Pause.

 

As swimmers dare
to lie face to the sky
and water bears them,
as hawks rest upon air
and air sustains them,
so would I learn to attain
freefall, and float
into Creator Spirit’s deep embrace
knowing no effort earns
that all-surrounding grace.

Denise Lavertov. “The Avowal.”

Awaken to the mystery of being here
And enter the quiet immensity of your own presence.

John O’Donohue. From “For Presence.”