Yes, the past 19 months take their toll even though, during this time my meditation practice has deepened and I have come to know stillness of mind and heart to depths I never imagined possible. I just pulled out a collection of poems I wrote many years ago. Some touch me today that I would like to share.

I meditate and Spirit whispers comfort:

     Love yourself

          every curve

          every valley

          every peak

     You are Light

          given form

     You are Love

          given life

     You are Beauty

          yet unspoken

     Love yourself

          gently

          tenderly

          sweetly

     Love yourself

       ...