The Dream

A man lay on his bed at the end of his life waiting to die.
His dream came to pay his last respects, and bid farewell
to the man who had never used him.

As he entered the room he looked down in shame.
“Why did you not realize me?” Dream asked.
“Because I was afraid,” the man said.
“Afraid of what,” said Dream.
“I was afraid I would fail.”

“But haven’t you failed by not attempting to use me?” Dream asked.
“Yes I did, but I always thought there would be tomorrow…”
“You Fool!” said Dream.
“Did it never occur to you that there was only ever today?
The moment that you are in right now?”

“Do you think that now that Death is here that you can put
it off until tomorrow?”
“No,” said the man, a tear gently rolling down his cheek.

Dream was softer now, because he knew that there were
two types of pain: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret,
and while discipline weighs ounces, regret weighs pounds.

Dream leaned forward to gently wipe away the tear and said,
“You need only have taken the first step and I would have taken
one to meet you,for the only thing that ever separated us was the
belief in your mind that you couldn’t have me.”

Think about it…what are YOU waiting for?!!

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I received one of those phone calls you never want to receive last week.

A good friend shared with me that her son of 25 years had suddenly,
and unexpectedly, transitioned.

What a shock…25 years young.

I did my best to offer some comfort, but I know there are no words that
come close to taking away the pain.

It’s difficult, to say the least, to know how to respond to these things,
especially to a parent.

It’s difficult, as well, to figure out “why” these things happen.

I was asked to share something as they celebrated his life at a
beautiful ceremony this past Sunday.

I did my best to get something together and speak, but felt such a mixture of feelings,
I’m sure what I said was far less effective than my “normal” presentation style.

I felt deeply humbled by the whole process…and reminded of how quickly this life can change.

Anyway, what I shared was a poem I wrote that describes (to me) the transitional process. 

I thought I’d share it with you and request that if you like it, and
it makes sense, pass it on to others who might gain some benefit or
comfort from it. 

Also, all the more reason to be grateful for today and all that you DO have…honor Life!

Beyond the Fences

Beyond the fences my Soul now goes
And into the Eternal forever I flow
Out of the boxes and old ways of being
I dance the new dance…a new way of seeing

Any old hurt and any old shame
Is now released in this brand new game
I forever embrace this moment of time
My own unique song of rhythm and rhyme

I now speak my truth and live higher than high
I hang with the angels as I soar in the sky
Beauty bestows me on this new path
Forever released from all bondage and wrath

I can see clearly and know now Life’s call
Forever connected, me, you and all
And for this here life, I do rejoice
I say, “Live this day fully, let that be your choice”

I’ll laugh and cry with you, my friends
And when I get done, I’ll do it again and again
I live now in circles of Truth, Love and Care
Think of me often and the Life we have shared

Find time today to give thanks and pray
For this has been, yet, another wonderful day
Yes, beyond the old fences I live now my Life
I cheerfully dance and release all old strife

And beyond the fences my Soul does now go
This dance of myself, forever will flow…

Ken “Keni Lee” Donaldson

Marry YourSelf First! every day in every way!