Devotion

Devotion:

Bent legs- perfect petals

Straight back- strong, secure

Peaceful- above and below

Body scanning- relaxing,

Breathing,

Floating on sensations.

A promise to myself, to the Earth, to the Universe:

An end to suffering.

Fishtail Mountain:

On a path, on a hillside

Staring at the mountain

Smooth like plaster cast

Around me, the village waking up

Nearby I know there’s a little temple;

Exquisite wood carvings- deities.

Going back now I would bow there.

Standing in the mountain now,

Weather systems of opinions and emotions;

Cycles of criticism and judgement;

Storms of anger and resentment.

The mountain can tell me which voice to listen to:

The still quiet one;

How to be patient and wait for the signs.

Spreading oak.

Old friend.

You haven’t changed a bit.

Perhaps your majestic coat is slightly brighter

On this summer’s day.

But your wide, solid arms are always there,

Inviting me towards your huggable trunk.

Your kissable leaves sway gently as I breathe you in

And listen to your wise sap rising.

Precious, precious being.

I have shallow roots all over

Connecting with others

Wide range of traditions:

Breathing, deer, eagles in the sky,

Low mists and rain

And the smell of cut wood

That is God, Divine Mother:

Sacredness

Respect

Connectedness