A Meditation On Rumi

I adore Rumi. The wisdom within his poetry has long guided me. 

Within this small line: the importance of faith. Not necessarily directed toward any particular diety. Simply regarding our community. 

Our futures are unknowable until they become our past. Even then meaning slowly gets gleaned. 

I live with a dangerous mindset: desiring to understand all the ramifications of a choice before I act. This impossibility risks paralyzing me. Often, it has. Losing opportunity out of fear? That’s sad. 

I need to embrace that the way will appear when it needs to, and not a moment before. And that this way is good, it is for the best. 

Believe the unknown and uncontrollable are not reasons to hide, to wait, relegating opportunity to vapor. 

Inheritance: A Meditation

What is my Inheritance?
The stuff of privilege
Trust funds and disconnect
And a misunderstanding of struggle

A Great Gary Snyder Quote

As a long time fan of Snyder’s work, this delights me.

Today’s Potential

Lying here thinking

Of this morning’s potential

Something wonderful

Seeking Out Success

Seeking out my strengths
Align my life for success
Pursuing my dreams


So much of my life wasted with fear and insecurity. No longer will they dominate my life. I will continue to seek out purpose and tranquility.

Be Yourself

Often sleep damaged
When we try to cram our souls
Into other forms


Life is hard enough without trying to force ourselves into something we’re not. Finding a place of deep love and compassion for ourselves is a key step to everything peace and tranquility. 

Clear, Cold Nights

Autumn’s air quite cool
Clear nights bring frost to my car
And these nights are long

Today’s Haiku: Focus Yourself

Begin each day strong

Focus on what you do well 

Facing down your fears 

Love Is All You Need

​Love is all you need
Against rampant cruelty
Bigotry destroys 


Cultural brutality destroys beauty. I found this video powerful, disturbing and thoughtful.  I present to you: “Love Is All You Need”, exploring sexuality, bullying, and the social pressure to conform. 

Find Your Greatness


Face adversity

Fill yourself with grace and strength

Find your own greatness