Journey of Love

Wandering, listening, keeping a vigil, gazing,
moved to tears at times by compassion,
gentle music, light filled landscapes,
requests for prayers, some even asking
for a warm embrace, a touch of grace.

In this early morning silence,
I hear an anthem, a communion song,
where we meet in the flow of human cries
sharing our laughter,
the loneliness of pain,
the victories and the light
we see in another’s eyes.

Walking in a soft spring rain
we exchange a glance
and feel the dance of life together.
Grateful for those who brave the wilderness
catching their moments on film
to share their gold
in the visions they behold,

We vanish in a painting
and feel the artist’s vision,
delight in a crashing surf,
quietly wondering sometimes,
if anyone is out there somewhere,
and if they truly care.
I can hear the muffled cries
the lonely sighs,
as my eyes fill with tears.

Sometimes our stories are real
and hearts are pure and true.
Sometimes they are not,
but still we reach to feel a part
embraced in the oneness
of a universal heart.

We are companions on this journey
when we reach out in longing
yearning for a sense
of true belonging.

The greatest Love the world
has ever known is so very near,
if we could only open
with the faith to hear and feel
how real the whispering spirit can be
who truly does reside and dwell deep inside
this sanctuary of grace, the sea
where we are one.

N.

In the gentle rising of prayer

In the gentle rising of prayer

In the sacred space of the purity of silence

I come to the sheltering grace of the ever radiant presence

of the overflowing light of the Source

of all beginnings

feeling the glowing touch of Spirit

the Oneness of that love that guides our flight

in gentle songs and divine whispers

to hover and gaze at creation’s images

to feel the souls who are swept into the sweet breath

of God’s own communion

to create

and reflect the richness of color

the flow of the sea

the infinite reach of the sky

to be personally touched by the land

manifesting and blossoming with breathtaking beauty

greening with life itself

 ~

We are ever blessed

to behold the expressions of belovedness

that flow from the One Life and energy

from which we all come

to feel the thrill of moving in and being moved

by the Spirit of God

 ~

Some fly free beyond the body

some still nestle in the forms we were given

we fall into music

dance in the rising and setting sun

play in the stars

are kissed by the mist and glistening dew

like the petaled roses in gardens

or in the wild rose

rocked by the winds of wilderness

filled with the golden nectar

and light of the sun

 ~

Our names vanish in the hearts that throb

with the Love of the greater Heart

that gathers us in the flow of revelation

caressing us with the light

of holy anointing

transporting and transfiguring

how we appear

by falling within

the depth of who we truly are

into the clarity and purity

of the deep well

of being

of surrendering and vanishing

into

the precious fire

of Love

of the Beloved

 ~

N.

falling into the mystery of love..

If we are in touch

with all the many aspects

of ourselves,

we discover

forever changing

moments

of identities

as part of the flow

of the human

and divine oneness.

Love this eternal moment

of the divine flow

of soft feminine beauty

N.

“Your core, your deepest DNA, is divine; 

it is the Spirit of Love implanted within you by your Creator 

at the first moment of your creation.”

Fr. Richard Rohr, cac.org, priest, author, messenger of love

 

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“Manifesting Beauty”

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the bride of Light…

 

Only God can lift the veil of

our perceived identity

in the world..

to let the light of awareness fall 

on that beginning 

from which all consciousness proceeds..

from the Source of All  Beginnings..

 

Only God can choose to allow one to gaze

through the light of Spirit..

to see deeply 

into the mystical darkness

of that which 

is yet unformed

We must be called to union

as a bride of freedom

to remain on earth.. aware of boundaries

and yet feel the creative power

of flight that breaks 

the bonds of human form alone

 

to co-exist in two realities

at once

parallel and pure

the oneness of non-duality 

where separation is not possible

but flows in the rivering

light of no return..

N.

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“Greeting the dawn”

When the soul begins to sing!

Oh Beloved!

You are always

 a sweet and sacred sight

 in the

infinite points

of light

blinking and winking

flickering and beckoning

in the night..

 ~

streaming rays of sunlight

shimmering on lakes..

 ~

gliding on flowing rivers

 glowing in the waves

of rolling seas..

 ~

twinkling in the eyes

of lovers..

in fireflies

and endless skies..

 ~

showers of light

are falling and sliding

like silky rain

caressing wildflowers..

 ~

no wonder mystics

created such an intimate name

when the light

of love

flashed into flame..

 ~

when the heart took wing

and the silent soul

began to sing..

 ~

N

 ~

image by Rassouli…

“Shower of Light”.

