Sanskrit Chant: A Request
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Om Trayambakam Yajamahe
Sughandhim Pushtivardanam
Urvaarukamiva Bhandhanaan
Mrityormuksheeya Maamritaat
…
(for healing & protection; to overcome fear)
Human Predator
He rushes through like a cold North wind; and at his favorite stop, his mountain lion eyes look to scare victims as he intensifies the night. Fear must not be king. May courage reign.
Feb. 18, 2020
Gudrun Mouw (c)
2020
Another gilded age, another Babylon
vs. the pure-hearted walkers
who don’t look for a ride,
who carry a sign: Free the Children!
I remember 1947.
Imprisoned at 3,
family gone, no food,
no water, almost died. Then,
compassion entered.
I survived.
Jan. 1, 2020, (c) Gudrun Mouw
Recently, I traveled to a different state and through various counties. There were places during our Northern California Central Valley road trip where we did not feel comfortable due to intense heat, heavy traffic, as well as other challenges. On the other hand, we very much loved family visits and good conversations; locations, such as Chico’s Bidwell Park and its refreshing Creek, were particularly enjoyable.
When we took the cooler, coastal drive homeward, we were uplifted by expansive views and ocean air. The final mile before our driveway seemed extra pleasant, perhaps, because of a sense of having survived another adventure. This morning, sitting at the breakfast bar, we saw our first bobcat in a long time instead of our usual deer visitors.
And today, following various trails around the property I resisted taking on unfinished projects lying around the former tack barn area, or dealing with stacks in various rooms waiting to be sorted, realizing I needed more time to readjust. A change of location, once again, has reminded me to value being present over succumbing to external and internal pressures.
Gudrun Mouw (c)
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