Spirituality Is Like Farming Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

It is an art, a full time job and a sacrifice
Not to be confused with a hobby
You have to find your true self first
And accept that you are an empty field
That needs to be continuously cleared of any debris
Fear, hopelessness and uncertainty are the debris
Selfishness and wickedness are the weeds
That can choke your crops and pollute your soil
Like a canvas that awaits the painter
You have to be unfolded and displayed
You should be free from any specks of logic
Or any acquired knowledge
No identities, attachments and expectations
All material achievements are meaningless
There is no place for ego
Ego is a poisonous chemical that will kill your crops
It is the substance of being that needs to be cultivated
And Silence (or stillness) is the atmosphere that brings rain
The substance of being is a rich fertile ground
Nothingness is grown here
This is the template for everything
Peace, humility, compassion, hope, kindness and Love
Are crops in this sacred farm
Unconditional Love is the most important plant
Because it is a source of peace, hope and happiness
It is capable of feeding millions of people
It has medicinal properties and can heal all diseases
It is also used to bind relationships into bundles of joy
Unconditional Love is the most beautiful flower
Decorating the substance of being with its amazing petals and colours
It is the substance of unmatched beauty that attracts angels
To come and watch it and marvel at its unimaginable radiance
It is a source of the perfect Light that illuminates all of eternity
Above all, unconditional Love is the substance of God