Chores
Even our chores are reminders that we live in a much larger rhythm of life. It is the universal energy that draws us out, then draws us in. Like breathing itself. Inhale, touch in, then exhale. Inhale deeply. Zero. Exhale fully. A reset, every time.
Nonviolence
"Be like water." is a teaching in martial arts that has served many very well; the understanding that yielding can be powerful. Yielding is not giving up, it is not surrender, it is not weakness. It's a strategic act.
In Common
The every day issues of living/dying/developing/changing - these will always be a part of the human experience.
Serenity
It is error to think serenity is just a passive state. It's not. It is a very engaged and clear state in which everything that swirls around you can be taken in and because you are able to appreciate that all of it needs to happen, and will happen no matter what YOU want, you just drop into it.
Witness
So many events and circumstances are showing us that the great turning is definitely taking place, and many don't even know what that means. That not knowing is itself a problem.
Conclusions
Today, being an elder has opened up many awarenesses: things collapse, pain takes on new definitions and contours, the feeling of expanding into the universe begins to emerge, and everything one once thought to be clear cut, suddenly is no longer so.
Waiting
The image of the small boy sitting on top of a sleeping giant is us – waiting. What are we waiting for?
Troll
If an adult was standing next to this troll, they would be about the same height as the two toes closest to the ground!
Compost
Composting is just one little thing that each one can do. It doesn't require investment of any kind. It does require a shift in consciousness.
If Only…
It has been a month of moving between actual life and death tending to aged parents; and being in relationship with people of all ages, bringing varied gifts, coming together to affirm the truth at the center of life: love.
Living
As one deepens understanding about life/death - one moves to the questions that begin to surface curiosity about life's purpose, and the destiny that awaits. It's a delicate balance.
Breakthrough
In the encounters lately, it has been a blessing to be among people who hold questions and are actively exploring how best to affirm the energy of wanting to live in peace.
Across Space
Life implies as much discomfort as comfort and to seek only the latter will lead to disappointment because there is no way around it.
Perspective
The wonderful thing about humans is that we have this aspect that wants to test limits, bring creativity to our work, and thankfully, there are some who will put virtually all of their energy to finding solutions to save us from self-destruction.
Cosmos
To be able to stay in the present: meditate. Stop, breathe, block all calculations. Touch reality – even if it's for five minutes. The Cosmos is holding us.
All of It
So in order to be fully engaged in life as it presents itself in southern California, one can make the choice to not stay in the space of the familiar.
Passing Events
Living is colorful in more ways than one might imagine. Deep reflection is always a portal to understanding.
Daily Life
To be able to get to clarity and wholeness, the moments of awareness have be sustained. How is this possible? What is wholeness of being in this world? T
A Moment
It was a time of recognition and rest from the pursuit of change. It was a reminder that no matter what one does, or does not do - change will happen.
Embraced
Many want to know what they can do to help. The answer is whatever you can do to help. Begin with an embrace of yourself and others.
