The Stream

There is a stream that fills all things; 
its fluid motion moves through all existence, all life.

It has a current, a motion, that flows 
through present moment
and then moves all energy into the past
—to attach our awareness in that place, 
goes against this energies natural course.

It is a natural stream and current 
that falls into our open heart and perception, 
from the purity of love, of Spirit.

The moment is likened to a pure clear pool 
from which we drink and savor,
with the presence of awareness.

But, once this stream of the moment leaves us 
it is subject to the muddied waters 
of conditioned thought and perception
—be this our own or others.

Without presence, to pure moment, 
this stream—and its contents—is subject to contamination.
It is subject to opinion, label, regret, or expectation
—for this stream is diluted by anticipation too.

The stream of pure consciousness can only be, 
as we also can only be.

We are called to be present with its fluid motion 
that reveals the truth of our heart, 
the clarity of perception,
and the sacred love of each thing 
that calls to us to touch it with our awareness.

Through its love we may see all, 
including ourselves, 
as we truly are, 
within this stream of love's momentary presence 
and the purity that brings.