The path set by yesterday's ground, is gone And that of tomorrow, is uncertain All that is certain is that which is under your feet Now One step, in front of the other Standing still is an option, but that does not mean that the world around you will stand with you Because it won't The walls may fall away and all the people leave and change but the homefire will still burn bright in your heart and in your minds eye 'til the time comes for its light to guide you home And you'll know it at once for all who gather will greet you and know you by name *** “It’s time to go.” said Bear. “But where are we going?” asked Rabbit. “Forward,” said Bear, “we can’t stay here anymore.” “So much has happened here though. I don’t know that I can move on.” said Rabbit. “You can stay if you want,” said Bear, “but life won’t wait with you.” “It won’t?” asked Rabbit. “No,” said Bear, “besides, up ahead there might be something wonderful.” “You think so?” asked Rabbit. “I think...” said Bear, “if you stay here, you’ll never know.” ©Tara Shannon, 2021 #MEDITATION (mindfulness)