-Quotation Wednesday
Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.
-Zen Proverb
During the journey of renewing one’s mind, it will eventually be discovered that enlightenment has nothing to do with social status, or how you spend your time. There are no holy actions or robes to wear as you begin [...]
When I gaze upon a piece of fruit, say a blue berry, I enjoy taking time to engage its nature by attempting to see the universe within it. I realize my perspective of size is only relative to the size of the fingers which hold it, without this measurement, the blue berry very realistically is [...]
Beyond all that we believe we are in danger of, be it environment, government, corporations, or our neighbor, the only life element which needs healed is consciousness. Because of this truth, there is never a need to fear these external elements, let alone gossip about them. We tend to cling to these examples because someone [...]
I’m discovering the words I write carry no coherent understanding for those with no desire to understand. Words themselves, do not communicate; it is our individual interpretation which gives meaning. I accept that when I write a PAW daily, no one will truly understand my intent.
For those who truly desire to understand what it is [...]
Read slowly…
When Logic meets conscious empowerment which is an awareness of a connected self, we can move forward with confidence in our decisions. 1 + 1 equals 2, but you know without 1 there can be no 2. Self is an expression of 1, containing all its parts experiencing a unique life expression. Empowered logic, [...]