March 24, 2024 – A

Ross Farms Cherry Tree, 03/21/22 — Charlotte, North Carolina
Being here/now 
and waiting
for a situation to arise
that needs what we have to offer
in the way of the gifts
we are here to share--
of our original nature
and the innate virtuosities
that define us and set us apart
(The things we do best
and love to do most)--
leaves us with nothing better to do
than attending the moment
of our being
and consciously being with
what ever is being with us.

This is called
The Practice of Being With,
and I know I don't need to tell you
that it has fallen on hard times.

Hardly anyone knows
how to be here now,
being with whatever is
being with us.

Everyone is in a hurry
to be somewhere else.
No one wants to spend
quality time with anyone
who is with them here/now.

And the conversations!
Warmed up versions of
what they were yesterday,
and all the days before.

Don't have anything to do with it!
Spring something new on
whomever is with you here/now.
Ask them what they do
to increase the depth of their intuition.
See what they have to say to that!
And share with them
what you are doing
to increase the depth of yours!

And when that track begins to wain,
ask them what they dreamed last night,
and tell them what you dreamed.

Or, if you prefer,
ask them to tell you about
their virtuosities,
and tell them about yours.

And, if they have to go,
follow a similar agenda
with whomever is close-by.

Let your insight and intuition
lead you into similar topics
during the time between times
throughout your day.

Sparking interest in things we
need to be interested in
wherever you are!

I'm hoping I bump into you myself!

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Published by jimwdollar

I'm retired, and still finding my way--but now, I don't have to pretend that I know what I'm doing. I retired after 40.5 years as a minister in the Presbyterian Church USA, serving churches in Louisiana, Mississippi and North Carolina. I graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Austin, Texas, and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. My wife, Judy, and I have three daughters and five granddaughters within about twenty minutes from where we live--and are enjoying our retirement as much as we have ever enjoyed anything.

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