But Aware

without single reason but aware - I find myself grateful that I am, able to note life in detail, and that it all occurs without effort of my own. This alone is my awakening, and its basis is simply, only, gratitude. That one single difference, a stray turn in the past, a word left unspoken, or a thousand actions not taken - and my world altered by degrees. Yet to find myself, now, alive and aware that none of this absolutely had to be - this brings me to my knees in awe and a prayerful thank you, thank you, thank you. 

To exist, and be aware - is the prayer we need. 

~

Peace (and thank you) 

Eric