Instruments

By Hani’a Hummingbird

There is a secret place. A peaceful place. A place where no trouble can abide.

There are gentle people who are aware of this secret place, and who go there to help not only themselves, but also those who know not yet of this secret place.

When the gentle people have a trouble in themselves or are aware of troubles affecting others somewhere in the world, they gather in the secret place to give themselves over
…to the Embrace…
…of the Silent…
…and when the Music arises…
…they begin to Sing and to Dance.

Peace is made available from their singing and dancing, not only for the gentle people, but also for those who, wherever they may be, are seeking through prayer a relief of their heart’s troubles.

The gentle people do not ask thanks, nor do they seek recognition for this help that is made available through their singing and dancing — because they understand
…they are not the Musician…
…nor are they the Music…
…they are simply the Beloved’s faithful instruments.

This lovely piece was originally published in the Marin Center’s January 2024 newsletter

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