being taught
a certain set
of values
while
being treated
contrary
embed in the mind
a distance from
reality
building the bridge
to what is real
can take
lifetimes
and generations
where every step is precious
readiness
being prepared
does not necessarily mean
being ready
though it can give a certain
readiness
for the present moment
which creates a room
for the unexpected
and serenity
for the expected
to unfold
in peace
what we give
it might be
when
understanding what we give
becomes
less important than
giving
that
abundance begins
steadily
a subtle
silent flame
steadily burning
while the yoke of burdens
is beginning
to let go
and the acceptance of
the task
begins to grow
certain
walking with
the angel of trust
can on certain days
leave
some frailty running
under the skin
which does not have to mean
the angel has left
though it can mean
we are being carried
awestruck
feeling loved
is
fabulous
believing
this is what we truly are
where wonders begin
and courage is no longer
spectacular
rather
all the more awestruck
that it is subtle
it
it is
learning to live
before we die
which
makes the difference
slave
no longer to be
slave
of other people’s expectations
rather
beginning to serve
their proper needs
for truth to unfold
irrefutably
shameful
beginning to love
every step on the way
even the most
shameful ones
especially the most
shameful ones
is the first step
on the way of
forgiveness
the threshold to
mercy
bursting
bursting
into light
without shadows of guilt
in the wake
only
a sincere wish
to live