Mark Nepo's Weekly Reflection: The Immersion

Personal Growth Life

Mark Nepo

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

The Immersion

Now that I am here, I am somewhat ashamed

at my long insistence on there. Now that I am

loved, I am sorry for the hurts I caused in my

want to be loved. Now that I can see, I am

humbled by my desperate attempts to be seen.

Such a long, unforeseen road to simply be

without defining myself by others, for others,

in compliance with or resistance to.

Such an arduous path to breathe in the light

without running from or running to, without

giving myself away, or demanding too much

of those I admire.

Forgive me. Perhaps I can care for you

better in my heart than I did in the world.

A Question to Walk With: Describe one way you have loved in the past and how you would love that person differently now.

This poem is from my book in progress, Unseeable Masters.

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Mark Nepo

Mark Nepo moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A bestselling author, he has published twenty books and recorded fourteen audio projects.

In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. And in 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and was also chosen as one of OWN's SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. In 2017 Mark became a regular columnist for Spirituality & Health Magazine.