The Sunrise Comes in Its Own Good Time
I-Ching #5, lines 1, 3, 4, & 5 changing
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the sunrise comes in its own good time over the mountains and through the black and blue and white clouds of dawn the air is charged with change try to ride out the uncertainty sip your coffee and be at peace
In the mire of the turmoil and outrage caused by the appalling actions we've witnessed in the world lately, I found solace in the words of poet Jonathan Potter. His verses serve as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and find tranquility amidst the storm of uncertainty swirling around us.
"The air is charged with change," he writes, acknowledging the undeniable forces of transformation that ripple through our lives. And yet, his counsel is not to resist or rage against the currents, but rather, "try to ride out the uncertainty."
How often do we find ourselves swept up in the whirlwind of events, our hearts and minds consumed by the tumult of the moment? Potter's words offer a tender reprieve, inviting us to step back, "sip your coffee, and be at peace."
In these simple lines, I find a profound wisdom – a recognition that while the world may seem to spin out of control, we possess an inner sanctuary, a wellspring of calm that remains untouched by the tempests raging without.
As I reflect on the disturbing events that have stirred such righteous anger within me, I am reminded that outrage, left unchecked, can become a consuming fire that scorches the soul. The poet's words, Jonathan’s words, serve as a balm, a soothing melody that soothes the frayed edges of my spirit and restores a measure of serenity.
For it is in these moments of quietude, when we allow ourselves to simply be, that we can find the strength and clarity to navigate the challenges before us. A breaking heart, however profound its anguish, can be mended by the healing touch of poetry, by the gentle reminders to seek solace in the simple pleasures of life –
a warm cup of coffee,
a deep breath,
a moment of stillness.
As we confront the tumultuous tides of change that threaten to overwhelm us, let us hold fast to the wisdom of the poets like Jonathan, whose words offer a beacon of hope and a sanctuary of peace. For it is in embracing their timeless truths that we can find the resilience to weather the storms and emerge, not broken, but renewed – our hearts fortified by the knowledge that even in the darkest of nights, the dawn invariably breaks, and with it, the promise of a new day.
Jonathan, with tears of gratitude in my eyes, I am soothed by your words. I hope you realize just how important your words are and how they can mend hearts. Today it's mine.
Gloria
'The air is charged with change'!