Musings by Jacqueline
May 2016 Minneapolis, MN
“Ever present moment”
I hiked down the wet gravel road to the valley floor of the nature preserve.
Entering the wet wooded area
rain softly falling
a light grey mist hung in the sky.
A blue heron flew from underneath the bridge, down stream he flew
his wing span wide and full, majestic and sure…
landing on the edge of the stream he stood still and peaceful.
The aroma of the wet wooded earth in bloom
filling the air
blue, lavender, and purple wild flowers.
Their fragrance intoxicating
fresh grapes, lilacs and honeysuckle.
My mind~heart filled with joy as the smells rushed through the sense door.
My mind unmoved and only the awareness of joy arose, energy and a feeling of being complete…
In just that simple moment of deep presence my being was at ease.
And then without warning the mind door was seen grasping, wanting a way to bottle or keep the beautiful smell and to share them with others…
The moment was broken by the mind preventing and sabotaging me from being at peace with this simple present moment…
The moment shattered by the untrained mind and the duty of the ego to undermine being with this ever present moment…
May 2016
“Listening to the rain
the birds song in the mist
a blanket like feel encompassing and surrounding
everything with its peaceful release.”
Jan 14, 2011 “The Ghat’s Varanasi India”
The Old Goat walking along the ghat in Varanasi
His body crippling and aching
Each step he takes is filled with pain, as he carries with him the elements of the Universe
With each lift of his leg and each placement of his cracked hoofs on the cement
he remains strong, determined and present
Carrying with him the knowledge he has gained, his only friend and solace
He was forced to run, by the dogs who were attacking him
The unexpected, and suffering of his life
He runs to find safety… knowing all will be calm again
but for now suffering is present
Varanasi, India
July 28,2010
Dog days of summer, New flowers bloom, and Die
Hiking in the hot summer sun, the river moves, bees drink, butterflies dance
New lilies appeared in the woods today
clustered together, yet strong alone nectar’s fresh scent
Stir the air
My Mind
My mind, my mind
my monkey mind, even he is perplexed
about the profundity of life
or not…
July 2010
Eating a blade of grass
the dog days of summer upon us, we sweat
In August the bees and the butterflies following their course in life
written out for them in detail they proceed with utter
acceptance.
Life so fragile
a fleeting beat of the heart
can stop it all
or not…
July 2010
Going to Walden such an easy thing
Showing up to experience each moment is not such an easy thing
Some people say going to Walden a waste of time, going to Walden an easy thing.
Going to Walden is not an easy thing-being with each experience just as it is…
Recognizing, Accepting, Investigating, Non- identifying each experience.
Moment to Moment not an easy thing
buts its value Nibbhana
July 2010
The waters current flowing rapidly
swirling, swirling like a vortex
the way of the mind
the cycle of life
Recognizing this ends the cycle of birth and rebirth
Yucca Valley Retreat May 2010
In the desert I walk
Solitary and Strong
grounded in the sand
The tortoise moves slowly
methodically choosing each step
The rain will come, it is upon us now
all living beings
the small ones of the earth
will be happy for the moment
Bethany Springs Hermitage 2010
The coolness of the ground, the warmth of the morning sun rising
a light fog kisses the earth and merges into one with the air
a stickiness felt on my skin, a glow on my face
I arise today at the end of my reprise and feel utter joy, peace, hope and love in my heart.
The crickets sing, wild geese honking as they glide through the air
The birds making their beautiful melody
A symphonic orchestra of nature greets me with such clarity and amplification.
Another beautiful day at Wellsprings begins a new!
Aug, 2011~ My Mantra for the rest of my life!
Goodness above me, Goodness below me
Goodness to my right, Goodness to my left
Goodness in front of me, Goodness behind me
Goodness outside of me, Goodness inside of me
I give only Goodness again and again and again,
I receive only Goodness again and again and again…Shanti OM
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