August 10, 1995 (concluded)

struggling to lose self
like all struggle, so futile
this want to control

as someone once said...
in striving we are taught strife
(which quickly we learn)

thinking we know best
we start out setting up goals
then on to a plan

complete with schedule
results clearly envisioned...
prison can’t be seen

a box has been built
its walls closing all inside
safe from faith and trust

safe from openness
unbothered by gifts unknown
trapped in agenda

trying not doing
unaware of the moment
and all it offers

no time for being...
to experience what is...
striving bound instead

try this… be quiet
rest in trust and trust in faith
simply be and see

cease fighting the self...
give up thought and it goes too
its feeding ground gone

there will be darkness
on a path of unknowing
but brightness as well

freedom will be found...
with expectations lifted
being sufficient