The ground of action is stillness. Forgetting this, our action is weak.
The ground of the mind is silence. Forgetting this, our thoughts are confused.
The ground of the heart is presence. Forgetting this, our love is yesterday.
On the Sabbath, we return to the ground; this is called 'meditation.' Nourishing ourselves, we nourish all creatures.
No need for temple, priest, or holy book. Just stop, listen. The church is the space of awakening.
Each moment, a thrill is passing through the earth. A thread of bliss
is passing through the pearl's emptiness, uniting every heart.
Just stop, listen. Know why the robin sings.
Wherever you are, bow and become the ground.
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