Embracing the Pain

Photo by Karen Wood

(Encarnation Convent, Avila, Spain)



Freedom from searing pain

Teaches gratitude

For pain-free movements ...

Agony of ill health

Brings me to my knees ~

Humbling my Heart ...

Through pain,

I recognize That

Which is Master of Wholeness.

Through tears,

I see the only Truth

Which can release me.

I embrace the pain ...

Grateful for it.

For what seemed my captor

Unveils itself as Wisdom Teacher.

~ By Karen Wood



In Honor of Bucky ....

Photo by Karen Wood -- Taken at Angel Fire, NM

(This squirrel is not "Bucky" -- but is a squirrel soul friend)

In loving memory of precious little "Bucky,"

(see "Squirrels of Wisdom" blog, lower right ...)

I offer up a toast today to all squirrels,

thanking them for all they teach us:

Playfulness,

Preparedness,

Socialibility,

Expressiveness,

Communication,

Energetic activity ...

But most of all,

Uniqueness of Being

and Spirit.

Thank you, "Bucky,"

For being one of my Wisdom Teachers.

~ With loving memories ... Karen Wood