Yesterday, being subjected to one of my fellow students' practice of guided MBSR meditation - part of our teacher training - I experienced firsthand the desolation from not having the necessary moments of silence, to just be. Here are my notes, jotted during our group debriefing:
Oh! the gift of silence,
most appreciated
during your misguided meditation
I wanted space for me
but no,
you talked too much.
I learned lots though
about what not to do
on the other side;
and so I thank you
my anxious sister
for making me realize.
My job, your job
is to do less with our words
and let mindfulness
do its job, instead
Giving them a chance
to be, with themselves.
Being mindful. Being present. Being silent. That's all . . .
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