Living Eulogy She danced. She sang, she took. She gave She served. She loved. She created. She dissented. She enlivened. She saw. She grew. She sweated. She changed. She learned. She laughed. She shed her skin. She bled on the pages of her days, She walked through walls, She lived with intention. --Mary Anne Radmacher-Hershey - 1919 The tree the tempest with a crash of wood Throws down in front of us is not to bar Our passage to our journey's end for good But just to ask us who we think we are --Robert Frost from "On a Tree Fallen Across the Road"
Haiku Expressions of Capacitar Experience Capacitar Strangers finding friends Following a common path In search of ourselves Tai Chi Bodies in motion Dance a soulful, swaying prayer For our wounded earth Massage Touching and stroking, Finding flesh of the body Massages spirit Labyrinth Partners in silence, Reaching a destination By going nowhere Feng Shui Looking at life space, Transforming the energy Into safe shelter Pal Dan Gum Lunging bodies meet Warrior stances and shouts As the lion roars Finger Holds Sweet, simple comfort Discovered in our own hands By just holding on Breathwork Conscious awareness, Listening for the rhythm, Inhaling life's grace Polarity A barely felt touch, Relaxing and pulsing points, Connecting the calm River of Life Drawing on the past As currents of memories Carry us to shore EFT Can you believe it? Tapping fingers relieve our fears, Awaken our trust Chakras Discovering self In a vibrant explosion Of rainbow hued truths Pat Cane Pure serenity In a mellow, calming voice, Showing us the way --Janice Weinfurt, Training in Healing and Transformation, 2003
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the infinite peace to you. --adapted from ancient Gaelic runes If there is to be peace in the world, There must be peace in the nations. If there is to be peace in the nations, There must be peace in the cities. If there is to be peace in the cities, There must be peace between neighbors. If there is to be peace between neighbors, There must be peace in the home. If there is to be peace in the home, There must be peace in the heart. --Chinese Philospher, Lao Tse - 6th Century BCE
Blessed are you who take the time, To listen to me, For you help me to know that If I persevere, I can be understood. Blessed are you who never tell me to "hurry up"; Or take my tasks from me, For I often need time or rest rather than help. Blessed are you who stand beside me As I enter new and untried ventures For my failures make me strong. Blessed are you who ask for my help, For my greatest need is to be needed. Blessed are you who understand that It is difficult for me To put my thoughts into words. Blessed are you who help me to my feet When I fall. Blessed are you who with a smile, Encourage me to try once more. Blessed are you who never remind me That today I asked the same question twice. Blessed are you who respect me And love me just the way I am. Because of you I am blessed. ~Kathleen Foster 5/23/01 (Kathleen was diagnosed with MS several months before writing this prayer.) |
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