“Reveling In The Secret Freedom of Sitting Alone In The Stormy Dark”
TRANSFORMATIONAL POETRY Of The SOUL
THE DAWNING LIGHT # 150 Thursday June 8, 2023
JOURNEY OF THE HEART Section # 137
Photo Credit: Chinmayan “Sunset and Rainstorm On Still Mountain”
REVELING IN THE SECRET FREEDOM OF SITTING ALONE IN THE STORMY DARK This long night is swelling with a Serenade of comforting refrains, Sung by a symphony of raindrops Falling on me out of the dark sky, As I seek to climb the Wet and slippery slopes Of prayer mountain inside myself. This night of rain is a gift And a blessing which I will Hold sweet in memory against The coming bright summer days When there will be no respite Or relief from heat waves burning Relentlessly through every passing Minute like an out of control wildfire. I know those days are coming. And must be faced and lived through Just as inevitably as the fact that My own days are counting down Towards the ending of all my days— Yet, tonight I revel in the secret Freedom of simply sitting Alone in the stormy dark, As cold rain drops beat against the Against my head and naked body— As I spread my spirit wings To soar up into the storm, Wishing that its wet fury Would go on forever— And that this night of sweet rain Would remain here, in my heart, As my own space of inner refuge — As I face all that does and must Come into my life in the days And nights of heat and rain on My journey to the fullness of time. March 24, 2019 Still Mountain Retreat
Photo Credit: Chinmayan “Sitting Alone In The Stormy Dark”
THIS MORNING’S SONG
It is good to start the day with a rousing, uplifting song with great music and a profound message.!
This song “The Night’s,” by a young Scottish band, delivers both in a beautiful blend.
Lyrics are included…enjoy!
Here are my favorite lines:
“One day you will leave this world behind,
So live a life you will remember…
Carve your name in those shining stars!”
Photo Credit: Chinmayan “Rainstorm On Still Mountain”
Original New Translation and Calligraphy by Chinmayan
Image Credit: Still Mountain Meditation Center
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I like the idea of the rain remaining in your heart. The cool temps the last few days have been so nice. Got to love them while they last. I even had a fire in the stove last night.