67. Further (Myshkin, 2020) · couplets

You may think you don’t know, but consider there’s more, That further unknowing might open the door To deeper awareness, and wisdom, and love... When you unfind yourself, it’s the last treasure trove! The last time you failed, who was driving your mind? Did you know? Was your knowing the infinite kind, Unattached, rolling deep into mystery’s fold? Or did fear break your mind to accept what you’re told? Here’s a practice for living in wisdom’s delight: Find a difficult question with which you might fight, And instead of an answer, seek tenderness there. Feel it all, stay connected, don’t rush anywhere… Days ago, I was forceful in crossing a line, Never slowing to wonder, attune or align. When I came to a speed bump, my knowing revved up. Disappointment and harm, from an overfilled cup. Overconfident knowing, expected from youth, Should relax as we age, if we’re closer to Truth. Simple answers might please; put their ass to the test! Sit and wait, meditate, and you’ll see what is best. There’s a sweet lazy feeling I’ve come to enjoy It’s the gift of “whatever,” of playing it coy. To my overachiever, this is stupid and weak,  It is lacking the courage to claim what I seek. But that conscious delay has such wisdom and might! Stop and sharpen your sword, before joining the fight. When translating the meek who inherit the Earth, “Self-restrained warlike monk” gives the phrase back its worth. In the typical meeting of company minds, We all rush to decide, in a panic that binds. Interrupting each other, forgetting the goal, We don’t see that unknowing could empty our bowl And make room for some insight and wisdom to flow, If we only unclenched, taught ourselves to let go... But what else could we do?! In our factory schools We were taught not to dream: toe the line, know the rules... As we make our next choice, let’s not do it from fear. Take some time. Love this breath, and arrive fully here. It’s okay to not know, it’s a spiritual gift. Let’s support one another in making that shift.