The thing that seems to have generated the most interest about this trip so far is the fact that Yonah is an atheist. The truth about Yonah is that while he calls himself an atheist, and doesn't pray in a traditional way, he does hope and believe with an uncommon passion. He hopes and believes that he can make the world a better place one piece of legislation at a time.
On my heavenly Yoga retreat this past weekend our teacher, Janet, read us this poem and it is perfect...as usual.
It is by Mary Oliver from her new book, THIRST.
Praying
It doesn't have to be
the blue iris, it could be
weeds in a vacant lot, or a few
small stones; just
pay attention, than patch
a few words together and don't try
to make them elaborate, this isn't
a contest but the doorway
into thanks, and a silence in which
another voice may speak.
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