Checking In

Upon a sunlit path alongside a babbling brook

Present in the moment allowing heart’s eye to look

Of joy in the now - learned mind is a crook

Experience now personal – no longer from a book

First came the distraction of mind’s inane chatter

Allowed it to slip by – didn’t make it matter

Through further stillness and deeper introspection

Came in an instant the most profound connection

Living life - while from self - was stealing

 Awakening to such - was momentarily sent reeling

From deep within was overcome with feeling

From within the silence - came for my heart healing

Disconnect from self – culturally, in fashion

“Think it through”- “get busy” – feelings you must ration

Is it any wonder so many - are estranged - to their passion?

Slow down – take a breath, for yourself compassion

For the next leg of the journey - a course you must chart

In which direction – where are you going? – Do you know before you depart?

I don’t know the answer – but from the silence – the wisdom I will impart

Before deciding – you may want to – check in first, with your heart