Begin again

January 1, 2020December 22, 2019 Karl Duffy

How quietly I
begin again

from this moment
looking at the
clock, I start over

so much time has
passed, and is equaled
by whatever
split-second is present

from this
moment this moment
is the first.

Wendell Berry, Be Still in Haste

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Mindfulbalance supports the patient practice of mindfulness meditation as a way to increase wellness, reduce stress and develop greater health, happiness and meaning. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation, guidance if you are just starting, as well as occasional posts on psychology and spirituality. The daily themes are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you; describe your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind and your belief in some kind of beauty" Written in Co. Kildare, Ireland

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