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Mark Nepo's Weekly Reflection: You Taught Me

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When lost and unable to move,
you came and rubbed my shoulders
till my judgment of myself dispersed.

When too heavy with grief to fold the
laundry, you said, “Forget the dryer”
and hung the clothes on the line and
we watched the shirts and sheets
billow in the wind.

When ready to give up, you bought
me a small drum whose deep red tone
helped me re-hear the center of things.

Now you are broken and sad and I am
busy finding things for you because you
taught me that it’s the giving back and
forth that saves us.

Like mouth to mouth resuscitation,
we pass the breath of life from the
one who is lit to the one who is not.

A Question to Walk With: Describe a time when someone was there for you unconditionally and how that helped you find your way. Even if they already know, tell this person what they mean to you.

This excerpt is from my book of poems in progress, The Gods Visit.

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Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening.  Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages.  A bestselling author, he has published twenty-two books and recorded fifteen audio projects. For information about Mark’s work and his upcoming events and webinars, please visit Live.MarkNepo.com
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