Mindfulness

So many kinds of treatment seem to bear the stamp of common sense.  When has mindfulness not been a good idea... in therapy, in relationships?  It now has a fancy new name, and there are proponents lining the streets and giving workshops.  It seems to be the new magic penny, the treatment of the year.  Being present, as fully present as possible, continues to be vital in our work as therapists, in our work as clergy... really in our work being human.  In that, no one has a corner on the market.

Mindfulness seems to be

The treatment of the year

As if it sprung new and whole

Like cropped pants once known

As pedal pushers,

Half socks now

Now Knee highs

Mindfulness comes on the scene

With a new name:

Being present

Here and now,

Really present

Here and now.

Mindfulness claims

The treatment of the year award.

Workshops upon workshops

They teach us to be fully aware

To teach our clients

To be fully aware.

Mindfulness comes on the scene

New

Yet older

Way older

Than the hills.