Hari Om

Some days, the breath is the central focus; some days, it is what brings us to our central focus. Today, the breath is at the forefront of the practice. This helps us to get our conscious awareness directly to the center of our body, and from this place, we are centered. It has a physical space within our body. Moving our awareness out of our head and into our body is the essence of mindful practice. The thing to remember here: THIS IS A PRACTICE. It requires a bit of doing, no matter how elementary you feel the work may be. Take the time to take a few breaths, being truly present, and you will see the shift in each moment of your awareness. See if you can find three breaths in succession without wandering into a thought. It is simple, but not easy.

ON NEARUDA'S DEATH Allen Ginsberg Some breath breathes out Adonais & Canto General Some breath breathes out Bombs and dog barks Some breath breathes silent over green snow mountains Some breath breathes not at all 25 Sept 1973

The breath is what connects us to one another. Thank you Allen Ginsberg. OM.

We revisit bell hooks profound work, Appalachian Elegy, specifically number 23.

Appalachian Elegy 23. bell hooks bring Buddha to rest home in Kentucky hills that outside each window a light may shine not a guilt teaching tradition be balanced know loving kindness end suffering rejoice in the oneness of life then let go carry nothing on your back travel empty as you climb steep mountain paths

I am really enjoying revisiting this poem each day this week. There is a lot offered within.

All In Love,

Michael

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