RSVP

RSVP

It doesn’t happen much anymore
that we get invited to places.
Out of sight,
out of mind.
But then it came out of the blue,
a personal invite to a birthday party
and it made us both feel so loved.
My friend felt bad that their home is not accessible,
but we honestly didn’t care
because they had asked and we felt so loved.
It wasn’t until we said we were coming
that I realized that when we rsvp coming
we make other people feel blessed.
There is a reciprocity that happens
when we rsvp.
We are blessed by the invite
and they are blessed
in the rsvp.
Realizing that when I say yes,
whether I want to go or not,
is not about me
but about letting others know
they are loved.

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Before Speaking

Is it truthful?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind?
Rumi asked

If I were to honestly answer
these three questions
I would rarely communicate
with others, especially
those with whom I disagree.

While I am good at listening
to others with the grace of God,
I question whether I speak
when I should be silent.
Do I take the time to speak
my truth in a way that is loving?
What makes it necessary
Whose truth?
What is kind?

If I had to physically move
through three gates before speaking
would I have the energy to speak.
Perhaps I should consider how important
it is for me to speak my truth
and if so wait until I can speak them
kindly and with love.
Until then I will sit in
the grace of the Ultimate
and be silent.

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