I
move my chair into the sunlight for warmth this cool morning
and
scan the wall of deep green forests all around.
In preparing myself to do a “sit” for some minutes, I choose a sacred word –
Welcome Indwelling Spirit
being
alert to sensations and feelings –
warmth
on my back, a slight tension in my shoulder -
the
pure pleasure of being here - peacefulness.
I
hear a bird’s dim twitter - a sound in the silence.
Silence
is seldom totally silent!
The
quiet is disturbed by a squawking crow but soothed by the gurgling brook.
I
have nothing else to do at this time but notice.
Voicing my sacred word, I take in the surroundings and the sensations inside.
Tupence
comes to sit next to me, her nose and ears alert to her surroundings.
From
deep in her throat comes a faint growl
What is her sensation? Fear? Danger?
Slowly breathe in – then breathe out - sink
into the feelings
Welcome
– Welcome - Welcome
Let
go.
Let
go of my desire for security, affection and control
and
embrace this moment - just as it is.
