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AncientHippie
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Surfing the Cosmic Flow

0 posted 2009-10-21 09:43 AM




It became
                                  inescapably obvious
as I grew older:          reality is layered,
and,                           if you focus less intently on what you are doing,
and give yourself permission
                                  to just Be,
                                  you can see several layers simultaneously.

It is a transcending awareness
                                   in which all is connected,
and our world reveals her true colours,
                                   and our senses thrill.
You know what is truly important,
                                   and life is full.

For me, the choice was clear,                    so
                    if I seem not to be fully engaged with what I am doing,
I may be really busy
                                                   on a Different level.

Sutra 6: If your Path seems to be sprinkled with shards of glass, you should examine each shard to ensure it is not a diamond.

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Dark Stranger
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1 posted 2009-10-21 11:58 AM


AH..I have always seen the oak tree on the corner...when I was 6 it was huge and blocked the forest view, now that I am much older, it is alone and sorrowful most days, wishing for a boy to come climb it with friendly feet.

Your art was a pleasure to review

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2009-10-21 12:13 PM


    so
                    if I seem not to be fully engaged with what I am doing,
I may be really busy
                                                   on a Different level.

Speaks volumes to me!~L

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3 posted 2009-10-21 01:52 PM


if you focus less intently on what you are doing,
and give yourself permission
                                  to just Be,
                                  you can see several layers simultaneously

I am enjoying the lessons you are teaching here.  Keep it up!  

Meditation is key to a life balance.

Kaoru
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4 posted 2009-10-21 02:45 PM


Oooh, yes. Quite, indeed and always!
martiniat8
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5 posted 2009-10-21 03:16 PM


love the structure of this and the enlightenment

always insightful and a pleasure to read

latearrival
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6 posted 2009-10-21 03:21 PM


Very intersting,I enjoyed reading you. latearrival
AncientHippie
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Surfing the Cosmic Flow
7 posted 2009-10-22 08:29 AM


DS:  According to some interpretations of different aspects of quantum mechanics, a version of that boy was/is/will be forever climbing/eating/embracing a version of that tree.
Jim's Guide to Englightenment:  Sutra 57: Reality is not always what it seems: look at Reality obliquely to avoid being overwhelmed.
Peace, Brother.
Lori:  Thank you.  Welcome to my Reality.
Mysteria:  Meditation IS a key!  Jim's Sutra 34: In meditation Inner Clarity can adjust the Illusion of one’s Present Reality.
Kindest regards.
Kaoru: Thank you.
Martiniat8:  A pleasure to be here with you.
Latearrival:  Nice to meet you.  Many thanks.

AH/Jim

Sutra 6: If your Path seems to be sprinkled with shards of glass, you should examine each shard to ensure it is not a diamond.

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