Reflection for June 2001

Message from the Hopi Elders *

To my fellow swimmers: 

There is a river flowing now very fast. 
It is so great and swift, that there are those
who will be afraid. They will try to 
hold on to the shore, 
Know that the river has its destination. 
The elders say we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river, 
keep our heads above the water. 
And I say see who is there with you and celebrate.
At this time in history, we are to take nothing 
personally, least of all ourselves, 
for the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth and journey come to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over. 
Gather yourselves. Banish the word "struggle" from your attitude and vocabulary. 
All that we do now must be done in a sacred
manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for. 

           *this copy was received from a student's research on the Internet.