Do you ever wonder
why life can’t be
simpler and slower,
flowing like golden honey
rather than rushing by
like stacatto footsteps?
Filled with more optimism
good works, friendship,
and understanding?
Is it our limited perspective
that impedes the flow
of so many luscious moments?
If so,
then how can we…smooth out?
Perhaps awareness is a good start
Developing an awareness
that is sticky with patience,
caring, and curiosity
– without judgement.
An awareness that our perspective
can’t always be right, can it?
That in that moment
when we hold tightest
to our controlling and unique
view of the world
it just might be an opportunity
to open up and let in some
light.
~Janice Henshaw
Photo of a giraffe’s perspective © Janice Henshaw 2017