On my yoga mat I practice being mindful.
Last week I began to think of inspiration and how, if I want to catch its full effect, the light bulb moment, I need to stand in its way,
Be there when it hits.
No good sitting idly twiddling my thumbs waiting for ideas to come.
I have to practice my craft daily,
Whether I have anything worthy of writing about or not.
Whether my words spill from me in an incoherent jumble,
Or flow effortlessly as if I was talking to a well loved friend.
I have to write because maybe,
Just maybe,
Out of the tangle of words,
Inspiration may rise and when it does I will be there to shake its hand, perhaps link arms and who knows, even accompany it along the way.
If I am not there ready to snatch it, before it vanishes like a familiar perfume on a train platform, it will leave behind an ache for something I cannot put a name to.
Once caught my snatch of inspiration can either carry me on the crest of a little wave that will fall flat when it hits the beach,
Or become a massive force that carries my chapter to its conclusion.
…but I have to be present to receive the gift.
I call this Walking in the Path of Inspiration…
In my church pew I practice conscious mindfulness,
I try to focus on the moment.
I consider my salvation and how, if I want to benefit from its effect on my life,
Share it with those around me,
I need to stand in its way, contemplate what it looks like,
Become aware of each experience not just race along in a fog of self absorption.
Idly twiddling my thumbs won’t reveal redemption.
I must practice giving God my full attention daily,
Because when I pray maybe,
Just maybe,
Moments of salvation may edge into a cloud streaked sky,
Fill my ears with bovine bellowing,
Tickle my taste buds with sweet grapes.
I may feel His breath as it gently brushes my neck,
His fingers as they lightly touch my shoulder,
His grace as it sends a flutter of joy through my heart.
I want to be there ready to catch it before it disappears un-noticed.
…But I have to be present to feel His presence.
I call this Walking in the Path of Salvation…
So here I stand in the way of inspiration and salvation,
What a lovely place to meet my Lord and Savior daily,
To allow Him be my dwelling place in whom I rejoice.
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