Liquid Poetry: Serenity

February 27, 2024 / 1 Comment

Slow down, pause in thought 
Take a gentle step back
Close your eyes, clear of stress
Just breathe, enjoy the stillness 

Ponder in quiet content
Nothing is there to worry 
Open your essence, be patient 
Just breathe, soak in the moment 

Never live life fast
Move with steady traction
Stay grounded, take time
Just breathe, fulfill the heart 

Tension is bad for the soul
Ease of mind lends a calm spirit 
Discard the clutter, think deeply
Just breathe, refresh your mind 

Carry a pallet of inner peace
A beautiful token to have
Sustain happiness, be grateful 
Just breathe, nourish the gifts

Do not ever lose the reins
Let kind emotions flow 
There is so much to love
Just breathe, let everything be

Momentous

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, I arrived in America at seven years old as a war refugee in 1975. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, happily married with two grown children, and I reside in Colorado. A horrific injury in 2014 forever altered the course of my life, leaving me an incomplete quadriplegic. Yet even through this unexpected journey, I have learned that living fully in the present can remain fruitful, joyous, and deeply meaningful. To be human is to show kindness to one another. Let go of fear, prejudice, and desire, and awaken to each moment with gratitude for the profound gift of life. Turn to the people beside you and all around you, and project your inner being outward—be good to yourself and to others. We are all woven from the same fabric; may we surround one another with unconditional love, support, and warmth of heart. Our time on Earth is precious and deserves to be embraced with immense gratitude. Visit our PT practice at manualtherapyassociates.com