Sabbath-Day
morning tea
so hot I have to whisp it
through pursed lips
as I sit
as I pray
for the well-being
of my heart
of every heart
in the enduring rumble
of our daily lives
evening tea
black with oil of bergamot
and bread dark
and warm as the psalms
as I sit with only candlelight
and pray for the grace
I need to always care
and never to forget
which is more than enough
for another sabbath-day
-- Robert Daniel Smith
morning tea
so hot I have to whisp it
through pursed lips
as I sit
as I pray
for the well-being
of my heart
of every heart
in the enduring rumble
of our daily lives
evening tea
black with oil of bergamot
and bread dark
and warm as the psalms
as I sit with only candlelight
and pray for the grace
I need to always care
and never to forget
which is more than enough
for another sabbath-day
-- Robert Daniel Smith
... meditation, prayer, and spiritual groups can all be wonderful things, if they're what resonates with you. But now we can also recognize that something as simple as hugging a friend, spending time with your family, going to a concert, jogging, or any number of various interests are all spiritual activities that will facilitate growth when done with even a hint of mindfulness. As we continue to cultivate mindfulness, and deepen our awareness of the Divine within, through both formal and informal practices, everything becomes a spiritual practice -- everything.
-- Chris Grosso (from Indie Spiritualist -- a no bullshit exploration of spirituality)
In every gathering, in any chance meeting on the street, there is a shine, an elegance rising up.
-- Rumi
-- Rumi