Too often we find ourselves dwelling on feelings, often painful memories, and although observing thoughts, feelings and ideas without attachment can be a healthy exercise, dwelling on them with attachment is not. This morning during meditation, my mind wandered to a particular family related challenge and I found myself totally consumed by the related pain it caused to well up within me. When I eventually noticed that my mind had strayed, I brought it back to the silence and was unexpectedly confronted with the inner question, “Why do you dwell on pain when I Am here?” The poem which follows was the result. Hope you enjoy.
For I Am Here
And so you walk the world’s roads
You feel alone with heavy load
The world’s unkind, you know each tear
You feel your pain, yet I Am here
You’ve made the choice, you’ve lost all hope
You do your best to live and cope
You’ve chosen sadness, embraced fear
You’ve chosen dark, yet I Am here
And so reality is made
From paths we’ve taken, roles we’ve played
It seems so natural, seems so clear
You chose illusion, yet I Am here
I gave you choice to find your way
Back home to me and yet you stray
With each right choice, hear Heaven’s cheer
Sharpen your focus, for I Am here
Why dwell on pain when I am Joy
Through loving choice, your pain destroy
Reclaim your legacy, truth so dear
Pure Light and Love, for I Am here
Don’t dwell on sadness, don’t choose pain
Along that path there is no gain
Quiet your mind and you’ll soon hear
Come, claim my gift, for I Am here
It’s up to you to choose your song
The journey’s short, you’ve made it long
Turn towards the Light and I’ll appear
Just stay the course for I Am here
Make Light and Love your faithful guide
Humility to replace pride
One choice away, you are so near
I offer peace, for I Am here
Choose Love and Light and heal the earth
Time to awaken, know rebirth
Awaken all on earthly sphere
Find Heaven on earth, for I Am here
© RHW March 3, 2022