Love and the Great Silence
There is nothing fair or lovely
about life, although sometimes
it is both. Life is simply
what it is - unapologetically
bold in its approach. It can
bowl me over with beauty
or leave me flattened
by grief, and doesn't even
blink at my reaction.
If I curse the gods or fate,
my life is bound by anger
and regret. If I let the sadness
dissolve me completely,
love is all that's left -
love and the great silence
underlying every breath.
~ Danna Faulds from "Breath of Joy"
This poem by Danna Faulds really resonated with me as I read it at the end of yoga today.
When we keep coming back to poetry and spiritual wisdoms, it can open up new understandings and insights along the path.
This one had me nodding in recognition…
Life certainly doesn’t feel fair, because it is simply unfolding in its own way. It can bowl me over with intense beauty and immense joy, and the next moment, pull the rug out from underneath me and bring anger and tears.
Holding on to resentment and anger brings suffering and disease.
Something deep inside me knows that Life isn’t about me at all.
And when the tears dry and the distress has passed, and I am worn out like an old wet rag, there is a stillness that holds me.
Memories come of me crying my eyes out as a child, and at the end, feeling empty and yet filled with a calm presence. I was drained of all anger, and what was left was clear. No matter what happens, there is love here.
Never forget. Love lives here.
Namaste
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