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Words of WonderToday-Daniel-Ladinsky-Hafiz
I
Do not
Want to step so quickly
Over a beautiful line on God’s palm
As I move through the earth’s
Marketplace
Today.
 
I do not want to touch any object in this world
Without my eyes testifying to the truth
That everything is
My Beloved.
 
Something has happened
To my understanding of existence
That now makes my heart always full of wonder
And kindness.
 
I do not
Want to step so quickly
Over this sacred place on God’s body
That is right beneath your
Own foot
 
As I
Dance with
Precious life
Today.
 

by Daniel Ladinsky’s rendition of Hafiz  

 

What can I possibly add to that?! An intention of awareness and gratitude, of going slow and appreciating deeply. What better thing to do with this day, this life, this precious planet…

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Author: Jacky Seery

Jacky Seery works for the Mindfulness Association as Communications Manager, running and managing their Membership program with Lisa. She is also a MA tutor for Mindfulness, Compassion and Insight, Mindfulness Teacher Training, Living Well to Die Well and Mindful Qigong courses within the UK. Jacky is also qualified to teach Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Yoga.  Jacky graduated with MSc in Mindfulness Studies with the University of Aberdeen in 2018, having conducted in depth research in relation to the impact of a mindfulness course on family carers.