THE ANIMATION OF FORM

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(C) 2011 Howard McQueen

When we grasp for things, we sometimes clinch,

 and pull ourselves off center.

When we shrink and hide, we become adrift,

 out-of-touch with our center.

When we realize we are over-indulging

 the ten thousand arising thought forms,

 we realize we've been robbing ourselves of our presence.

When we hold ourselves in contempt,

 through repetitious judgment,

 we set the wheel of suffering into motion.

Into this Oneness we are born,

 cast into a separate form.

Form is fleeting, the experience of occupying form

 is utterly fantastic,

 and terrifying.

The opportunity is present to witness and express

 the fullness of the human family,

 without overlooking or speeding past anything.

We will be broken,

 split wide open to the raw elemental forces

 that shape, scour and ultimately separate form 

 from its animating life force.

Remaining in our center with all that comes our way,

 is the greatest spiritual gift.

You've been given another turn.

What a marvelous opportunity to bear witness to  ...