just sit

that is what my cat says to me

as she lies curled up close beside me

i see her body move with her gentle breathing

and feel her warm weight upon me

her softness under my hand

just sit

that is what my back says to me

when it hurts as i move through the day

making it hard to be up and moving about

doing any number of busy things

encouraging me to slow down

just sit

that is what my cup of tea says to me

i feel the warmth of the cup in my hands

and the delicate scent of the tea

drifting up to my face

i savor the sip of tea that flows into my mouth

bringing with it comfort and calm

feeling the warmth of the tea 

slowly spreading through my body

just sit

that is what my breath tells me

as i gaze out my window into the day outside

looking at the trees and the sky

watching the breeze move through the branches

hearing the movement of cars passing by

noticing shadows on the ground from the sunshine all around

awareness of this present moment

my breath anchoring me to my body

quieting my mind

connecting me to the essential energy of everything

feeling that energy within me

just sit

just be in the moment

present

aware

open 

letting go

finding what is within

everything