Within Stimulus

Relaxing with Joseph before I head home to California.

Anamaya Resort, Montezuma, Costa Rica

Within Stimulus

1/17/10

It's easy in silence

to plumb the depths,

find what's going on

under my daily facade,

and that's a luxury

when rest of world

doesn't have same opportunity

for such essential introspection

without cacophony resounding about,

or some survival concerns

taking precedent in consciousness

sidetracking their soul's intention

of creating meaningful life,

perhaps it's not important

in other people's world

with plenty to entertain,

keep their mind occupied,

watching, not really participating,

hearing, yet listening little,

feeling, but dismissing emotions,

that's how it is

whether pro or con,

though I'll choose differently

even when very busy

finding space and ability

amid pulsating, demanding society,

carving out my path

uniquely through this Mystery

discovering Presence within stimulus.