when being vulnerable
open
and honest
means being systematically
turned down
by those identified with
it might be challenging
holding on to truth
yet not a reason
to abandon oneself
nor necessarily a reason
to wage a war
flow
going with the flow
when the flow is painful
can be a challenge
in itself
though eliminating the pain
can seem a satisfying conquest
at the outset
it might sometimes
in a broader perspective
mean
going against the flow
without saying
only when we are able to
meet ourselves
just as we are
where we are
can we begin to consider
meeting someone else
as they are
where they are
though once we meet ourselves
as we are
meeting the other
as they are
goes without saying
apprehensions
receiving life
through a filter of apprehensions
is rather an inherited structure
written into the cells of our body
or a sequel of experiences
changing the patterns
of the brain
than a choice
the choice might be
whether we accept these structures and patterns
as decisive
or whether we set out on an exploration
searching for transformation
where transformation is possible
not necessarily
being available
does not necessarily mean
being present
being prepared
does not necessarily mean
being ready
being adult
does not necessarily mean
being mature
being knowledgeable
does not necessarily mean
being wise
denial
denying reality
in order to take out a patent on truth
is a temptation everyone may run into
sooner or later in life
denying reality
in order to hide truth
is a temptation everyone may run into
sooner or later in life
in both cases
it might happen in a moment
where lack of faith
is ruling the heart
though when recognised and accepted as such
it can also in both cases be
where healing begin
most
the most sacred space
of any life
is to be treasured
and honoured
for what it is
the most sacred space
of life
power
when being soft and open
no longer means
feeling helpless and ridiculous
peace might settle
through a different kind of power
harmony
making peace
with ourselves
can be
a first step
towards harmony
taking in
a midsummer morning’s tenderness
celebrating light
at its fullest
taking in the world
as it is
blessing life in all its aspects