Just because it was
easy yesterday doesn’t mean
it will be today.
Each day has its own mix. Some
are easier than others.
JDG
Upon Hearing Me Speak Of Noting My Breath
“Oh no,” she said,
this granddaughter of mine.
“She’s discovered her breath –
what will it be next?
Her left big toe?
Oh woe. Oh woe.”
JDG
Day 63 – When I Finally See
Like you, I’ve heard it
a million times: “Focus on
your breath,” but it took
me sixty three days to see
that such a focus
connects me to my body
and to the present moment.
JDG
Harvest Moon
Harvest moon, what did
your wandering ways reap as
you traveled across night skies?
JDG
Easy Does It – Day 62
This morning I breathed
and moved with greater ease
as I did my routine.
It was nice
and easy really did do it.
JDG
Many Hued Morning
Autumn morning light,
trees tipped with gold and red ,
tired yellow buses
filled with squirming kids –
moods of many colors.
JDG
Day 61 – Workout Tonglen
I breathed in weakness
and breathed out strength.
Tonglen in action.
JDG
Three Timely Questions
In this very moment
what do I need to let go of,
what do I need to add,
what do I need to keep
so that the best in me can step forward?
JDG
One Thing And Another – Day 60
Showing up is one thing;
being present is quite another.
Nevertheless, I persist.
JDG
Can He Not See?
How can he not see
the irony in throwing
out paper towels
to those who already think
he’s thrown in the towel with them?
JDG
