Walk Slowly
It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens,
makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice
of judgment drops to a whisper and I
remember again that life isn’t a relay
race; that we will all cross the finish
line; that waking up to life is what we
were born for. As many times as I
forget, catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I’m going,
that many times I can make the choice
to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.
-Danna Faulds
Making practice easy - talk by Hugh Byrne on June 27, 2021
