Slipping away

Mind so easily slips away
from the space of silence
into doing.
A busyness created by
thinking about work
planning
a to-do list;
not getting things done
but thinking about them.
As much energy wasted
as could be expended in
the actual doing.

Noticing
this is taking place
mind can so easily slip back
into the space of silence.
It may not stay for long
even though the space of silence
is its natural home.

Each time I notice
mind slipping away into doing
into busyness
I can invite it to slip back
into the space of silence
to rest and to enjoy.

© 27 Sep 15

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