by Bhante Y Wimala

When your mind becomes motionless
and the brilliant eyes
of the peaceful mind
take a straight look
down into the depth
of your heart
you will see the life-force
pulsating and thriving
in the warmth of pure love.

As you experience this pure love
what we all might call “heart”
beams of light
will begin to radiate
from the center of it
for heaven is there
in eternity.

If you can release
this radiance of love
and allow it to flow through you
your heart will become light
and your spirit will be liberated
into the air.

And then,
from a place of inner stillness
you will know
what it would be like
to be an eagle
and soar
in the evening skies.

And most of all
you would understnd
what it would be like
to be perfectly sane.