January 17-A, 2023

We have a goal:
To live aligned with ourselves,
in sync with our heart,
our nature
and the virtues that are unique
(As in, "Among the virtues of this old mare,
are her gentle way with children,
and her smooth gait when carrying them)
to us--
as unique as our fingerprints
and iris cones--
with honor and respect for one another,
and deep appreciation
for emptiness,
stillness
and silence
in the work of discerning the way
in each situation as it arises,
through all conditions,
contexts,
and circumstances
in the work of balancing contradictions
and living in harmony
with all sentient beings
through all the days of our life.

It helps to remember that,
to be reminded of it,
from time to time. 

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