base camp energy

awe and wonder become clear, as you draw close.
burn away and burn within, reflection to behold.
changes orientation, changes baseline.
direction beckons upward, reoriented from downward.
elevating the gaze, humbling the heart.
finding clarity above the clouds, already accomplished, proud.
gathering the gear for the momentary whisper, “go.”

holy holding, practicing for heaven’s habits.
inherit the land, delight to dwell here, to the mountain near.
joy becomes the new baseline, from where the ascent can safely launch.
knowing every moment on the mountain to be a gift.
learning the looks, the sounds, the groans.
moving to the dance of majesty, not and never fully alone.
noting the weather patterns, the eager watch and wait.
only moving when invited.
pleased in the presence, and simply settled.
quieted deeply by a different divine stillness.
responding with respect, open to receive.

so the summit summons.
take the land, you traveler.
under the powerful gaze of the mountain.
venturing for presence and proximity via altogether new territory.
wrestling what’s above down to earth, wooed to penetrate a cloudy threshold.
extended breath for a moment beheld, finding nothing i need for this survival withheld.
yearning for a peak with a familiar longing, to one destined to be eternally bowed.
zeal for this elevation will inhabit this dwelling, because all is well above the clouds.