Like a cane, a daily practice
can steady me
and help me walk
in a balanced
way. I need one that’s right at hand,
easy to grab
when I falter
or my legs give
out. Nothing elaborate, just
a simple stick
like Thich Nhat Hanh’s
“Smile, breathe, go slow.”
JDG
aholdingplace 
Joan, so often the simplest expressions, the most down to earth, grounded few words, are the ones that move me most. As one who leaned on a cane for a while, right before and after surgery, I relate physically and spiritually to your minute message here. Thank you!
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I turned on the computer to look up the number for the towing company that took my car out of the spot where the utility workers say no parking signs were posted yesterday afternoon. But first I clicked on aholdingplace. I echo Shell’s message. And our talk yesterday. I’m sure whoever I talk to will be glad I was prompted to smile, breathe, and go slow. PS I don’t seem to have gotten anything from the site we looked at yesterday. Would you send me the link or request again that they send it when convenient? Thank you every day! Dabney
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The power of an intentional daily practice to center us is noteworthy. Your words, as windows to your heart and soul have become a practice for me. By offering just that glimpse of essence, I am helped to stay centered, too. Thank you.
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Thank you so much, Shelley. I had not thought of it in that way and I appreciate the insight that catching a glimpse of essence, wherever that may be, is centering. Warmly, Joan
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