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Ezra Bayda once wrote, "Time is fleeting: don't hold back your heart." When I first read it, I really paused as it connected with something in my mind.

It is true, true, true that so-called "time is fleeting." Forty-three years has come and gone for me and it feels like it has only been a blink of an eye. And though time is so precious, I have to admit, there have been some moments that I genuinely "wasted" it. Times when I "held back my heart." Times when I was emotionally unavailable. Something or someone knocked and though I was home, I decided not to answer or open the door.

As I've practiced Zen over the years, one thing I've surely learned is to show up for This life. I don't have to worry about showing up for yesterday, ten years ago or even tomorrow. I just need to show up 100% for today.

Not holding back my heart, is very much linked to acting with integrity. Not only does it mean having the ability to say yes, but also knowing and understanding when to say "No." It is about being authentic, honest and sincere. Being real as opposed to phony.

As the "Evening Gatha," says: "Time moves swiftly as an arrow and opportunities can be lost. Take heed. Do not waste your time. Do not squander This life." I agree!

Namaste'

Jaye Morris, Curator
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