Are you breathing just a little

Are you breathing just a little, and calling it a life?*
Who are you kidding? Not me!
You, breathe a little, no way.
There is not one fibre of your being
that does not live life to the fullest.
You reach out everyday with hope, faith and love.
I’ve seen it for myself.
Don’t go trying to convince me or yourself
That you do anything other than try your best.
Remember your best is more than enough.
There are times when life may appear to be
harsh, unrelenting, confusing and uncertain.
Be gentler, more compassionate with yourself.
Nurture and be nurtured on your journey.

It may well feel like a roller-coaster ride.
We are all on it waving our hands in the air,
Feeling the elements rushing by,
Catching the sideways glances of those around,
Wondering what’s happening over there?
Knowing there is no over there.
It’s all here.
It's all now.
Keep it simple, place your attention on where you
want to be, look up and step into the moment,
Your moment and live it the only way you know how.
Be the happiest you can be and watch the waves of
your smile expand into the never-ending spaciousness
of forever.

* The opening question is a line taken from the poem 'Have you ever tried to enter the long black branches?' by Mary Oliver.