lessons from the ER

focus on one thing 
at a time. keep your eyes on the road. stay
away from the gps and the smartphone.

clarify your mind. simplify your agenda. 
be alert all around you. 
be here. 
undistracted. 
travel light. 
give yourself to the ones you love.

realize the real. 


jettison the chaff. 


live as though 
tomorrow 
is

unscripted.
  --

chaos for good

often
for God's sake
and for love's sake
you have to do
far more than you can
keep track of
keep clean
or keep under control

it's too hot
too messy
too chaotic
and you can't make peace with it
but there it is
searing in your spirit
so
you toss your hands in the air
take a very deep breath

and go with it
  --