Out to dinner with a friend,
You notice that your heart’s not broken:
Sushi, the simple beauty of the
Ginger pile, wasabi mound, the
Little dish for dipping. And
Companionship: its
Warm embrace, the
Depth of conversation,
Topics ranging from
What bike to buy to
Sitting meditation and to
How the kids are doing.
This moment, when you notice
That this is all there is.
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Note to the Reader: For those of you who wondered, here’s
“Everyday Zen 1,” written a few months back.
Trust me when
I tell you that
Today’s the day
That everyone will
Wake up sane, when
All the problems
Of the world will
Disappear and
Peace will come to
Heal the planet.
Writing this poem,
I stop the war.
Today’s the day
That everyone will
Wake up sane, when
All the problems
Of the world will
Disappear and
Peace will come to
Heal the planet.
Writing this poem,
I stop the war.
Whether through Shamanic practice, through ministry, or through art, Riva finds peace and practice in spreading love, compassion, and empathy for the self and others. 