You are the stars and the moon
And you are the sun rising and setting
You are the eagles soaring
And you are the seasons passing
Open and present
To whatever greets you
Nothing can ever prevent you
From being everything
And nothing
Loving awareness is who you are.
“The Train Called Life”
I ran away
To tell the world
Not to be afraid
And not to live in fear
For the truth rings clear
When our feet
Are firmly planted here
In the totality of this moment….
The timeless flow
Stops for no one
So, hop on board
The train called life.
“Wisdom of the Ages”
This experience in a body that we call life is a precious opportunity and a sacred endeavor. What a blessing and what a remarkable occurrence for our souls to incarnate in a physical form time and time again. For just like the passing of the seasons, your soul infinitely spins on the cosmic wheel of oneness. Yet, this wonder of being in form can not be fully explored until we come to terms with the haunting specter of death. For as sure as the morning sunrise, we will all die and the time and manner will not be of our choosing. So, armed with this wisdom of the ages there is only one true and revered way to live: as if each day could be your last.
“Form Transcended”
The blunt blade of logic
Can not hide
The underlying reality
That lives in the space
Of each passing moment….
Nor can the alarming currents greed
Muddy the clear waters of meditation
True spirit cannot be extinguished
By those who remain steadfast
In their devotion…..
And true spirit cannot be corrupted
By the passing side show of separation
Great beings with love and compassion
Are here to guide us amidst the storm
Of Ego’s pride.
“The Spirit of the Wild”
Out in the wilderness, simplicity and freedom reign supreme. Everything is just as it is. Uncompromising in her beauty, fulfilled with seeking, the essence of truth reflected. Nothing in nature acts out of course…. for how could the most transcendent of God’s glorious expressions fall anything short of perfection? Want to know the true meaning of infinite wisdom and real diversity? Step into the wild and experience the wonder of being free!
Forrest Rivers is a writer and teacher who lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. His new book, COVID-19 and Humanity’s Spiritual Awakening is now available on Amazon HERE
