JOURNEY

The journey begins as another chapter ends.
After reaching the top of the mountain there is
a valley that descends, and another mountain to climb.

Pause with gratitude before any ascent,
reflect and rest in the descent.

To go forward is the principle of the living.
Staying put at the base, you can’t catch
the view of the moon in such splendor,
or be close enough to the heavens to hear its sweet whispers.

You will encounter heartbreak, you will cry out
in frustration with your chest burning towards the sun,
but you will also learn your courage, your resilience, your beauty.

Keep moving, keep playing, keep changing,
And you will move closer to the guiding constant;
the wholeness of a circle in which
both a mountain and a valley are held.

JOURNEY

The journey begins as another chapter ends. After reaching the top of the mountain there is a valley that descends, and another mountain to climb.

Pause with gratitude before any ascent, reflect and rest in the descent.

To go forward is the principle of the living. Staying put at the base, you can’t catch the view of the moon in such splendor, or be close enough to the heavens to hear its sweet whispers.

You will encounter heartbreak, you will cry out in frustration with your chest burning towards the sun, but you will also learn your courage, your resilience, your beauty.

Keep moving, keep playing, keep changing, And you will move closer to the guiding constant; the wholeness of a circle in which both a mountain and a valley are held.