The Cactus And The Rain

This short poem is intended to illustrate the non-duality of life on Earth as having physical form steeped in spirit. May we remember that we always have divine light within us and return to our true center after challenging experiences from which we may feel less than luminous.

Transcript

"'I've wanted you for so long,

' called out the cactus to the rain.

"'And I the same,

' replied the rain.

"'My journey was far,

And I had to transform myself many times to arrive by your side.

' "'I've waited here without moving,

Only growing slowly closer to you,

' said the cactus.

At last they shared a sweet kiss.

"'Drink me in,

' said the rain,

"'and know that I am always within you,

Even as you feel the scorching sun,

Remember that we are both two and one.

'" May this simple story serve as a reminder of the divine spirit within us,

No matter how prickly or stuck we may feel at present.

Reviews

Simple and beautiful

It led to beautiful surprise and morale of the story.
Thank you. Kudos to you.
Blessings to you and all on this journey.
Warmly,
Anne

Very good! Thank you!

Perfect!

So lovely 🥰

Short and sweet reminder, thank u

Lovely story, lovely (and powerful) message. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

This has been my journey! Thank you for sharing this poem!

Short but powerful. Thank you.

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you ☺️🙏🏾❤️

DeeeeeLightful

That was so beautiful! I love cactus and this lovely meditation opened my heart and helped me smile and brightened my day! Thank you!

Prickly and stuck was definitely how I was feeling yesterday and thankfully with poems/thoughts like this it passes ..and when it doesn’t I’ll try and remember this . We carry the river ,the spirit ..within . Thank you! 🙏 💛💫 beautiful

Simple and powerful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us Namaste, my friend.

Love this💖 sometimes less is more just like your reading of this poem!

Perfect for my very painful day!

I've listened to this many times and every time I find a new meaning to it for that day!!! It truly speaks to your soul!!! Thank you so much!!!

I’m a greatful humble Christian actor singer with a purpose courage to inspire and uplift others amen with my gifts

So simple, yet so insightful, 🌵💦thank you, made me smile 🙏🏼