The flu, reconsidered - bruce silverman

[Lawrence Robinson]

The flu, reconsidered

It feels so good after having the flu.
breathing easier, the daylight seems
brighter, life seems more livable and 
each moment more precious. but 
must we catch the flu to remember
this clandestine truth? or even worse,
must we experience the horror of a 
loved one in distress or in danger 
before we truly relish the miracle of
their presence? must we bargain with
gods and angels before we can savor
the multitude of blessings that envelope
us? this food, this breath, this friend, 
this life? gratitude is the divinely 
sculpted stone path upon which we 
walk. all too often we tend to the 
trivial weeds of suffering instead. 

giving thanks is the mystery within
the inner sanctum of the temple. 
celebrating how blessed we are, is 
essential.

having to first get the flu is optional. 

  - bruce silverman