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The Waking
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I feel my fate in what I cannot fear.
I learn by going where I cannot go.
We think by feeling. What is there to know?
I hear my being dance from ear to ear.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Of those so close beside me, which are you?
God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there,
And learn by going where I have to go.
Light takes the Tree, but who can tell us how?
The lowly worm climbs up a winding stair;
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
Great Nature has another thing to do
To you and me; so take the lively air,
And, lovely, learn by going where to go.
This shaking keeps me steady. I should know.
What falls away is always. And is near.
I wake to sleep, and take my waking slow.
I learn by going where I have to go.
--Theodore Roethke
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Joy's Updates - Straight from the Horse's Mouth.
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Thursday, October 09, 2003
Introspective Break
It's great having this time off. I'm getting some things done and preparing for the rest of the semester. It was a good decision to teach at Creek Wood, and I'm glad I'm there. Janie is doing a good job as principal. This time off will help me go back with renewed energy and plans.
The weather is great. Fall is my favorite season. I hope we have colorful leaves and a clear blue sky we get sometimes. The leaves are just beginning to change. I feel so good in the fall and spring since I don't like it too hot or too cold. Last fall I was just glad I was here and alive but am sort of foggy about it all.
This year I feel good, have energy, and am trying to get my life back under control. Recovering from chaos takes time. I'm going through the top layers of it now and realizing how far I've come and how much farther I have to go with it. The Fab Five said that clutter was evidence of a life that was out of control. As I sort through what needs to be done and make some progress while I quit hiding out and avoiding emotions that are too powerful to face, I know it's going to be so much better once I am on this path. All I have to do is look around and see evidence of how I feel inside. Right now it's not so good. Making outer changes helps the inner ones and vice-versa.
It’s all a spiritual journey anyway with lessons to learn as we go. I’ve been trying to process all that while taking care of paperwork, cleaning, sorting, and organizing. It will come together, and I’ll be back on track soon.
9:22:00 AM
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