Morning Blessing Gift Of Thunder

Thunder rolls across the early morning sky,

Loud,

And reminds us of gods.

It welcomes the day's beginning with a rolling roar that then fades away.

Even the orchestra percussionist,

When she brings the drumstick down on the kettle drum,

Has three of her fingers poised to silence the roar.

Silence yourself now.

After your own internal roaring,

Let there be peace and quiet.

Peace on earth.

A peaceful moment creates another peaceful moment until there is a whole meditation.

In the stillness,

Feel your quiet heartbeat that sends blood coursing through your veins and brings energy to every part of your body.

Feel your physical system receiving all those nutrients and oxygen,

And then releasing all the waste materials back into the air and the universe.

Contact all the emotions around your body,

The soft,

Gentle ones,

And the loud,

Harsh ones.

Open the full range of feelings so they all have their due,

Their expression,

And their life.

No one can offer the permission that you can.

Treatment too comes in many different forms,

Including when you least expect it.

You may see the clouds form,

But no rain falls.

Sometimes drops fall from a clear sky,

And occasionally a rainbow appears with no explanation,

But if you are watching,

You will see it.

May you not fear the noise or the silence today.

Your gift today is thunder.