Imagine a time or place when you may have had the pleasure of being next to a mountain stream. To witness the unique sound of rushing water falling over an artistic scatter of rocks is potent meditation in itself. Coupled with introspection, it can be a divine experience (as can most things when extreme mindfulness is applied to the moment). Recently, I found myself in such a moment. The thought, "Why is this such a relaxing place for me?" passed over the rocks of my mind as quickly as the water in my line of vision. The download came just as quickly as the question: This and other acts of peace are our natural state. The stream falls in the direction of the path it is meant to travel by offering no resistance. Just as the stream flows naturally downhill, formlessly adapting to the barriers that arise, we too, are meant to enjoy this ease and state of flow.
This type of moment feels divine because it is!
When we experience extreme relaxation in nature it is because we are accepting our natural state. It is natural to let go of the striving, be with our breath, experience where we contact the earth, and just melt into the moment.
It gave me hope and joy to feel into that moment and to know it can be true for each of us. The striving we experience in our lives is a preconceived notion of how we are supposed to be rather than who we truly are. The striving is made up - which is why it feels harsh and hard to maintain. The ease is real and it guides us over the rocks in our lives by following that which feels good.
What might the impact be if we give up the striving and follow the trail of that which feels good? Indeed.
I'd love to hear what creations bubble up within you.
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