MIGRATION

The journey of a lifetime begins with a single breath -

The wind that blows through valleys of pleasure and mountains of pain

Stopping neither for rest in the valley

Nor a view from the mountain

Across the vast ocean between birth and death

It's calm and it's storms

To the other shore

Paths are many and the path is one

The One behind the many

Be one pointed and take no detours

Be vigilant for bandits - fear, anger, illusion

They can rob and beat you, break your heart

But not your soul

This journey is of the soul

The destiny of all beings

Returning home to the place of birth

As the whales journey from cold water to warm

As the geese fly from north to south

As the butterflies travel 2000 miles

To their refuge

Like the Great Migration of the Serengeti

Costumes are elegant

Masks even more so

Fit for a king or a beggar

Crowns and rags

Each has it's place

Some carry crosses

Some crawl on their hands and knees

Some journeys are long...endless

Others are over in a moment...in a heartbeat

Remember the One behind the many

Bring compassion with you

Soft eyes and open heart

Laughter and tears

Become the offering

Rose petals on the steps of the temple

Flowers at the feet of the Lord

-Paresh


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