Inspiring poem...thought you'd enjoy
MESSAGE
FROM THE
HOPI ELDERS
New Year 2000
To my fellow swimmers,
There is a river flowing
now very fast. It is so
great and swift that
there are those who
will be afraid. They will feel
that they are being
torn apart and will
suffer greatly.
Know that the river
has its destination.
The elders say we
must let go of the
shore, push off into
the middle of the
river, keep our eyes
open and our heads
above the water.
And I say,
See who is in there
with you to celebrate!
At this time in history
we are to take nothing
personally. Least of
all, ourselves. For the
moment that we do,
our spiritual growth
and hourney comes to
a halt.
The time of the lone
wolf is over. Gather
yourselves!
Banish the word
'struggle' from your
attitude and vocabulary.
All that we do now
must be done in a
sacred manner and in
celebration.
We are the ones we
have been waiting for.