How do I attain Consciousness
I reach for the horizon of awareness,
A distant sun just beyond my grasp,
I stand at the shore of this vast ocean,
Ready to wade into its depths,
Unsure of how far the tides will carry me.
First, I must still the winds of my mind,
I close my eyes, and a storm of thoughts swirls,
If I could catch just one drifting leaf,
I might find the gateway to the infinite sky.
Next, I surrender to the night’s embrace,
To fall asleep with a mind like a placid lake,
No ripples of thought to disturb its surface,
Half-awake, I float through misty dreams,
Echoes of desires yet to be fulfilled.
The third step, perhaps a posture of grace,
To bend and breathe in harmony with the earth,
To let my spirit rise like morning mist,
Touching a realm where all is serene,
Only to fade as daylight returns.
I drink from the wisdom of sages and saints,
Their words flow like rivers, soothing but fleeting,
Perhaps I should journey to the valley of compassion,
Lend a hand to a fellow traveler on this road,
Maybe then, the path to consciousness will reveal itself.
Copyright © Jay Narain | Year Posted 2025
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