Gazing out my window this morning
A little early to talk about autumn
Yet I see the next season on its way
So I pray for wisdom to perceive the moment
When things are sure to change
That I may act in harmony with the cycle of life
And while quick to judge which seasons I prefer
Stirred by emotional values attached to them
I’ll observe Life’s year-round loving awareness
its been fun going live with my songs and poems.
August 19, 2022:
What a fun time sharing my songs and poems Sunday night, August 21st at Trinity Lutheran Church!
Thank you, Jana Zsabo for your thoughtful words of affirmation and support!:
“My heart is touched and lifted from being at Jerry R. O’Neill’s “Called to Be Alive” live concert and book signing at Trinity in Freeland tonight.
I am fortunate to call Jerry – retired Pastor Jerry my friend and Spiritual and Creative muse.
A joyous and beautiful combination of Soul Music along with the 3 Ukeleles that Jerry plays so masterfully and which so well accompany his singing and lovely rich-toned voice.
I have been following Jerry’s poetry for a long time and have had the chance to sing a song or two with him which I have so enjoyed.
I highly recommend purchasing his book “Called to Be Alive” and checking out his YouTube station so you can also enjoy his original music !”
https://www.youtube.com/c/JerryONeill
I sent a news release to an editor today
about a concert
and book signing event next month
She got back to me right away saying,
“This made me smile—
will bookmark for future issue.”
And I cried a tear of gladness
for the way a little Uke
can make people feel happy
I entered the day, my mind racing with anxious thoughts for no particular reason. It passed and peace returned. Amazing what the breath can do!
Visualize dialing down
the volume
of your thoughts
Gently blend with the breath
in and out
again and again
Open in the moment
simply to hear
the soft silence of soul
Original Song in my
Called to be Alive! (Simply for You) collection
Inspired by a sunrise on the Columbia River.
Look who’s pointing my way
Now that I’ve embraced
growing older!
As though to say
with hopes to play,
“Can I ride now on your shoulder?”
And with laughter
and some tears
We’ll chase away all our fears
Reflecting on my recent rite of passage
into the lively, wide open space
of conscious living/conscious aging,
I am now writing my goals
for the next seven years
(God willing),
bringing the immense power
of intention to all aspects of my life.
