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Apr 16

Might There Be Another Energy?

Inspired by the teachings of Dharma teacher Pamela Weiss and her book, A Bigger Sky: Awakening a Fierce Feminine Buddhism, this poem came through me one unexpectedly empty morning during the pandemic.  I was seeing all the “shoulds” in the mind clearly as well as the toxic conditioning popping up during the space.  Ultimately, I chose to be soft, gentle and easy.  May this poem bring you a smile and some contemplation!

Might there be Another Energy?

I should get up and meditate, OR I could just lay here a few more minutes feeling the weight of blankets heavy on my waking body.

I should really check my email, OR I could just continue to drink this tea slowly savoring the rich, nuttiness of dandelion root steeped in water.

I should catch up on the news, OR I could just allow my eyelids to become heavy and drink in the sound of rain tapping on the skylight overhead.

I should put on a bra, OR I could just let my heavy breasts rest against my chest held by the softness of my favorite gray robe.

I should definitely do the laundry, OR I could continue to sit here staring curiously at the tiny brown spots revealing themselves on this arrowhead plant.

I should get up and exercise, OR I could remain content and full tasting the spiciness of my green ginger smoothie lingering on the tongue.

I should go outside and take a walk, OR I could allow my bottom to spread out curiously taking the shape of the couch cushion under me.

I think I’ll place my head on this soft pillow and take a moment to rest.

Written By: Melanie Pensak

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