Rev. Ani

Nov 3, 20212 min

The Underwhelming Choice

Poems From The Porch

Did you not know that you would have to suffer these things

in order to enter into your glory?
 
Did you imagine that you could go around instead of through?
 
What a surprise to discover that your honor is found in the act of surrender,
 
letting go of the pride that you thought would sustain you,
 
allowing the action of grace,
 
and receiving life as it is.
 
Yes, do it now.
 
Breathe deeply of this moment, and
 
receive life as it is.


Engaging With The Poem


 
Poetry can be a doorway to the soul and your own creativity. Throughout the ages, the written word has been used as a means to access personal truth and as a vehicle for prayer through the practice of sacred reading (lectio divina). I encourage you to try this beautiful practice and let its fruits be self-evident.


 
How to Practice Sacred Reading


 
· READ
 
· REFLECT
 
· RESPOND
 
· REST


 
Read the passage through slowly more than once, noticing how it feels in your body and the response of your heart.


 
Reflect: What word resonates with you? What phrase speaks to you?
 
What overall personal meaning comes to you? Allow yourself to follow a tangent.


 
Respond by making space for the prayer of your heart to manifest. Write down the words and/or phrases that resonate with you and allow them to arrange themselves into your own poem or prayer.


 
Rest with your eyes closed, perhaps using the word that most resonates with you as your mantra for silent meditation.


Dear friend,


 
May your mind be peaceful and calm,
 
may your body be relaxed and comfortable,
 
and may your heart be filled with love.


 
Thank you for reading.


 
Blessings and gratitude,
 
Ani
 

 

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