Elegant Simplicity

[BlueSky]

Originally Posted by TzuJanLi

Hi WS: I am not suggesting 'erasing' aspects of the mind's beliefs, only suspending the thinking process so as to see Life as it 'is'.. It's like looking at the ocean and imagining what is beneath the surface, then, wearing goggles and looking underwater for a brief time to see the actuality of it.. we cannot 'breathe water', and so cannot exist wholly integrated in the ocean due to our place in the physical experience.. similarly, we cannot exist in a 'thought-less' mind, but the clarity afforded by intervals of 'thoughtlessness' can counsel our understandings of the relationships we experience.. thanks for asking..

Be well, all else is..

Thanks Tzu, that all makes perfect sense to me and it aligns with my experience as well.
I can see that i can suspend the thinking process (although i prefer spontaneous suspension) and I can see that i cannot breathe water so i feel that I cannot exist there............Thanks again......James

Originally Posted by TzuJanLi

Greetings..


Hi Heather: I cannot quite 'connect the dots', here.. could you be more precise? what do you refer to as "distress or abuse"?

Be well, all else is..

I have sent a PM.

[Moonglow]

Hi TzuJanLi,

Enjoyed reading your OP and what you present.

It comes in line with what has been buzzing in my head lately. That is even when I can allow myself to enter that place where my thoughts are still and just observe life and its movements, I still return to the activities of living this life.

What I find is that going to that place as you state "stillness" is very grounding for me. It is like stepping back and evaluating the situation without the need to analyze, just clearing the mist from the eyes (so to speak).

It brings to mind also of dropping a pebble in a pond and the ripples going out. Expand on this and notice that if others do the same the ripples soon intertwine, then after awhile they dissolve back into the pond.

Sharing some thoughts this brought to me.

Thanks for the words and inspiration.

Peace to you

Greetings..

Originally Posted by Moonglow

Hi TzuJanLi,

Enjoyed reading your OP and what you present.

It comes in line with what has been buzzing in my head lately. That is even when I can allow myself to enter that place where my thoughts are still and just observe life and its movements, I still return to the activities of living this life.

What I find is that going to that place as you state "stillness" is very grounding for me. It is like stepping back and evaluating the situation without the need to analyze, just clearing the mist from the eyes (so to speak).

It brings to mind also of dropping a pebble in a pond and the ripples going out. Expand on this and notice that if others do the same the ripples soon intertwine, then after awhile they dissolve back into the pond.

Sharing some thoughts this brought to me.

Thanks for the words and inspiration.

Peace to you

Hi Moonglow: Thank you for the kind words..

i sense my thoughts as 'pebbles',
texturing the reflective surface with ripples,
intersecting ripples,
creating ever more intense textures..
until, i stop dropping pebbles,
and stillness returns..
then, i jump in,
a thought is not enough..
Life wants us to swim,
to dry-off in the warm sun,
and linger in the cool shade..
and wonder, which is which..

Be well, all else is..

[psychoslice]

Yet another piece of beautiful work from TzuJanLi, your getting pretty good at this lately, how about a book, I'll be the first to buy a copy, great work Tzu I love it.

[Moonglow]

Originally Posted by TzuJanLi

Greetings..


Hi Moonglow: Thank you for the kind words..

i sense my thoughts as 'pebbles',
texturing the reflective surface with ripples,
intersecting ripples,
creating ever more intense textures..
until, i stop dropping pebbles,
and stillness returns..
then, i jump in,
a thought is not enough..
Life wants us to swim,
to dry-off in the warm sun,
and linger in the cool shade..
and wonder, which is which..

Be well, all else is..

Hi TzuJanLi,

The part I placed in bold jumped out at me.
That's is what I seem to be reminded of at times, stop thinking about it and live it.

At times there is the wonder and at others there is just being.
But all the while life beckons and to it I am called.

I feel nothing is created by accident, it is here, we are to be a part of this which is called life.

The logical mind will explore and try and find its reason, the creative mind will expand and play with its imagination. Both forming their own image reflected in ones actions and words. There seems to be a third part that just lets it be. All have purpose upon which one places, all adding to the pot. The trick for me at times is to find the balance to use them as best I can.

Thank you for creating this space to express this. Hope I didn't drift too far off what you present. It seems to flow with what seems to have come to me.

Life is truly a wonder and all of its creation.

Peace be with you

Greetings..

Originally Posted by psychoslice

Yet another piece of beautiful work from TzuJanLi, your getting pretty good at this lately, how about a book, I'll be the first to buy a copy, great work Tzu I love it.

Humble thanks, Robert, but as i said in another thread.. "i stand on the shoulders of giants", moving their clarity forward is a labor of Love.. i am working on a book, Robert, a tribute to the inspiration of this Forum..

Be well, all things are..

[psychoslice]

Great news Tzu, please keep us all informed about your books progress, can't wait to read it.

[BlueSky]

I'll take a copy to Tzu.

Funny thing, i have considered writing a book but I quickly could see that i have nothing to say and everything to share.
The book would just be me sharing my life and experiences. That is all I have to offer.
Maybe a reality show is more my thing! LOL
James

Greetings..

Originally Posted by WhiteShaman

I'll take a copy to Tzu.

Funny thing, i have considered writing a book but I quickly could see that i have nothing to say and everything to share.
The book would just be me sharing my life and experiences. That is all I have to offer.
Maybe a reality show is more my thing! LOL
James

More is shared by a Life well-lived, than words scattered on pages.. the Life one lives is truly the signature of their Soul, while words only point in the directions one chooses.. and the two are not always aligned..

Be well, all else is..