The uncreated spaces

I come to the space of the uncreated moment
when I feel moved to write
from my heart
something about the spacelessness
and the silence
that invites the truth
and inspires trust
to encounter
the flow of expression
of the songs
of soul
when I awaken
for in the beauty
of soul
there is a freedom
of spirit

~

the Friend is present
in many forms
always
with great variation
and always with a welcoming
space and the grace
to receive it
love arises
naturally brimming over
from the depth of
pure space
where feeling
curls and spirals
into song

N.

The other side of time

​It is my monastic time

cloaked in a reign of silence

and although the night wears darkness

around its shoulders

there is a glow within

that illuminates

the mystical corridors

that guide us toward the light

and revelation of God

to enter into the sweet belovedness

the embracing warmth

and Grace

of the ultimate Friend

 ~

The path to Love

is marked by precious gems

mirrored in the skies

the cosmic display of creation

that scatters diamonds

revealing planets

spiraling and spinning lights

the Hand that

paints the mysteries with glorious colors

whirls and shapes the beauty

to share an

unfolding story

before our watchful eyes

~

We make up names for everything

and think we are so wise

that we can

somehow

explain the rainbows

following the rain

or the color spectrum

trapped

in crystals

or the visionary prism

twinkling

in a mystic’s eye

 ~

The continents shift and move

playing with our

history books

exposing our theories

as only moments

in time

 always more than

we could even imagine

sages and swamis and bishops

emperors and kings

judges and presidents

stumble and fall

for no one is given the right

to know it all

 ~

We share in the cosmic dance

launch rockets and peer

through telescopes

walk on the barren moon

and wonder

where the Beloved

has gone

and from somewhere in spacelessness

we hear laughter

echoing through the skies

a lightning bolt

flies from an unseen hand

shriveling our

manmade expertise

to dust

 ~

The promises are veiled in mystery

unraveling our tapestries

as quickly as we

think we know

for nothing stays within

our quest

for certainty

except the whirling ever changing

energy of Love

that redeems us with Grace

gently cradling us

in the

tenderness

of

forgiving arms

N.

The freedom only God can give..

 

 

In the deeper silences
of the sacred chambers of the soul
a soft veil surrounds the mysterious secrets
of freedom
the gentle light of beauty breaking forth
like the silvery glow
slipping from an overflowing moon
coaxing the sea
to uncurl its rising waves
and touch the shore
of our deepest longings

The sun rising over the horizon
spills its golden light
in streaming rays
bringing the warmth of dawn
caressing the earth
and
melting our resistance
to awakening
inviting us to arise
from
the deep places
of sleep

Love is the mystical alchemy
shimmering in
the divine music
of the songs
only lovers can hear
the sacred touch of spirit
that comes unseen
in the night
inviting the flight
of the soul
spreading invisible wings
of spirit
to live the freedom
only pure love
can give

N.

 

Image created by Rassouli….

“I am an open door to the infinite love of God”

The Spirit of Love

 

Sometimes I wander in

beautiful places

 

bask in the wonder

of favorite faces

 

fly in the music

of glorious voices

 

soaring

where my soul rejoices

 

remembering the rhythm

of dancing feet

 

till I am swirling again

and feeling the beat

 

I drift in the river

flowing and free

 

feel the spray of waves

from a wild sea

 

I kneel in quiet churches

to pray

 

listening to all my heart

wants to say

 

moment by moment

my Creator’s charms

 

are cradling me

in my Beloved’s arms

 

opening my eyes

to visual surprise

 

falling

into whispering sighs

 

calling me deep

and eternally

 

​into the sweet secrets

of mystery

 

no matter where

I explore and roam

 

it is in the Spirit of Love

where I am home

 

N.

 

Sheltered in the Grace of a greater heart

the Source of all Love

 

My heartfelt prayer

 

I pray these prayers every day of my life, and am deeply moved by the beauty and creative power flowing in the life and breath  and truth of these words…..and the Love that empowers my life and my prayer….
The Twenty-third Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.

He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul.

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil.

Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou prepareth a feast before me in the presence of mine enemies.

Thou anointest my head with oil.

My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever and ever.

 

Our Father who art in Heaven,

hallowed be thy name.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

Lead us not into temptation

and deliver us from evil,

for Thou art the kingdom,

the power, and the glory forever and ever…

Amen

 

I love thee, my Lord my God with all my heart,

with all my soul, with all my mind,

with all my being in body and spirit.

I love thee Lord, love of my life, now and always.

In all my ways, direct my path, O Lord.

Guide me to live Thy will for me here on earth

as it is known in Heaven.

Help me to love my neighbor, not only as myself,

but as you have loved us personally,  creatively,

and unconditionally.

I lift my voice in Love and Joy and gratitude

for your Presence moment by moment by moment…

 

Naomi