Verses on Interbeing —

Interbeing means we are together -

We have never truly been apart,

For we are deeply connected,

Our life pulses with all other life.

Interbeing means we are family -

We are related to everything,

We are sisters and brothers,

We are from the same one family.

Interbeing means we can see clearly -

Every action flows on in transformation,

Death is just a conventional marker,

All things continue in everything.

Interbeing means walls are illusions -

Walls of the mind and walls of society.

Although they populate our world,

They are actually artificial.

Interbeing means we can walk freely -

Understanding our habit of discriminating,

From parents, friends and society,

And from our own past suffering.

Interbeing means we take responsibility -

For our actions can affect everybody.

We flow together in helpful harmony,

We feel love for this amazing planet.

Interbeing means we dwell in love -

We see kindness and love as our own,

We share and receive gratefully,

Help all people in our community.

Interbeing means we stop running,

We dwell in a river most amazing,

We are connected to everything,

We abide in peace and harmony.

— Luan V Dinh —