Eternal present

Sometimes we cry

But in the midst of tears

Be present now

There are gifts we enjoyed

That sometimes we lose

But still life is breathing

In and out and out and in

What good will it do if we stop our breath

For as the ancients knew

Life is breath

Spirit is breath

There are times when the ax falls

Seemingly mercilessly

And yet this life is not a conspiracy

So allow your sorrow to reveal the longing you have

To feel joy

To be present

Because here right now the eternal present

Is unfolding its beauty

Right here all around you

In ecstasy

Beneath your feet