Bicentenary Poems and Prose

Mindfulness

Mindfulness:
To The Blessed Beauty

Enhanced comprehension
of the Holy Writings.

When you chant God's Most Great Name,
focus on “Alláh-u-Abhá”,
as you move
the prayer beads across their cord;
move the beads
let the thought of movement pass,
and exhale “Alláh-u-Abhá!”

Mindfulness
focus on your breath,
on your steps,
or on the moment
which passes
a thought through your mind.

Poet's Note: ▼

Poem 182 of 200 Dedicated to the Blessed Beauty. "Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you carefully observe your thoughts and feelings without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to your current experience, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future." https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/mindfulness