus on lack
instead of the incredible abundance 
of my life...


But when i allow myself to be HERE- 
wherever that is at the moment- 
i find the wonder of just being...of
opening to the people in front of me, 
                 to the happenings,
                 to the energy, 
                 to the task.
And when i open my arms and heart 
to receive, i am overcome, nearly knocked off my feet
by the wonder of every moment.


So- just for today- can i welcome it all?
        the pain & pleasure
        the anger & serenity
        the joy & sorrow
        the hope & despair-
                   for real life is
                        about all of these-
Can i accept this day as another step on my
journey of awakening- with holy awe
                                                      wholly aware
                                                      with gratitude?    
                                   

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