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A newborn experiences the world
As an open field of awareness
It has no sense of separate self
Until taught by you to be a person
It had to learn that
It is not its natural state
But you are innocent
As you were taught
To be a person too
And your parents before you
And theirs before them
When you realise this
You will feel nothing but compassion
For the whole of humanity
And resolve to radiate
Nothing but love
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This poem was inspired by the lovely Katrijn van Oudheusden a Nonduality teacher and author of Selfless Leadership. I really admire the way Katrijn talks about Nonduality. She is incredibly clear and articulate and presents the teachings in a very balanced way. A lot of what she says echoes my own teaching, nothing more so than a social media post she uploaded recently about newborn awareness and the illusion of separation. It resonated so much that a poem spontaneously manifested, which turned out to be a hybrid of our teachings. I hope it resonates with you too and prompts you to realise we are all one in essence.
Click here to listen to Katryn's post on LinkedIn.
(Please note that if you do not have a LinkedIn account you may not be able to listen to it)
