silence
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The spiritual practice: it’s all so much
Ram Dass says, do it until you can’t take it anymore. Immerse yourself in all this stuff, until you’re sick of it. How long have I done this for? Is that what spiritual practice is? A dog chasing its own tail until it gets tired, then after resting a while,…
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Lately, I’ve just been wanting quiet
Am I wrong for this? I’d hate to ask those who say to keep pushing through and do enough each day. Lately, I’ve just been wanting quiet. Doing nothing. Listening to nothing sounds. I’ve realized this is who I am. The person who wants to do something big, make a…
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It’s getting late and the tea’s boiling
I listened to some really good music today. I’ve been packing for this move and this morning was just so great. I’ll miss it here. Even though it didn’t last long, it was nice. No matter how many people were against it. Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely excited for…
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Today it rained for the first time in a long time
and I’m happy to have made it. While early Saturday mornings are not my usual schedule, today I stumbled out of bed to turn off my alarm for work. At least it’s not for long. I’m sitting by my open window in the cool air, listening the downfall of rain…
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It’s an early Saturday,
And listening to the silent songs I found not too long ago has me thinking back. I remember lying in my bed of my grandmothers house, letting it wash over me. The chimes, the birds, the whistle of the wind; I wonder why I hadn’t heard it before—-felt it before.…