One of my favorite books is a book of poetry and sayings of Adyashanti titled, “my Secret is Silence” and one of my favorite poems in it is titled, “How Empty Is Your Cup?”. To me its a beautiful description of the need to “let go” of the old to allow for the new. This is much more easily said than done as for many people, there is a (mis)perception of safety related to the old and as much as they may say they want things to change there are parts of themselves that resist. In reading the following poem, my wish for you is that it may start to loosen the unconscious glue that is holding you in past patterns which prevent you from attracting what you truly desire.
HOW EMPTY IS YOUR CUP?
Sitting in this tavern all day long
is not for the weak of heart.
The abundant wine flows rich
into the empty glasses only.
Whether you are thirsty or not
does not matter.
How empty is your cup?
is all the wine maid asks.
How empty is your cup?
The wine maid said:
I have heard the occasional stranger
protest this by saying:
“But I am the work hand
who watered the vines
and harvested the grapes
under the hot sun
working day in and day out
for little pay and even less relief
from this harsh life.”
To such lost souls
the wine maid smiles a little and asks:
Why do you drink such sour wine?
is pride really worth such a bitter taste?
Empty your cup and I will fill it
with your heart’s desire.
Those who make it to this tavern
are the lucky ones.
Why sit in heaven and complain
about the road taken?
All the Winemaker wants
is to quench your thirst
to fill your empty cups
over and over again.
Besides, I asked Him once
if He would mix old wines with new.
He just began to laugh.
That was my first day on the job –
more years ago than I can count.
And He’s still laughing
and I am still pouring His wine.
From our hearts to yours, the team at Evolving Human.
