The Tao of Healing, By Haven Trevino

This was lovingly shared with me and I forward it on to you for meditation.

"The forgiving person carries no burdens,
Walks with a light step:
One who has not attachments percieves perfection
Even in the burning of her own house.
See the smoke?
Everything moves toward God.
Those who live without judgement have unshackled their souls
And know the unmeasured tally of eternal suns.
The compassionate person loves Self:
Each deed a graceful act of unthinking kindness.
The lover naturally sees each person as lovable
And in the untouchable an opportunity to embrace.
The fearful judge healer and wounded alike,
But each one wounded has the heart of a healer
And each healer has known a wounded heart.

Quiet the mind
Be still
And watch the breath of God
Rise and fall
In all things.
Allow God's breath
To be your breath;
All God's nature
To be your nature.
The nature of God
Is to love and be loved;
Your desire to love creates intention,
Intention focuses attention,
Attention illuminates understanding,
Understanding manifests forgiveness,
Forgiveness is the fountainhead of Love.
Intend to be Love
And know death for what it is
The in breath of God."

A Call for Artists Work: Forgiveness

With the overwhelming supportive response to the idea of hosting a community event showcasing the work of local artists and workshops presented by practitioners at Soma, we are excited to announce the official opening of "The Art of Forgiveness". This event will be held at Soma on May 16, 2009 from 11-3pm. All are welcome.
Now, over the next several months, we will be working together to collect work from all mediums expressing an emotion, thought or feeling about the idea of forgiveness. For more information, please contact me at Soma: 741-2639.
Peace