I praise forgetfulness…

I praise forgetfulness.
I praise the innocent, childlike capacity we have
of letting the world slip by without holding,
and the intuitive knowing that nothing matters.
That our prayer is just our living.
That our devotion is just laughing
and enjoying the fullness of our cup.
That we have no need to leave a mark on this planet.
Then, move lightly in this garden,
forget yourself, get lost.
And stay lost.

First posted on Facebook by the author – reproduced with permission
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Avikal

Avikal Costantino is founder and director of the Integral Being Institute, active in Europe, Asia and Australia and is the author of several books, e.g. Who is in? Beyond Self-image. He lives in Sydney, Australia. avikal.co – satori-retreat.net