Joyful Ruins

Like one listens to

and observes

the sounds and sights

of nature

listen to your thoughts

Observe your feelings

As I sit at home

and hear

rain on the roof

or a car passing

I do not jump to conclusions

or wish them away

The sounds simply

come into my awareness

and become background noise

And as I sit

I see

green leaves

a bird land

a person pass by

I am comforted by

the activity

the naturalness of life

Find the sit spot

within yourself

Let your thoughts

come and go

Like the sounds

there may be many

Let them come

and let them go

Listen to ones

that capture your attention

then let it fade

for those with sounds too loud

Sit and see

notice the many feelings

passing through you

physical

emotional

sadness, joy, hunger

And let them be

For just like the world around you

You are living breathing

changing

and you can allow yourself

to be