Order of the Mind
Order ...
Is the Universe ... and the YOU-niverse
Chaos is a ruse, a phantom
A word we apply to that which is yet unmeasured or unexplained
This knowledge, this perspective, is the nexus of mindfulness
Balance in ALL things ... equity, harmony, stasis
The symmetry of energy and effort
Awareness and intent, finely adjusted
Like a wolf running swift through its environs
A myriad of senses and impulses, absorbed and sifted
Auditory, olfactory, optical, and tactile
Acting upon the synapses, sending signals
Piquing the decision centers with instant adjustment, orientation
One with its surroundings, an affinity with nature
BE the wolf ...
Listen, watch, perceive, feel, and adapt
Take heed and measure of your immediate surroundings
And the rest will take care of itself
Be the master of the domain, You
Expect only the control of your personal space
But do so with concern, accuracy, and exceeding sensitivity
Attuned to the element and circumstance of each moment
While always focused and at peace from deep within
That is surely what you will project to the world ...
And most of what will return to you.
~ 7th Place ~ in the "Mindfulness" Poetry Contest, Chantelle Anne Cooke, Judge & Sponsor.
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