Sudden Knowing

"We sometimes have a flash of understanding that amounts to the insight of genius,

and yet it slowly withers, even in our hands ... like a flower.  The form remains, but

the colors and the fragrance are gone."  

Robert Musil

In the midst of a walk in nature, a thought takes form expanding our senses and deepening our awareness; but within a flash, it is gone.  Deep in meditation, we encounter an unknown realm that resonates within us; but quickly disappears.  During a dream, a solution to an on going problem surfaces; but only rests on the tip of our tongue when we awaken.

It is deeply confusing to have our senses stimulated wide awake, but not retain the reason.  What is the purpose to have a flash of understanding if it does not linger at least for awhile?  Isn't like receiving a box of candy without the candy or an ice cream cone without any ice cream?

Like a crystal, we are multi-sided.  In every instant we are absorbing information with varying combinations of our senses.  All insights find a home within us, waiting for the perfect time to appear when our mind is least expecting it.  Even if we do not remember every curious aspect, the wisdom  flows through the filters enhancing the mind.