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.
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