Jerry Chasen's Blog

A good friend keeps this sign around:
“Life is not a proving ground
but rather
an
improving
ground.”

Useful advice.

Lately I’ve been looking
at

P A T I E NCE

cause let’s just say that
my ground there
can use some improving.

Results take time;
so does getting somewhere.

But, I’m learning

the
journey’s
worth taking.

Really being present for.

Not that the result’s insignificant

(yes, Anita, there is a human rights
ordinance in Miami-Dade County)

but I’ve found that when I’m patient,
when I’m just

where I am

when I’m there,

I notice things.

Lots.

Like the birds living in the park next door.

The way the orchid trees smell
as I skate by happy.

Inside things.

Like I’m lucky.

It’s sixteen years later and I’m still here.

It’s seriously unlikely that I’ll ever lack the basics:
food, shelter, clothing
not in this lifetime anyway.

I love and am loved.

I’m stimulated and satisfied all at the same time.

Blessed.  Truly.

P A T I E NCE

Blessings follow.

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