cast fear like a stone
into the waters of love
lightness of being
practicing the art of haiku
continues to be such a wise teacher.
this pairing down, letting go,
whittling thoughtfully away to bare bones,
to the heart of a feeling.
the essence of what remains;
as we open our hands and let the wind
carry the shaft away,
the lightness of being.
over time a mindfulness has grown
far beyond the releasing of words;
every day i am a seeker of
letting go.
to all who gather in this surrender of
small words,
i invite you to join me in casting away all that
encumbers your heart.
i'll meet you there.
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How did you ever know that I needed to post my Friday haiku my heart today? How did you know that this practice of letting go of fear is the mantra of my heart? How did you know that our meeting here in cyberspace would kindle the flame of my heart... again, and again, and again... because Rebecca... like the lotus of your painting... you live and breath and practice this art of being every single moment of every single day. I love you so dearly my friend... XOXOXO
Posted by: Lea | January 23, 2014 at 01:20 PM
'this paring down, letting go,' such a wise words. I used to try so hard to do it all, be everything to everyone in this busy world but less is so much more.
Posted by: Karen Harvey | January 24, 2014 at 12:54 AM
That is such a beautiful painting, Rebecca, as are the words you wrote to go with it. I too am seeking to let go, as well as the mindfulness that goes with it!
Posted by: Cynthia | January 24, 2014 at 05:03 AM
Indeed Rebecca, letting go and letting go, falldowngetupfalldowngetup, no inside, no outside, when we remember these truths we come into alignment and see the essence of everyone and everything is love…and we feel oneness. Your painting is so very beautiful. Have a blessed week.
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | January 24, 2014 at 05:34 AM
~~ letting go~~
so
that i might
fly
away ...
xox
Posted by: somepinkflowers | January 24, 2014 at 06:47 AM
Oh, I can see me standing on the shores of the lake and watching the stone skip across the water. So very uplifting and bringing joy!!! Thank you!!
Posted by: Cathy | January 24, 2014 at 09:26 AM
letting go
to embrace what is left
the essence
Thank you for reading what is in my heart so well!
Posted by: Wabi Sabi | January 24, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Always beautiful and divine words and photos here ~ thanks,
carol, xxx
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Posted by: artmusedog and carol | January 24, 2014 at 05:59 PM