Our Practice Is To Close The Gap

This observation resonates with my life journey. As I become more able to identify with the "oneness", so to speak, I find that my physical life becomes more satisfying, even in its difficulties. Interestingly enough, it was the physical life that I was trying to bypass, when, as it turns out, the more "I" identify with "oneness", the more rewarding is my own physical life, in addition to the incredible journey into that which cannot be described with words (though I certainly try...)

Your response on the physical life and oneness was insightful as I’ve been struggling with getting comfortable with being alone and reframing my loneliness to simply being one with myself and the world around me. This time was chosen by me which makes it feel like punishment at times rather than its purpose of caring for my family and so I must observe and acknowledge that there is oneness in the path I have chosen and the work I am doing. Now, if and when I can get my two cats with me, that would be lovely.

Pat, "...cannot be described with words (though I certainly try...)" I love that. I say that "this" is beyond words...and then there I go trying to explain it. Thanks for the reminder. Love, Tom