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| Sunrise by George Inness (@ 1887) |
You stepped outside for refreshment and communed with trees instead of cigarettes. You meditated instead of playing solitaire.You sought out inspiring thinkers and scripture instead of merchandise. You let God’s Love fill you instead of snacks.
Remember the day:
Your daily fear gave way to courage. Your stepping aside became standing up. Your holding still and hoarding gave way to moving and giving. Your sense deprivation gave way to multiple channels of ministry.
Remember the day:
Your detachment from mundane matters allowed profound surrender. Your attachment to an inner self became desire to know God’s will. Your anger at injustice gave way to empowered group action. Your desire for love transformed into loving.
Remember the day:
Your measures of worth transformed into immeasurable quality. Your attendance transformed into presence and faithfulness. Your desire to sleep forever transformed into desire to greet each new day. You found your way. Gratitude became your prayer.
The day is now.
Re-run 8/7/2016 for Poets United Poetry Pantry #314
Inspired by Richard Rohr's TWELVE-STEP SPIRITUALITY: Step Eleven
Part of my series Oh, Ye of Little Faith*
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© 2016 Susan L. Chast
This is an amazing transformation and speaks of a very aware journey. A wonderful poem, Susan, and an inspiring journey.
ReplyDeleteThis has a deep, solemn beauty which perfectly fits the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteThis is so inspiring, Susan. Yes, the day is now....to remember!
ReplyDelete"You found your way." the most important thing to know in this life...a beautiful and prayerful poem, very much uplifting....
ReplyDeleteAwareness. And eternal curiosity. Life is better with both.
ReplyDeletewow, so positive. thank you
ReplyDeleteYou meditated instead of playing solitaire...
ReplyDeleteHmmm.. this gives me pause for thought. I seldom allow my mind a time of rest.
I agree, such a deep and meditative quality to this poem. Beautifully penned.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
That is a very good day to remember - and one that at times feels impossible to achieve - i hope we all find our way
ReplyDeleteThis is very inspiring and I think we both had a bit of a journey to share. This reaches into those places of our being. Time is now, so the day is now as well. May you always embrace the light!
ReplyDeleteA profound moment can change you forever. May we all experience such a beautiful transformation...bkm
ReplyDelete"Your desire for love transformed into loving." That is so key. Attendance transforming into presence - a big shift. What the world needs now is spelled out right here in your wonderful prayer/poem.
ReplyDeleteWow! this spoke to me very strongly today - especially where I find myself in my life at the moment. Thanks so much for such clearly spoken, inspired and precious affirmations Susan. I shall certainly be back for more... With Best Wishes Scott
ReplyDeletethis a surly a wonderful way to live, everyday. Thanks for the reminder
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Yes. Now. Amen.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful thoughts to live by in this poem. An inspirational read.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely ... inspiring ... and filled with wisdom!
ReplyDeleteNow now... God still loves the out of the box thinkers, snacking bed huggers browsing through the scriptures, pondering the mysteries and bird life in a jacaranda tree, writing inspirational poetry:)
ReplyDeleteA poem!
DeleteA beautiful affirmation. :)
ReplyDeleteAmen :)
ReplyDeleteZQ
this is so inspirational!
ReplyDeletemaybe i couldn't do a lot of the actions mentioned but i really try to be grateful. :)
You found your way
ReplyDeleteGratitude became your prayer.
The day is now
There is no justification of postponing it but to rightly act with immediate expediency. The tendency is to wait for someone else to start the ball rolling.
Hank
Thank you for your affirming comments, everyone.
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