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Grand Mother Moon is not yet in her fullness, however her light illuminates the night. I enjoy living in the country, being able to see the sky without the city lights dimming my view. I am well protected surrounded by majestic evergreens swaying gently with the wind. My view looks over the lake encompassing the farmer’s fields and the mountain guardians in the distance.
I am sated with this evening's meal and I rest in a comfortable and warm abode. What am I missing?
There is this mystically deep yet fleeting yearning to understand the sojourn. I think I recognize my senses are not yet developed sufficiently to comprehend the vastness of this existence. What I am learning is ‘Wu Wei’. It is an important concept of Taoism and means natural action, or in other words, action that does not involve struggle or excessive effort. It appears when I attempt to control outcomes I am somehow struggling. When I let go and stop trying to govern the future life seems to flow.
It is extremely difficult to release control when all our
lives we are taught to take action, to dominate, to be the best. A
quiet smile grows on my face as I feel a reflective warmth spread
through me.
I will always be satisfied with baby steps. I
don’t know where I am headed but I know I am traveling well. It is
definitely not as I had planned it yet I am enjoying how it is turning
out. No words will ever express that quiet knowing that life is flowing
as it should.
Some are on a similar journey so I encourage you to stay the
course. It is easy to write harder to live it. I will continue to
practice.
Sleep well, Dream deep my Friends.
Dayvid
November 14, 2021
This evening I was reflecting on the power of language.
Without language how would I think, how would I dream? For all intents
and purposes, I think and dream in words. These words were taught to me
and through personal experience, I have shaped and enhanced them to
suit me. Every word will hold a different meaning and subtle nuances
for each individual. Have you ever tried to think or imagine
something without applying words? No matter how vague or emotionally
elusive we will peel back the layers of any concept until we find words.
Every experience is automatically translated into words. Yet with the
stroke of a pen words can whisk one-off to faraway places, share
experiences of serendipity and serenity.
Words can lift us up when we are down. Words can bring
comfort to an old friend. Yes, words hold great negative power as well.
For now, I choose to surround myself with positive words and start
taking power away from the negative word pictures. If I require words
to think and dream I will increase my positive vocabulary and be mindful
of words that no longer serve me. It might just be time for me to edit
my dictionary. Let your words be positive, let your language be of
benefit to you and yours.
Sleep well, dream deep my Friends.
Dayvid
November 18, 2021
It is a misty evening, which I enjoy as it appears to deepen
the quiet and bring the world closer. The distant drum calls my name as
sure as my heart beats. I look to the sacred circle, the Elders wait.
I am grateful for the day and will look for the lessons of the Dreams.
I think about the time I wasted until getting to this place. A draft
of smoke stings my eyes.
‘You have not wasted time my Son. For every moment and every breath were required to bring you here.’
My eyes no longer hurt I see the wisdom.
Sleep well, dream deep my Friends.
Dayvid
November 17, 2021
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