Friday 4 October 2019

The middle of the story

We are in the middle of a story
our own story
We are in the middle of a chapter
we don’t know how the story
or even the chapter ends
yet so often we live as if we do!

Whatever story-path
the mind leads you down
is not how this story unfolds.

This story continues
beyond the expiration
of our own lives
continues to unfold with
our children’s children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

There is no end.

Be here now
in this moment
however painful and sad-full it feels.
Be here now
in this moment
watching the strong emotions
rise and fall
as waves crashing
onto a sandy shore.

No skipping to the last page
to read the ending
there is no ending.
This story does not end
with death
that may come in a future chapter
but it’s not the end.

Whatever story-path
the mind leads you down
is not how this story unfolds.
Be here now.

© 4 Oct 19

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