Passing Through

Knock at the door? Be a gracious host!

The poem “Passing Through” from the book "Take Heart, Seeker", points to the transience of ‘energetic’ visitors. Feelings and emotions, thoughts, sensations all come and go. Preparing a safe, comfortable space for guests to feel seen and heard is a beautiful practice that may change how they show up in the future, if at all. The frequency, intensity and duration of their stay diminishes over time if they are allowed space to stay and play as they will - with you the gracious host who neither resists nor clings to them. Enjoy listening and/or reading. If you enjoy this nondual poem, you may be interested the the books “Take Heart, Seeker” and “The Temple of Silence” found at this link.

Passing Through

An open door,
a bright kitchen,
soothing music.
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Two teacups,
a new toothbrush,
fresh towels.
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A box of tissues,
a soft blanket,
a comforting nightlight.
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There are always
clean sheets on the bed
in the guest room of my heart.