Secrets of the Breath —
The secret of the world is in this moment —
Resting calmly and following our breathing.
All the energy of restlessness,
The desire to find something to do —
We return them to our mindful breathing.
Without calm, we are blown here and there —
Like dusty air blowing tumbleweeds.
Our hopes and fears circulate within,
Goals and projects pushing us around.
Let us stop — return to a new flowing —
A flowing of mindful breaths.
Returning us to the sacred ground —
Where all things are flowing.
Inside is calming as outside is calming —
Our quiet breathing embracing the world.
Just this is the secret of the breath —
Where gardens flourish and fruits grow,
Where there is a harvest of golden fields,
Of love and kindness and greater understanding.