Two experiences come to mind
As I watch this soothing slice of
Naturally inviting video.Sitting on the flowering wild pea-covered
hills above the Puget Sound
On Friday Harbor, San Juan Island.
Staring at a rock underwater.The reeds that had attached themselves
Were completely still
Even though their tops waved
Crazily with each ebb and flow of the water.
I recognized that same effect in me
The closer I got to the strong center
The less I waved about, willy nilly.The other experience was when I was
Walking out in nature, by a lake, while
So much calm energy swirled around me that
I was endlessly fascinated by everything.Complete in myself as I was at Friday Harbor.Noticing how different that was from
Certain tendencies I might have to cover up some
Silences with words - ah, lovely words...
And sounds, so beautiful in their vibrations,
And yet there's that and so much more.Both were memorable afternoons.