The Many Faces of Mindfulness – A Poetic Encounter Mindfulness reveals itself in many forms—through stillness and movement, through breath and being, and sometimes, through poetry. By actively engaging in mindfulness, I’ve found myself becoming more spacious in the face of life—less reactive, more aware, and more attuned to the ever-shifting inner landscape. Whether sitting in meditation, moving gently, or simply being present with a poem, mindfulness has helped me navigate my thoughts and emotions with greater care and compassion. Poetry, in particular, offers a unique gateway to presence. It slows down the moment and allows language to hold what’s often hard to name—non-attachment, acceptance, purpose. Even something as simple as a walk on the beach becomes a meditation, a dance of awareness and equanimity. Poetry by the Sea – A Morning Encounter of Beauty, Connection, and Letting Go This morning greeted me with a brilliant blue sky, dotted with soft white clouds. The rising sun deep