"There is a calmness to live

a life lived in gratitude,

a quiet joy."

Ralph H Blum

"We can't cure the world of sorrows

but we can choose to live in joy."

Joseph Campbell

Being fully

open to existence as it is 

 in gratitude without any cause

 gives a wonderful silent pause

The smell of the rose

is

truly known

The diamond of simplicity

sparkles alive with sweet joy

All is wonderfully flowing

in a warm silent

knowing