The Essence Inside

"No matter how far you travel, you can 

never get away from yourself."

Haruki Murakami

When we stand in the midst of chaotic noise, we are still aware of the quiet self whom resides inside.  We can peacefully float and drift upon calm waters, while the invisible self continues to simply be.  We have the freedom to pursue an imaginative destination, but at our core, we remain resiliently unique in identity.

It is accurate to say that no matter how much we alter our appearance, disguise our voice, and shift our thinking, our presence within remains in harmony. Our inner self can stretch and grow just as easily as withdrawing and collapsing, but ultimately, we remain the same essence as when we first began.

In the physical, we can strengthen our body, while mentally nourishing our brain.  Spiritually, we may gain depth through diverse practices from numerous cultures.  Our intrinsic nature, however, is steadfast.  We come into this world with a container for our spirit, just as we leave with our soul in tact. 

Drift, Float and Glide

"You don't have to convince anybody of anything,

and you don't have to attract anyone's attention."

Haruki Murakami 

If we look inside of our heart, we can identify what resonates within us ... supports, excites, and expands.  We are misled when we seek definition in the expectation of others. When we maintain clear vision of our acquired tools and blessed gifts, our paths are chosen with greater clarity.

We can choose to shift our vernacular from 'what are you looking for' to 'what do i choose for self-alignment'.  With patience, we can develop our authentic selves engaging in each individual moment reflecting a sense of freedom and enlightenment.

As we face life with an appreciation for the 'self' we learn to proceed with confidence, awareness, and accuracy.  With a willingness to resolve blocks, to stay the course in spite of detours, and to remain connected with all things, we discover a sense of peace, beauty, and oneness. 

Weightless and Debonair

"Wrapped in the deep fragrance of the forest,

I listen to the flapping of the birds' wings, to

the stirring of the ferns.  I'm freed from gravity

and float up --- just a little --- from the ground

and drift in the air."

Haruki Murakami

Meditation gently lifts us up to drift above the worldly chatter, just as yoga glides us through a buoyant space of movement.  To be thoroughly engrossed in a project, we glide through time unaware of the outside world.  In the midst of nature we experience a sheer sweeping through invisible veils.

The physical body is similar to heavy armor, and in dream time, we become weightless, flying with freedom to places thought of as unknown.  Imagination released, we sample the variety of scenarios which will be indescribable in physical time.

As we return to the human experience, the impressions are fleeting and the messages scrambled as though we had never been aware.  Memories fade as though it all had been an illusion.  In the core of our heart, however, there is a longing to return to this unknown place, weightless and debonair.