Engagement

 

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Teaching and practice with Valarie Kaur
Part three of her compass: Breathe and Push

7. Breathe

Reaching forward with

breath as if we were trees with

roots nearly entwined.

8. Push

Reach. Inhale. Exhale.

Prepare. Forgive. Try again

with lighter load.

9.  Transition

We are not alone.

Pain sears temporarily.

And then roots touch roots.

10. Joy

Engagement begins!

And to know relationship

thrills, pulses in our roots.

or

You must have joy like

chocolate chips in cereal—

semi-sweet, alive.

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