Categories: Pyramid Poetry
A Practice Poem for TCC
By: Lisa Stroyan
Fort Collins, Colorado
This poem bubbled up inspired by Lorraine Lepine’s practice after she read, “Rest in the Essence.” It gelled with a new teacher asking about Ann Rutherford’s conference presentation that referenced kelp. It points to experiences you might notice while moving.
Rest in the Effortless effort
One pointed mind on
1000 points of awareness
Pervading the Universe,
Who we are
Rest in the unseen essence.
You are the imperturbable
Basin of water
Riding on the energy sea;
Soft arms responding
Open hands leaves blossoming
Thumbs relaxing flat
(Not a contradiction)
Fingers uncurling with trust
Unfurling into sails,
(Try it!)
Riding the heavy air and
Resting on the energy sea
Partnered with the Chi
Anchored like kelp
Substance appears like current
Going inward isn’t small at all!
What a wondrous place, this
One pointed mind with
Infinite points of awareness.
Topics: Chi and Intrinsic Energy, Colorado, Deepening Practice, Heightened Awareness, Poetry, Softness and Continuity
Originally appeared in: November 2022