18 February 2011

responsibili-tea...


response.ability.

the ability to respond.
 

As the Great Eastern Sun rises,
meet the day with a child-like spark.


Remember to feel and simply be present
to what is encountered throughout the day.

Then re-member that much of what
we encounter
is our own neuroses.

And laugh.

Work to become more aware of what blocks
the ability to be present and curious
so that the channel
to responses
of joy and enthusiasm remains
open...

 

But re-member there is no need to
take it all
so seriously...




Driving in an unfamiliar area with my love yesterday
I gave up my ability to respond with
curiosity and enthusiasm for this
new and exciting experience
to my unconscious 'responsibility'
as the co-pilot who knows
where to go
and the need to be right.

Apologize for unnecessary gruffness.

Then like the setting sun,
let the day go.

As with the breath
and each new dawn,
practice it all some more.
Have some fun.
...and savor the moments of
la joie de vivre!

 

3 comments:

Diane said...

Great post...love all the old pictures!

Anonymous said...

ah Melanie! Love to see what you've done with the slides... all the expressions up close and personal, I love it! Dad sure took some wonderful photos over the years. Another thing to be grateful for. Beautiful! Rhonda

mella said...

thx, love right back to you both!
:)