Starlings In Winter

Nature offers so many noble gifts of wonderment, joy, and beauty. In order to enjoy and appreciate these noble and wonderful gifts we need to be silent as Mary Oliver says " In order to be light and froilsome" we need "only the silent confirmation." Reading these words "the silent cofirmation" reminds me of theTaoist path of silence. Once Laotzu, the author of Taoism, was walking with his friend silently deeply enjoying the gifts of nature, birds welcoming the rising sun and the sky displaying wonderful colors, his companion uttered " Vow! Waht a beautiful sight!". Lao Tzu asked him to witness the beauty of nature without uttering a word. When my wife passed away, I felt deep grief and sadness. Remaining silent helped me to go through the grieving process, the "dark night of the soul." I have also enjoyed the bright rays of the sun and the thick darkness of the night. I have learnt to go with the flow of life without resistance. When I have resisted the flow of life I have suffered more. Mindfulness of what's happening inside and letting it come and go helps me realate to the phenominal world freely without any bondage. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave

Learning to go with the flow of life, without resistance, is the key , I guess. Laotzu .s instructions are so meaningful. its about internalising what we see rather than discussing about we see.