Introduction
This poem is a follow up to a few of my recent posts (Choosing consciously, and Being while doing) about living more consciously and being aware of my life as I’m living it. This has been one of my goals for several years now and I seem to go through times where this is easy and times when I live in a fog. May this poem inspire you and call to your deepest self so you may be your own best companion and witness. May we all take a moment to love and nurture our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls. Big hugs!!
Being here – a poem
When my feet hit the ground, I want to be there.
When my nose inhales the smell of spring, I want to be there.
When my head turns to better hear and see the birds singing their joyous songs, I want to be there.
When my hand holds my dog’s leash and I am taking her for a walk, I want to be there.
When I look into my child’s eyes and see the beauty of their soul shining out, I want to be there.
When my husband kisses me, I want to be there, in my lips and in my body, to feel his tenderness and his love for me.
When my body aches, I want to be there.
When the sun shines and it soothes my soul, I want to be there to feel it, breathe it in and be nourished by it.
It is so easy to be outside of ourselves. It is so easy to be lost in thoughts, swirling in a maze and whirlwind, right outside of our heads, lost in a vortex that never stops.
I want to feel the vortex and let the majesty, beauty and pain within life pull me back to me. I want to be an active participant in my life. I want to be here no matter what is going on.
I want to be with my teeth as they chew my food.
I want to be with my digestive system as it takes what it needs from the food and lets the rest pass through.
I want to be with my nervous system as I navigate through life, one deep breath at a time.
I want to be with my eyes as they witness both incredible cruelty and magnificent beauty.
I want to be with my ears as they hear songs of love and words of hatred.
I want to be with my body as the desire to dance wells up from my belly and makes me get up.
I want to be here, with myself, with each experience.
Always. Now. Forever.
Being here.
Being there, wherever I am.
©️ Bradlee Zrudlo, 2023. All Rights Reserved
PhD in Being Me 
Thank you Bradlee for sharing your beautiful poem. It truly resonated with me as I navigate day to day life. Am a spiritual and emotional being wearing my heart of my shelve as a badge of honor. Often get lost in a whirlwind of emotions that can lead my mind a stray moving further from the beauty and present moments in life. Being grateful for every moment and being close to my heart can at times drift backwards in my mind and heart. I am learning to be present and kinder to my feelings and emotions while also nurturing the life we have been given each day I take a breath and rise. Carla xo
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Hi Carla! Thank you for sharing your experience and feelings with me. I am very similar to you! I definitely have times where I can be more present, and it is so lovely. In the last few years, I really have been more lost within the challenges of my life, past and present, and I am feeling my presence reminding me to breathe,to be and to enjoy the ups and downs of life with myself, instead of chasing, running or hiding from it. I send you big hugs and so much gratitude for being part of my life. Xoxoxo
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Hi Bradlee! I love this poem, it is a great reminder to be present for ALL of our daily experiences!
Thank you for.continuing to share with us, you’re making a wonderful difference in my life!
Georgette xxx
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Hi Georgette! Thank you so much! I am so grateful I can share these posts with you and to know I am making a difference in your life is a true gift 💖💖💖. Big hugs!
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