Learning to Meditate: Part IV

Eyes closed. Focusing inward.

(Breathe in. Breathe out. Be still.)

Seeking the center. Looking for my stone.
The rounded river rock that fits just right in my hand.
Did you see that?
Held in his palm, it covers the scar.
Forgiveness? Yes.
(Breathe in. Breathe out.)

Kerplunk. The stone drops in the pool.
Ripples form outward.
A finger touches my chin,
lifting my viewpoint beyond the first ripple.
Ahhh... there's more, yes? Beyond me.
Now I see.
(Breathe in. Breathe out.)

Worry watches from the edges.
Its presence is tangible. Almost.
Then it dissipates, moving outward with the ripples.
Release.
Moving outward with my breath. Trust.
(Breathe in. Breathe out.)

Release and trust.