when the mind has been trained
to make sense
out of the starkest contradictions
in order to survive
it gives a fabulous flexibility
to the intelligence
once rigour has been given
to reinforce
the spine
modesty
when modesty
touches truth
the gates to justice
broaden
peeling
peeling of
old skin
with softness enough
to protect
the delicacy
of what is coming
to the surface
abyss
when an abyss
of temptation
opens under our feet
more than anything looking
like an invitation
at a time
where solitude is nagging
and loneliness seems to be
the only friend left
it might be time
to pause
for a moment
and wake
fortunate
staying with
the great silence
while
awakening into
all sorts of
emotions
is what can be called
a fortunate challenge
a challenge opening towards
blessings
while
accepted and
accomplished
specific
answering the call
of the present moment
means
making ourselves
available to it
every person has
a specific way
to answer
and every person a specific way
to find it
trivial
trivial tasks
are sometimes
the most calming answer
to a mind in turmoil
the rhythm of love
falling into
the rhythm of love
is just as simple
as it seemed
impossible
while torn between
fear and faith
pusillanimous
befriending a new word
is broadening the horizon
also while
the word is
as little flattering as
pusillanimous
creativity
remembering
throughout the day
to revere
creation
might inspire
a whole different kind of
creativity