I call contemplation “full-access knowing”—not
irrational, but pre-rational, rational, and trans-rational all at once.
Contemplation refuses to be reductionistic. Contemplation is an exercise in keeping
your heart and mind spaces open long enough for the mind to see other hidden
material. It is content
with the naked now and waits for futures given by God and grace. As such, a
certain amount of love for an object and for myself must precede any full
knowing of it. As the Dalai Lama says so insightfully, “A change of heart is
always a change of mind.” You could say the reverse as well—a change of mind is
also a change of heart. Eventually they both must change
for us to see properly. [Richard
Rohr, The Naked Now]
This particular reading has been really clarifying for me.
Sometimes it feels like one long day since I learned I have
cancer. Though I intend to live each one fully and with JOY.
Perhaps it is more a story unfolding. One Day At A Time.
More and more it’s feeling like one angel handing me off to
another.
I’m finally learning to Let Go. Just. Let. Go. In a deeper
way than I ever dared try.
There’s much to BE said about BEing contemplative. Me?! I’m enJOYing
the quiet of it…
I love you, Currie
2 comments:
Love the color and energy of today's art! The message is very strong and well needed today. Sending you lots and lots of healing thoughts and energy.
Carol
Love the art today!!
And great message, too. :)
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