I realised some time ago that the unplanned, the unexpected, when life interferes with well-laid (or poorly-laid) objectives, lead to more exciting, fulfilling experiences. So ... I decided to prioritise intuition, to allow myself to flow with events. I am convinced that beyond life's apparent randomness, is a transcendent intelligence weaving meaning from apparent anarchy. When I realise I am tensing up with the effort of searching, I xeliberately release expectation. I have no idea what should happen next. Take the example of this story-telling group; I had no idea what it was all about, and it turns out to be an exercise in explicating meaning from a random group of humans committing together.
I think the acceptance of the end of a cycle of civilisation has removed the tendency to plan and strategise for the future, leaving me free to enjoy the present moment.
I agree with the author, having come to similar conclusions about our current times. I do have moments of fear, but I have found the antidote in the still point in the midst of the vortex of change. The good news is that I'm finding my capacity for joy in communing with life has increased apace with the dissolution of structures in the external world of man. There is some discomfort, but also a new sense of freedom, resilience, flexibility, and kinship with all of life.
Once upon a time websites had an "about" tab that described who was behind this content. Elas ... times are a-changin', and in this specific case, not the way I'd like ;-) I love the content (fantastic article right here!) I've read AND I do want to know who is distributing it, and to what purpose. Would anyone in this discussion be willing to fill me in? The willingness to be open and transparent would greatly assist in my decision to take this further. Thank you!
On Jul 15, 2023 Marco Menato wrote on To Find Something, Don't Look For It, by Robin Wall Kimmerer: