Monk in the World guest post: Patricia Kowal

This week in our Monk in the World guest post series we have a beautiful poem from fellow monk Patricia Kowal who lives in Spokane, WA. Read on for her wisdom:

Mystic Within

Compassion, Compass, Passion

Contained in the Mystic-Within

Connected to Love, guided with Love, directed in Love

Flowing through one to another.

The mystic—once hidden under the rubble of past hurts

Covered in costume to protect the vulnerable heart

Now guided in Pure Love and Purpose.

 The summons is clear:

Come with me.

See beyond the protective dress

Nestle close to the tender heart of Mystery.

COMPASSION, COMPASSion, comPASSION!

I am the Mystic Within.

I offer spiritual direction and embrace and support walking the spiritual path.  I am a published author of fiction and non-fiction and write poetry to offer balm to the soul. I free-lance counseling skills as a group leader for Onsite Workshops in Tennessee which fosters growth and recovery from painful life experiences and am a retired Registered Nurse.

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