Author Archives: wbgayle

Themind andthe bodyperform a danceto the flow of breath.A swing of emotionsaccelerates the heartbeat,disrupting synchronicityalong the pathways of energy.There is a vital rhythm to well-being.

Theonlyconstant thingin life is change.The landscape can shiftfrom calmness to chaosat an overwhelming pace.A strong footing is important,being grounded in resolute faiththat God is the peaceful balance we seek.

Idid notrealizehow much I’ve missedhugging grandbabies.Little arms wrapped tightlyaround my neck and sloppywet kisses bring tears to my eyes.My heart needs this warmth of human touch.It is God’s gift of the circle of life.

Onebody,many parts.Eyes, mouth and nose.Ten fingers and toes.Each part has its own roleyet also part of the whole.Sometimes it moves in unison,but when divided there’s dysfunction.Imagine gestures flowing from the Soul.

Wordscan belike sharp swordscutting through stoneif spoken with rage,ignorance, or bias.Repeating rhetoric woundsthe hope of healing dialog.Feigning ignorance is no excuse Do not despair.  God is omnipresent.

Therehas tobe darknessto see the stars.And joy and sorroware both fully presentas part of the faith journey.There is sacred liminal spacein moments of ambiguityjust as night becomes dawn before the day.

WindSpirit,carry meto the Riverwhere living waterflows into the Divineso that my words and actionsbecome a stream of truth and lovein a world thirsty for unity.Jesus, fill my cup with grace and mercy.

Thejourneybeckons you.Dangle your toesinto the water.Ease into the riverthat carries you forward, thencrawl on the bank, dry in the sun,and close your eyes.  Cherish the quiet.Awaken to the wind calling your name.

Findstillness.Use the breath.Energy flowsthroughout the body.A powerful posture.Let the Spirit move the mind.Action can be a distractiondistorting judgment, shifting focus.Center.  Then walk into the world in peace. *Many of my poems are inspired by yoga, a daily practice for me … Continue reading →