Worn Tires

Worn Tires
the body of a vehicle
maintained to perfection
does not function well
if there has been a neglection
of the tires supporting
once they are worn
tires must be replaced
and it is our feet not our shoes
tires of the human race
precious to walk on
to dance and to run
critical for balance
for both the aged and young
to look after our feet
wear shoes that fit
allow toes to spread out
and allow them to grip
exercise the toes
and they will serve us well
and often go barefoot
feel how the feet propel
feel the grass and the sand
toughen up the soles
our feet will remember
their Earth connection
and roles
gagi     05/18/22

Do First What You Fear Most

Do First What You Fear Most
a long time ago a friend shared a favourite quote
and a lesson he lived by
“do first what you fear most”
then the rest will all flow with ease
so….times are really challenging us
feeling overwhelmed?
time to make a list?
what are our fears?
why do they exist?
how can we get help?
are they fears or motivators?
what would happen if we changed our beliefs?
the big ones, the really big ones
can be turned over to the unseen
with our prayers and requests
then on our list there will be many about:
relationships
health
safety
home/shelter
food/nourishment
financial
and others that are hidden
in our day to day life
ask that question what do you fear most?
then take the most present
and for the day be the host
and entertain them
living aware, questioning, exploring
is our fear metaphoring?
take the first steps
play with it!
have fun, be silly, ridiculous
and you will soon understand
life is just like a game
win some, lose some
but always the challenge
we can overcome
overcome fear
by changing gear
after we stop, look and listen
gagi     05/17/22

Seeking

Seeking
seeking the centre
central to inspiration
a sharing place and dividend
to be discovered and explored
often the questions
who?  what?  why?  where?  when?
and then the big one how?
and to that take a bow
focus on the how
and recognize it is now
to take the first step
who is responsible?
by taking responsibility
we own the possibilities
of how a vision comes
comes into form
see it, believe it
play out the stories
share it, honour it
what wants to become?
why is it important?
why is it so present?
and because it is so present
that answers the “where?”
to create change in the present
again answers the “when?”
it is now we are seeking
to master and comprehend
gagi      05/17/22