Silence

Silence.

Natural, unconditional,

Watchful, aloof,

Subtle yet profound and potent,

A fertile ground,

Separates the self from the noise and crowd,

Allows attention to what really matters -

The bliss of the breath,

The fleeting present moment.

And the divine self.

Aligned and settled in moment to moment experience,

Refreshing and relishing it,

Empathy takes root,

Compassion stems, 

Acceptance flowers.

The fragrance of love spreads.

With time an inward gaze develops and strengthens,

Incremental inward journey,

Finally the self fully becomes aware of the self,

No further seeking,

Just silent and blissful being.