Serenity is yours.

When chaos looms seek the sweet

surrender of simplicity.

Gaze above at the glassy sky,

feel each blade of green

beneath your feet,

listen to the sound of faith

like a reed flute playing

inside your chest.

Breathe.

Stand in witness of

your true nature.

Remember the compassion

of the lover’s eyes,

the calm wisdom of the elder’s voice.

Go within. Be at rest without.

Fall to your knees in gratitude.

You have all you need.

Turn from not of distraction.

Let it roll over and beyond you.

Serenity is yours.

It lives always within your reach.

By Chung Chi Lam