Trust

Trust yourself.

Trust others.

Trust the universe to carry you

through the valleys and mountains of eternity.

Without trust, we have nothing.

We trust and our hearts open a little.

Betray my trust and, on this human plane, I suffer:

My pride stings and my ego cries,

But in my heart I am still free.

Betray my trust, not realising, in your ignorance,

That it is your innermost, ever-present heart

That feels the agony of your actions.

Losing trust, anger and resentment close my heart a little

But if I trust again.

If I trust with fortitude and faith,

My heart will open to embrace heaven on earth.

on a bus to Kannur, November 2009