I once sat and watched a sunrise after a long run and deeply meditated on what journey would be the best for a clear mind, an open heart, and the perception of a newborn. What came was not to climb a holy mountain, or become some sort of guru, but to live the normal life, the daily life, fully. I admit to being a little puzzled, but six years later, I could not have a better answer. The trials of learning to love one person fully, the challenges of motherhood, and facing my fear of stability, have inspired a growth I could of never imagined for myself. In the way my heart has grown, the wisdom my being has gained, the understanding that reshapes my mind daily, I can see a happy old lady a ways down the road, sitting on a porch, surrounded by a over grown edible garden, watching her grandchildren play, holding the hand of her life partner, with a serene, satisfied smile on her face.
Today I end with a poem. To all of you who take the time to listen to what this little seed's heart has to say, I send my most sincere dose of gratitude. Make today wonderful. :-)
Once, some time ago, a seed,
Staring at the bright stars
Dreamed to shine
Like the diamonds that sparkled
On the expansive black canopy above
Inspired, the seed,
Began to dig the rich soil
For purpose
For understanding
Hoping in black gold to find wisdom
The seed
Sitting in the dark after a long day of digging
Began to birth a plant inside.
As it dried and withered
The plant filled it's being
Broke its shell and
Transformed it forever
The roots continued to dig deep,
thirsty for wisdom and guidance.
The stem reached upward,
still dreaming of beyond.
The leaves began to appear,
at every node of growth.
The branches stretched out,
reaching for life lessons.
How it is life cycles in it's changing
seasons?
How does life appear in the brew of
all these natural forces?
The new, transformed, little seedling,
pondered, grew, and stretched
again, and again.
Digging deeper and Reaching higher
Over and over,
again and again...
Until one day,
It rained!
It shined!
And as it danced with the wind,
soaked up the rain,
and felt the sun,
the plant felt the universe
light up its heart.
Filled within with the understanding
It had for so long
dug, hoped, and reached for,
the plant shined vibrantly
in the most exquisite green.
In this state of happiness
it bloomed a magnificent pink and purple flower
And called itself
A Unicorn.
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